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Saffron Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.83/5

Saffron Building Society reviews

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  • Award winning organisation
    Award winning organisation
  • FCA approved and regulated
    FCA approved and regulated
  • Positioned as being a socially responsible organisation
    Positioned as being a socially responsible organisation
  • UK-based contact centre
    UK-based contact centre

Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 7,977 product reviews

Average score of 4.83/5
5 star
84%
4 star
9%
3 star
3%
2 star
2%
1 star
2%
Reviews for Saffron Building Society have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Saffron Building Society shines with genuinely friendly, helpful staff who make banking feel personal and straightforward, especially in branch and over the phone. Their service is often described as patient and professional, making tricky processes easier. However, the online experience and ISA rates often frustrate, with slow transfers, poor app functionality, and lower interest compared to competitors.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society staff are consistently friendly, helpful and patient in branch and on calls.
  • Saffron Building Society offers clear advice and makes mortgage and savings processes easy to understand.
  • Having a local branch open is a big plus for Saffron Building Society customers.

Negative themes

  • Saffron Building Society’s online services and app are often slow and tricky to use.
  • ISA rates at Saffron Building Society are frequently seen as lower than competitors.
  • Mortgage interest rates at Saffron Building Society are considered high and inflexible by some.
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About Saffron Building Society

Saffron Building Society is a mutual organisation and has a number of branches throughout Essex, Hertfordshire and Suffolk.

Saffron Building Society’s roots go back to January 1849 when the 'Saffron Walden Second Building Society' was founded by Reverend John Marten.

Products offered by Saffron Building Society include savings, mortgages and equity release.

Saffron Building Society at a glance

Contact details

Website
Visit provider website
Phone
0800 072 1100
Email
[email protected]
Main address
Saffron House, 1A Market Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1HX
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Reviews for Saffron Building Society

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Max told us about the relaunch of Saffrons child acc...

Savings 29th June 2026

Max told us about the relaunch of Saffrons child account range. I will be looking forward to bringing them in.

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Always feel very comfortable coming into Haverhill.

Savings 29th June 2026

Always feel very comfortable coming into Haverhill. I like the purple! Michael was very efficient

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Everyone in havehilll always chatty and friendly.

    Everyone in havehilll always chatty and friendly. Served by Michael today.

    Savings
    Verified source 29th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I visited your Royston branch and gave my maturity i...

    I visited your Royston branch and gave my maturity instructions.

    Savings
    Verified source 29th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Friendly and professional in Haverhill.

    Friendly and professional in Haverhill. Enjoy the banter with the team. Can't think of anyone better. Served by Michael today

    Savings
    Verified source 29th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    really helpful human experience on the line

    The agent (whose name I cannot recall unfortunately) was helpful, diligent and polite. She stayed on the line to ensure everything worked as I had... The agent (whose name I cannot recall unfortunately) was helpful, diligent and polite. She stayed on the line to ensure everything worked as I had to unlock my account, reset my password and reset the secondary question. She was personable and cheerful - often underrated characteristics. I was very happy with the help I received today. Read more Read less

    Mortgages
    Verified source 29th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Most banks and building societies force you online t...

    Most banks and building societies force you online to open an account. But Max opened an account for me there and then. Incredible service.

    Savings
    Verified source 29th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Lucy is always friendly and super helpful

    Lucy is always friendly and super helpful

    Savings
    Verified source 29th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Came into Royston to have my passbook updated with C...

    Came into Royston to have my passbook updated with Caroline.

    Savings
    Verified source 29th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    came in to see Andy today, walked me through my opti...

    came in to see Andy today, walked me through my options, i opened up a new ISA and closed my other account, Andy was very helpful

    Savings
    Verified source 29th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Max always serves us with a smile on his face.

    Max always serves us with a smile on his face. It is refreshing instead of being served by a robot!

    Savings
    Verified source 29th June 2026

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