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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 8,861 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 8861 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

Savings on line banking

Savings • 29th October 2026

I bank on line and have always got a quick response to any message I have sent

Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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Sometimes good interest rates, always answer the phone

Savings • 29th October 2026

Sometimes good interest rates, always answer the phone

Rated Good • 4.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Excellent customer service

    Kim was incredibly helpul providing information about the service and options available, sh made it clear and concise

    Mortgages
    Verified source 29th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent customer service

    The customer service is excellent, it is so good to be able to access local branches & go in to deal with transactions and discuss... The customer service is excellent, it is so good to be able to access local branches & go in to deal with transactions and discuss savings options in person. The staff in my local branch at Royston are great, they are very efficient, knowledgeable & helpful. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Sue B 29th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Helpful happy Staff....

    Came in to deposit some cash and have my pass book made up, I was waiting but not for very long, a member of staff... Came in to deposit some cash and have my pass book made up, I was waiting but not for very long, a member of staff spotted me waiting and called me over, it's really nice to have staff that look to enjoy what their doing, some organisations where staff look at you like you are an interruption to their working day is unacceptable. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Edwina E 28th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Zoe was very patient and professional, and her expla...

    Zoe was very patient and professional, and her explanation was clear and concise.

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    Savings
    Phyllis 28th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I'm a regular in Halstead and all the boys and Lyn a...

    I'm a regular in Halstead and all the boys and Lyn are great, always remember my name and have a chat. Love coming to the branch, please stay open.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very good service in Haverhill.

    Very good service in Haverhill. Served by Sarah today

    Savings
    Verified source 28th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always have good service in HALSTEAD for 30 years, s...

    Always have good service in HALSTEAD for 30 years, served by Lyn today

    Savings
    Verified source 28th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very good service from Lewis, he was polite and frie...

    Very good service from Lewis, he was polite and friendly

    Savings
    Verified source 28th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very friendly and helpful explained everything and h...

    Very friendly and helpful explained everything and helped me alot served by Lyn today

    Savings
    Verified source 28th October 2026

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