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Saffron Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.83/5

Saffron Building Society reviews

Verified business Last reviewed within 7 days Customer Satisfaction Champion Consumer Guardian British bank awards winner
  • 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 8,520 product reviews

Average score of 4.83/5
5 star
85%
4 star
9%
3 star
3%
2 star
1%
1 star
2%
Reviews for Saffron Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Saffron Building Society shines with its friendly, helpful staff and the comfort of local branches where you can speak to real people. Many appreciate the competitive savings rates and the personal touch that makes banking feel less robotic. However, the online services and IT systems often frustrate users with slow responses, confusing processes, and frequent login issues. Mortgage experiences vary but tend to be slow and stressful with poor communication.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society’s staff are consistently friendly, helpful and make visits a pleasure. (76 mentions)

Negative themes

  • Online services and IT systems cause frequent login problems and delays. (8 mentions)
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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

Showing 11 of 8520 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

I've had an account with Saffron for many years, its...

Savings 15th September 2026

I've had an account with Saffron for many years, its always nice to see the friendly faces in the morning, i was greeted by Lucy... I've had an account with Saffron for many years, its always nice to see the friendly faces in the morning, i was greeted by Lucy & Andy, it was a shame the young Tottenham fan was hiding this morning. Read more Read less

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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was served by Lucy today in Ware, always smiley and...

Savings 15th September 2026

was served by Lucy today in Ware, always smiley and friendly, a real credit to Saffron

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Andy checked in on me today remembering things going...

    Andy checked in on me today remembering things going on, came in for a withdrawal, it's always nice to be treated like a person, being... Andy checked in on me today remembering things going on, came in for a withdrawal, it's always nice to be treated like a person, being able to pop in rather than dealing with a phone or online, always friendly service in Ware Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 15th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Andy always gives me a warm chatty welcome at the Wa...

    Andy always gives me a warm chatty welcome at the Ware branch

    Savings
    Verified source 15th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    had a few queries about the ladybird accounts for my...

    had a few queries about the ladybird accounts for my grandsons, cassie jones was very informative and explained to me the application process

    Savings
    Verified source 15th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    popped into Ware for the usual, always met with a lo...

    popped into Ware for the usual, always met with a lovely smile, i was served by Lucy

    Savings
    Verified source 15th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Andy was super helpful and made sure I was aware tha...

    Andy was super helpful and made sure I was aware that I was withdrawing from my ISA account.

    Savings
    Verified source 15th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    nipped into the Ware branch to get my books updated,...

    nipped into the Ware branch to get my books updated, quick and friendly service as always from Lucy

    Savings
    Verified source 15th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I spoke with a girl called Cassie on the phones and...

    I spoke with a girl called Cassie on the phones and she was so helpful and friendly. 10/10 customer service whenever I call

    Savings
    Verified source 15th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Deborah was very patient with me, as I am a bit tech...

    Deborah was very patient with me, as I am a bit techno lacking

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    Savings
    Sand 15th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Caroline is one of the most helpful members of staff...

    Caroline is one of the most helpful members of staff in Saffron Building Society

    Savings
    Verified source 14th September 2026

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