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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 8,363 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 8363 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Zoe account handler.

Savings 2nd September 2026

after speaking to Zoe the account handler we were more than satisfied by a polite and informative conversation about our account. Especially when she put... after speaking to Zoe the account handler we were more than satisfied by a polite and informative conversation about our account. Especially when she put us onto a new account where we would gain a better interest rate. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Service quality - as it should be.

Savings 2nd September 2026

Request dealt with very promptly as was confirmation. All that was asked for was done and in a polite manner by the staff member Cassie

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Excellent service over the years at Saffron Building...

    Excellent service over the years at Saffron Building Society, including Lewis today in the Colchester branch. It was nice to see him back.

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Visited Bishops Stortford Branch this morning.

    Visited Bishops Stortford Branch this morning. Was able to speak with the consultant Kendra without an appointment. Very pleased with the service as always, new... Visited Bishops Stortford Branch this morning. Was able to speak with the consultant Kendra without an appointment. Very pleased with the service as always, new account opened and existing account switched into a higher rate account. A loyal customer since the 70s. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    A L 2nd September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Having concerns that I had not received my documents...

    Having concerns that I had not received my documents in the post, I rang the helpline and spoke to Cassie Jones who has now re... Having concerns that I had not received my documents in the post, I rang the helpline and spoke to Cassie Jones who has now re sent the documents and was very helpful and reassuring. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Suzanne B 2nd September 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Lisa was very friendly and helpful.

    Lisa was very friendly and helpful. And it was so nice to talk to someone not just in a call centre reading off a script

    Mortgages
    Verified source 1st September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very attentive customer service from Cassie Jones

    Thank you to Cassie for assisting me over the phone with a problem I had. She made it easy to understand what was happening and... Thank you to Cassie for assisting me over the phone with a problem I had. She made it easy to understand what was happening and resolved the issue I had promptly and professionally. Should I have an issue again I hope its Cassie I'm connected to! Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Kevin M 1st September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great customer service from Cassie.

    Great service over the phone by Cassie. She was attentive and listened to every problem that I had I am not great at online banking... Great service over the phone by Cassie. She was attentive and listened to every problem that I had I am not great at online banking but Cassie made it simple. Thank you Saffron Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Jane S 1st September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent service in Ware from Leah and Lucy

    Excellent service in Ware from Leah and Lucy

    Savings
    Verified source 1st September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    The customer service, whether that be in branch or o...

    The customer service, whether that be in branch or over the telephone, is always brilliant with Saffron. I spoke to Lewis on the phone today... The customer service, whether that be in branch or over the telephone, is always brilliant with Saffron. I spoke to Lewis on the phone today but the same could be said for all of the staff. They are so well trained and that must stem from the management, so keep up the hard work. I have dealt with a lot of companies in my lifetime but I cannot say the same about all of them! Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 1st September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great service in Haverhill today switching accounts...

    Great service in Haverhill today switching accounts over to a better rate

    Savings
    Verified source 29th August 2026

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