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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 8,267 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 negatively 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. (71 mentions)
  • Saffron Building Society offers clear advice and makes mortgage and savings processes easy to understand. (12 mentions)
  • Having a local branch open is a big plus for Saffron Building Society customers. (7 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 8267 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Excellent customer service, Harvey always super effi...

Savings 5th August 2026

Excellent customer service, Harvey always super efficient and polite

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Lisa was really helpful!

Mortgages 5th August 2026

Lisa was really helpful. Good advice about switching payment dates etc.

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Lucy was a pleasure- quick and efficient service

    Lucy was a pleasure- quick and efficient service

    Savings
    Verified source 5th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Jodie customer service

    Excellent customer service. Jodie was so helpful and explained everything, friendly and efficient.

    {"display":"Jeanette H","full_name":"Jeanette H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Jeanette H 5th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Cassie was incredibly helpful and gave very useful g...

    Cassie was incredibly helpful and gave very useful guidance. She solved my query very quickly and sorted out my account instantly.

    {"display":"Rachael M","full_name":"Rachael M","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Rachael M 5th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Coming to my local branch today, intending to see wh...

    Coming to my local branch today, intending to see whats available, Jacob highlights these and offered me a walk-in appointment, where i was able to... Coming to my local branch today, intending to see whats available, Jacob highlights these and offered me a walk-in appointment, where i was able to sit down and actually speak to someone face to face, i was able to complete this stress free, i now intend to bring both of my ISAs over, being able to speak to someone and not a robot was the turning point for me, i was here less than an hour and i intend to be back in the near future Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 5th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always love coming into the Bishops Stortford branch

    Always love coming into the Bishops Stortford branch

    Savings
    Verified source 5th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Everyone we have ever encountered at Saffron has bee...

    Everyone we have ever encountered at Saffron has been excellet - consistently brilliant customer service! Very happy with our savings there

    Savings
    Verified source 5th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Everyone at the Halstead branch is so lovely, except...

    Everyone at the Halstead branch is so lovely, exceptional service from josh

    Savings
    Verified source 5th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    The staff in Colchester are always brilliant.

    The staff in Colchester are always brilliant. Really happy as Ian changed my account to one with better interest!

    Savings
    Verified source 5th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    was helped quickly and efficiently by Jacob over web...

    was helped quickly and efficiently by Jacob over webchat this morning

    Savings
    Verified source 5th August 2026

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