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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 8,937 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 genuinely friendly and helpful staff who make banking feel personal and straightforward. Their savings products often offer competitive rates, especially for regular savers and loyal customers. However, many find the online and app experience frustrating, with frequent access issues and poor digital support. Slow processing and communication hiccups also dampen the experience for some.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society staff are consistently friendly, helpful and make you feel valued. (82 mentions)
  • Savings accounts often have competitive interest rates that many find attractive. (13 mentions)

Negative themes

  • The online app and website are often described as clunky and frustrating to use. (6 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 8937 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

I received information to my query very quickly on t...

Savings • 10th November 2026

I received information to my query very quickly on the phone and help at the High Street branch in the Brentwood library. Thank you to... I received information to my query very quickly on the phone and help at the High Street branch in the Brentwood library. Thank you to all the staff who helped me on that day. Read more Read less

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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The team in your ware branch are always so helpful a...

Savings • 10th November 2026

The team in your ware branch are always so helpful and friendly Lucy and jake are all ways happy to help

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Jake as always really helpful nothing is to much to...

    Jake as always really helpful nothing is to much to ask The team in ware is always so helpful

    Savings
    Verified source 10th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Popped into the Bishops Stortford Branch, requested...

    Popped into the Bishops Stortford Branch, requested Tax Statements. Printed for me in moments, excellent customer service as always - greeted with a smile by Kendra. Mrs J.B

    Savings
    Verified source 10th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very friendly and helpful in the Colchester branch.

    Very friendly and helpful in the Colchester branch. I was served by Ruby today.

    Savings
    Verified source 10th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Helpful and friendly staff always!

    Helpful and friendly staff always! I was served by Kyle today.

    Savings
    Verified source 10th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great service in Bishops Stortford by Harvey

    Great service in Bishops Stortford by Harvey

    Savings
    Verified source 10th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always promptly and efficiently dealt with by Harvey

    Always promptly and efficiently dealt with by Harvey

    Savings
    Verified source 10th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Helpline Review

    Rang the helpline regarding the maturity of my grandson's account. The member of staff I dealt, Zoe, with was extremely knowledgeable about the product, helpful... Rang the helpline regarding the maturity of my grandson's account. The member of staff I dealt, Zoe, with was extremely knowledgeable about the product, helpful and professional. The switch to a new account was made very easy Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Paul Farrugia 10th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Kendra very helpful as always, thank you - PH.

    Kendra very helpful as always, thank you - PH.

    Savings
    Verified source 9th November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always friendly and helpful staff in Colchester!

    Always friendly and helpful staff in the Colchester branch. I was served by Kyle today.

    Savings
    Verified source 9th November 2026

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