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Saffron Building Society reviews

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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 8,630 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 negatively over the past 90 days

Saffron Building Society shines with genuinely friendly, helpful staff and the comfort of local branches, making savings and mortgages feel personal and straightforward. However, their online systems and app often frustrate users with glitches and poor access, while mortgage processes can be slow and stressful, dampening the overall experience.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society staff are consistently friendly, helpful and make visits a pleasure. (63 mentions)
  • Saffron Building Society makes ISA and savings account setup easy and clear. (19 mentions)
  • Having a local branch with Saffron Building Society is a big plus for personal service. (6 mentions)

Negative themes

  • Saffron Building Society’s online systems and app cause frequent access and login issues. (9 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 8630 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

Cassie Jones helped me change my account today in br...

Savings • 28th September 2026

Cassie Jones helped me change my account today in branch to an account that would better suit my needs. Always amazing customer service when I... Cassie Jones helped me change my account today in branch to an account that would better suit my needs. Always amazing customer service when I come into the branch or call Saffein building society . Read more Read less

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  • 5.00/5

    A lovely opportunity to see behind the scnes

    A lovely opportunity to see behind the scenes at Audley End

    Savings
    Verified source 28th September 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Good tour.

    Good tour. Interesting but long enough! Afternoon tea rather limited to one small cup of tea and one cake.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always very helpful and friendly.

    Always very helpful and friendly.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    It is a pleasure to come into the Colchester branch.

    It is a pleasure to come into the Colchester branch. Always a friendly welcome! Excellent service from Sarah today

    Savings
    Verified source 28th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Lovely tour of Audley end house for members month

    Lovely tour of Audley end house for members month

    Savings
    Verified source 28th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Sarah In Colchester branch

    Great service in the Colchester branch as always. I love being able to come in to the branch in person.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Friendly service from Cassie when I came in to get m...

    Friendly service from Cassie when I came in to get my passbook updated, thank you

    Savings
    Verified source 28th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    The Colchester branch has always been excellent!

    The Colchester branch has always been excellent for customer service. Products aren't too bad! I was served by Kyle today but also had a lovely... The Colchester branch has always been excellent for customer service. Products aren't too bad! I was served by Kyle today but also had a lovely chat with both Ian and Sarah Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 28th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Thanks to Kristine NewellI - 25/09/26

    I would like to record my thanks to Kristine for her wonderful help with my savings accounts over the phone. She saved me time and... I would like to record my thanks to Kristine for her wonderful help with my savings accounts over the phone. She saved me time and gave me peace of mind that everything was handled correctly, avoiding any potential online errors. Kristine was lovely to speak with and made me feel valued not only as a customer of the Saffron, but as an individual. I especially appreciated her interest in my pre-retirement life. Thank you, Kristine! Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Suffolk John 27th September 2026

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