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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 8,250 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
Social media

Reviews for Saffron Building Society

Showing 11 of 8250 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Account closure

Savings 3rd August 2026

Really easy to close a savings account after maturity; much better than other Building Societies

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Spoke to Zoe Collins regarding maturity instructions

Savings 3rd August 2026

I phoned to advise my maturity instructions for a child's saver monthly account. The lady (Zoe) clearly understood my wishes and I feel assured these... I phoned to advise my maturity instructions for a child's saver monthly account. The lady (Zoe) clearly understood my wishes and I feel assured these instructions will be followed. She gave clear and sound savings advice regarding other savings accounts that I hold and was happy to implement the changes I requested following her advice. Read more Read less

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Very friendly and helpful staff.

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Easy and efficient to get things done.

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    Savings
    Christopher R 3rd August 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Easy to use

    I use Saffron for savings. I find it easy to put money in and take out. I have not used it for anything else nor... I use Saffron for savings. I find it easy to put money in and take out. I have not used it for anything else nor have I had to contact customer services, so am unable to comment that much. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Jackie T 3rd August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great experience, judy was fantastic

    Great experience, judy was fantastic

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Judy was very polite and helpful.

    Judy was very polite and helpful.

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Can't fault any of the Royston staff, especially Deb...

    Can't fault any of the Royston staff, especially Debbie. She is always so helpful with a smile. We mainly see Debbie who is very good... Can't fault any of the Royston staff, especially Debbie. She is always so helpful with a smile. We mainly see Debbie who is very good at explaining things when we don't understand them Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Emily is very welcoming , kind and professional.

    Emily is very welcoming , kind and professional. Whenever she serves me at Royston she provides great service

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Emily provided excellent service.

    Emily provided excellent service. She opened 2 new accounts for me and was very informative. She was very patient and attentive to my financial needs and questions.

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I needed to update my account today

    I needed to update my account today

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd August 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Reliable online service with decent interest paid.

    Reliable online service with decent interest paid. Would be even better if you could adopt BACS faster payments.

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    Savings
    David G 3rd August 2026

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