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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 8,274 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. (71 mentions)
  • Saffron Building Society offers clear advice and makes mortgage and savings processes easy to understand. (12 mentions)
  • Having a local branch open is a big plus for Saffron Building Society customers. (7 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 8274 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Nicole was excellent!

Savings 6th August 2026

I spoke to Nicole today who couldn't have been more helpful. She was very understanding and kind, and I just wish that it was always... I spoke to Nicole today who couldn't have been more helpful. She was very understanding and kind, and I just wish that it was always this pleasant when dealing with building societies. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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All the staff at Royston branch are very helpful and...

Savings 6th August 2026

All the staff at Royston branch are very helpful and courteous, especially Debbie and Caroline

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Very friendly, understanding staff member Zoe .

    Very friendly, understanding staff member Zoe . Explained everything well .

    {"display":"Angela D","full_name":"Angela D","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Angela D 6th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Anne Sleeper was exceptional in her support and foll...

    Anne Sleeper was exceptional in her support and follow up. I really appreciated her dedication and care.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 6th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    A few new faces in Halstead Branch, but they are all...

    A few new faces in Halstead Branch, but they are all lovely and polite

    Savings
    Verified source 6th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always friendly service in Halstead, good to see som...

    Always friendly service in Halstead, good to see some eye candy as well! Served by Finley today

    Savings
    Verified source 6th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Have always had a good service long may the branch r...

    Have always had a good service long may the branch remain open in Royston.

    Savings
    Verified source 6th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent customer service, Harvey always super effi...

    Excellent customer service, Harvey always super efficient and polite

    Savings
    Verified source 5th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Lisa was really helpful!

    Lisa was really helpful. Good advice about switching payment dates etc.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 5th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Lucy was a pleasure- quick and efficient service

    Lucy was a pleasure- quick and efficient service

    Savings
    Verified source 5th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Jodie customer service

    Excellent customer service. Jodie was so helpful and explained everything, friendly and efficient.

    {"display":"Jeanette H","full_name":"Jeanette H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Jeanette H 5th August 2026

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