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Rated Excellent • 4.84/5

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 8,759 product reviews

Average score of 4.84/5
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 genuinely friendly and helpful staff who make banking feel personal and straightforward. Their savings products often offer competitive rates, especially for regular savers and loyal customers. However, many find the online and app experience frustrating, with frequent access issues and poor digital support. Slow processing and communication hiccups also dampen the experience for some.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society staff are consistently friendly, helpful and make you feel valued. (82 mentions)
  • Savings accounts often have competitive interest rates that many find attractive. (13 mentions)

Negative themes

  • The online app and website are often described as clunky and frustrating to use. (6 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
Social media

Reviews for Saffron Building Society

Showing 11 of 8759 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

Staff always so helpful and cheerful and willing to...

Savings • 22nd October 2026

Staff always so helpful and cheerful and willing to help and have done so many times in Royston

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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Very patient with me whilst on chat

Savings • 22nd October 2026

Very patient with me whilst on chat

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    The staff at colchester are lovely all round!

    The staff at colchester are lovely all round! Ian helped me with my interest query today and I'm very pleased!

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great service

    The advisor, Kim, that I spoke to in the retention team was excellent in explaining the process, and very helpful. It is a shame that... The advisor, Kim, that I spoke to in the retention team was excellent in explaining the process, and very helpful. It is a shame that we are having to wait 10 days for the next stage appointment, but I am inpatient. Great service. Read more Read less

    Mortgages
    Verified source 22nd October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Saffron have been a joy to deal with during the enti...

    Saffron have been a joy to deal with during the entire process, very profferional

    Mortgages
    Verified source 22nd October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Business Saving Team

    We have a couple of accounts with Saffron and have had a number of changes to Trustee and signatory. Sarah Atkins has been helpful from... We have a couple of accounts with Saffron and have had a number of changes to Trustee and signatory. Sarah Atkins has been helpful from start to finish explaining what we need to do clearly and in a timely and professional manner. I have had the same problem with two other banks and they don't even come close to the professional attitude and customer care shown by Sarah and her team. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Pete Duffy 22nd October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent Service

    Staff are always helpful and friendly. We have been with them for decades and cannot fault the society.

    Savings
    Verified source 21st October 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Great people in Haverhill branch & always put a smil...

    Great people in Haverhill branch & always put a smile on my face.

    Savings
    Verified source 21st October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Likes to come into Haverhill branch for a chat its t...

    Likes to come into Haverhill branch for a chat its the highlight of my week

    Savings
    Verified source 21st October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Staff are always cheerful & welcoming.

    Staff are always cheerful & welcoming. Today Sarah was super helpful!

    Savings
    Verified source 21st October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    The Haverhill team are always welcoming & friendly.

    The Haverhill team are always welcoming & friendly. Any advice I may need is answered respectfully. Served by Sarah today.

    Savings
    Verified source 21st October 2026

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