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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 8,377 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 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 8377 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Lovely staff in Haverhill branch

Savings 3rd September 2026

Lovely staff in Haverhill branch

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Cassie in Bishops Stortford

Savings 3rd September 2026

Lovely coming into a local branch i had a question regarding my online account and staff member Cassie noticed i could be getting a better... Lovely coming into a local branch i had a question regarding my online account and staff member Cassie noticed i could be getting a better rate for my money quic k and easy and nice to talk to a real person . Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Tina was very helpful in explaining the types of acc...

    Tina was very helpful in explaining the types of accounts available for me and organised my account to be switched into a better interest rate

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Harvey Rendell was helpful, professional & knowledge...

    Harvey Rendell was helpful, professional & knowledgeable. He sorted our enquiry very efficiently.

    {"display":"mary c","full_name":"mary c","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    mary c 3rd September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Helpful in Haverhill with my account and getting me...

    Helpful in Haverhill with my account and getting me logged in to online app

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Staff are always pleasant and friendly in Haverhill...

    Staff are always pleasant and friendly in Haverhill branch served by Ellie.

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always friendly and helpful staff in Haverhill branch

    Always friendly and helpful staff in Haverhill branch

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Haverhill branch are always friendly and welcoming

    Haverhill branch are always friendly and welcoming

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Long standing relationship with Saffron in Haverhill.

    Long standing relationship with Saffron in Haverhill. Good to still have a local branch with helpful staff

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Helped by Cassie

    I called Saffron as i could not withdraw from my accounts online I was put through to Cassie Jones who was able to complete the... I called Saffron as i could not withdraw from my accounts online I was put through to Cassie Jones who was able to complete the transaction for me, thanks so much Read more Read less

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    Savings
    G D 2nd September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Superb service.

    Always polite and helpful staff, on the phone or in branch, make you feel valued

    {"display":"JH","full_name":"JH","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    JH 2nd September 2026

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