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Rated Excellent 4.66/5

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 6,174 product reviews

Average score of 4.66/5
5 star
81%
4 star
10%
3 star
4%
2 star
2%
1 star
3%
Reviews for Saffron Building Society have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

The service was good

The service was good, unfortunately the ISA rate is better elsewhere

Savings
Verified source 17th November 2025

Latest negative rating

2/5

Website needs clearer calls to action!

Your survey is a bit narrow to answer. However, I wanted to flag that i found the website wasn't particularly obvious where to apply for... Your survey is a bit narrow to answer. However, I wanted to flag that i found the website wasn't particularly obvious where to apply for an account. It was sort of hidden off to the right, in standard text as part of a column. I think it warranted a button to say APPLY HERE or something like that. However, when i went onto chat I was helped by Lewis Hemingway and he was very helpful. Read more Read less

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Savings
Alison T 29th October 2025

About Saffron Building Society

Saffron Building Society are a mutual organisation and have 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.

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Reviews for Saffron Building Society

Showing 11 of 6174 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

The service was good

Savings 17th November 2025

The service was good, unfortunately the ISA rate is better elsewhere

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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SOPHIE. Telephoned to reset my online account

Savings 17th November 2025

Telephoned to reset my online account as I had been locked out. Sophie dealt with my query very efficiently and politely.

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Fantastic Service from Zoe

    I love the friendly nature of the society and am a long standing member. Today my daughter who is now an adult and needed to... I love the friendly nature of the society and am a long standing member. Today my daughter who is now an adult and needed to transition from a junior account and revalidate ID etc. had the pleasure of dealing with Zoe who was fantastically kind guiding her through all the steps, patiently and fully. All that after being a princely whole no 1 in the queue in the call centre. Great regular service as ever to start but on this occasion utterly exemplary, focussed on my daughter, and totally got the blend of respecting an adult making own choices, but learning for first time, whilst doing all the right checks and balances in background. Impressive customer care and focus. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Benbajjn 17th November 2025
  • 4/5

    The Community Room

    The community room is a great space to hold our group, however it's only practical for a small number of people. There is no toilet... The community room is a great space to hold our group, however it's only practical for a small number of people. There is no toilet or kitchen. There is also not enough room for guest wheelchairs or walking frames. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 17th November 2025
  • 5/5

    Mortgage retention advice

    My adviser, Kim, was clear and informative. She was unfailingly patient and willing, both to answer my questions and to repeat important points. She never... My adviser, Kim, was clear and informative. She was unfailingly patient and willing, both to answer my questions and to repeat important points. She never rushed but remained consistently professional but always friendly. Read more Read less

    Mortgages
    Verified source 17th November 2025
  • 5/5

    ALWAYS BEEN HELPFUL AND SERVICE WITH A SMILE AT HALS...

    ALWAYS BEEN HELPFUL AND SERVICE WITH A SMILE AT HALSTEAD BRANCH

    Savings
    Verified source 17th November 2025
  • 5/5

    Lovely, staff very helpful and professional.

    Lovely, staff very helpful and professional. Always very cheerful. Tip top service from Bishops Stortford. Kendra is fab, Harvey great too.

    Savings
    Verified source 17th November 2025
  • 5/5

    Zoe was very pleasant to deal with

    Zoe was very pleasant to deal with

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    Savings
    MY 17th November 2025
  • 5/5

    Amazing service in the Brentwood branch

    Amazing service in the Brentwood branch

    Savings
    Verified source 17th November 2025
  • 5/5

    Always friendly and helpful in the Halstead branch,...

    Always friendly and helpful in the Halstead branch, Can always rely on the branch helping me out

    Savings
    Verified source 17th November 2025
  • 5/5

    Lost savings account.

    I spoke to Zoe regarding a lost savings account , who was extremely helpful and patient , we went through previous address history and after... I spoke to Zoe regarding a lost savings account , who was extremely helpful and patient , we went through previous address history and after so many attempts of me trying to remeber where I had lived over 40 years she was able to confirm that it matched with your records Read more Read less

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    Savings
    S Biggs 17th November 2025

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