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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 8,425 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 8425 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Excellent customer service by Zoe.

Savings 7th September 2026

Zoe was really helpful. Sorted out my query very quickly.

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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had a review with kendra today.

Savings 7th September 2026

had a review with kendra today. always love seeing and speaking with her as she is very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. a real asset to saffron !

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    super efficient and friendly service from Lucy in Ware

    super efficient and friendly service from Lucy in Ware

    Savings
    Verified source 7th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Zoe was most helpful and friendly.

    Zoe was most helpful and friendly. She put me at ease and sorted my accounts out very professionally.

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    Savings
    Michael H 7th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I had such a wonderful experience with Sarah.

    I had such a wonderful experience with Sarah. She provided excellent customer service from start to finish and was incredibly friendly, patient, and helpful. Sarah... I had such a wonderful experience with Sarah. She provided excellent customer service from start to finish and was incredibly friendly, patient, and helpful. Sarah helped me update my book, which hadn’t been done in over 19 years, and made the whole process feel so easy and straightforward. What really stood out to me was how genuinely interested she was in me as a person. She took the time to chat with me about my plans to use the money towards my travels, which made the experience feel much more personal and enjoyable. Sarah is a lovely lady and a real credit to the team. Her kindness, professionalism, and genuine care made a big difference. Thank you, Sarah, for all your help! Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 7th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I was very impressed after doing a large cash transf...

    I was very impressed after doing a large cash transfer to my bank last week that I very quickly received two messages asking me about... I was very impressed after doing a large cash transfer to my bank last week that I very quickly received two messages asking me about the transaction to make sure it was actually me who did it. My saving feel very safe here at Saffron!! Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 7th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I always love coming to have a chat in Stortford.

    I always love coming to have a chat in Stortford. Everyone is always so nice and up for a chat. I was served by Cassie... I always love coming to have a chat in Stortford. Everyone is always so nice and up for a chat. I was served by Cassie today who helped me regarding a problem I had with one of my accounts. Thank you always ! Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 7th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Everyone always so kind and helpful.

    Everyone always so kind and helpful. Kendra helped renew my bond and explained everything I needed to know.

    Savings
    Verified source 7th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Bishops Stortford branch

    Coming into branch is always so great and to be able to speak to a real person is a plus. Thank you Cassie for helping with my withdrawal today

    Savings
    Verified source 7th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Chi was very helpful she provided me with the inform...

    Chi was very helpful she provided me with the information I needed. Chi was very patient and understanding. She didn’t rush me and guided me... Chi was very helpful she provided me with the information I needed. Chi was very patient and understanding. She didn’t rush me and guided me step by step. All questions were answered in satisfactory Read more Read less

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    Savings
    LB 7th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    brilliant service from Lucy and Andy in Ware this mo...

    brilliant service from Lucy and Andy in Ware this morning, they always ask after myself and Malcolm and kindly gifted us with some chocolates

    Savings
    Verified source 7th September 2026

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