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Rated Excellent • 4.76/5

Saffron Building Society reviews

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  • 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 7,590 product reviews

Average score of 4.76/5
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 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.
  • Saffron Building Society offers clear advice and makes mortgage and savings processes easy to understand.
  • Having a local branch open is a big plus for Saffron Building Society customers.

Negative themes

  • Saffron Building Society’s online services and app are often slow and tricky to use.
  • ISA rates at Saffron Building Society are frequently seen as lower than competitors.
  • Mortgage interest rates at Saffron Building Society are considered high and inflexible by some.
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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 7590 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

Brilliant Building Society that deserves recognition :)

Savings • 21st April 2026

My experience of Saffron has always been good. The user interfaces are pleasant and the customer service is lovely.

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Rated Excellent • 5/5
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Saving for the future

Savings • 21st April 2026

Good products but poor rates over a number of years after being top

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Rated Poor • 2/5
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  • 5/5

    Saffron Building Society has offered the best intere...

    Saffron Building Society has offered the best interest rate of the market for regular savers accounts! It is easy to open and manage a savings... Saffron Building Society has offered the best interest rate of the market for regular savers accounts! It is easy to open and manage a savings account with them. I have already had several accounts with them. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    L M 21st April 2026
  • 5/5

    As a charity we are very pleased with the service we...

    As a charity we are very pleased with the service we get from Saffron Building Society and the accounts and interest rates. Plus as a... As a charity we are very pleased with the service we get from Saffron Building Society and the accounts and interest rates. Plus as a local Building Society they have a good knowledge of their customers Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Elizabeth M 21st April 2026
  • 5/5

    Saffron offer Excellent service with competitive rates.

    Saffron offer competitive rates. Communication and customer service are excellent.

    {"display":"Ian C","full_name":"Ian C","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Ian C 21st April 2026
  • 5/5

    Excellent Customer Service when opening an ISA accou...

    Excellent Customer Service when opening an ISA account last year, also the Interest rate on offer was one of the best for a two year fix.

    {"display":"Malcolm W","full_name":"Malcolm W","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Malcolm W 21st April 2026
  • 5/5

    Competitive rates, excellent service

    Saffron has offered competitive rates judged in the national economic context at any given time, and has given outstanding personal service and support, over the 16 years of my experience.

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    Mortgages
    JP London 21st April 2026
  • 5/5

    Good products but could be a little more competitive

    Good products but could be a little more competitive

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    Savings
    David T 21st April 2026
  • 5/5

    Excellent customer service

    The staff in my local branch of Saffron Building Society are always professional and helpful and give their time to discuss options for making the... The staff in my local branch of Saffron Building Society are always professional and helpful and give their time to discuss options for making the most out of my savings and the products available. I like that I can just pop in even without an appointment to get advice and always receive excellent service. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Debbie E 21st April 2026
  • 5/5

    Super Saffron

    Polite helpful staff informative and always reliable

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    Savings
    Adrian M 21st April 2026
  • 5/5

    Easy and simple

    All my interactions with Saffron BS have been easy. Setting up my savings account and using it has been a simple process

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    Savings
    LG 21st April 2026

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