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Saffron Building Society reviews

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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 8,018 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.
  • 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 8018 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Very friendly, service, very helpful, finley was rea...

Savings 3rd July 2026

Very friendly, service, very helpful, finley was really helpful and friendly

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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I was going to close my account with Saffron, but Ma...

Savings 3rd July 2026

I was going to close my account with Saffron, but Max informed me of the benefits of being a member, so I kept one open

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    It is great that Saffron are the only place that can...

    It is great that Saffron are the only place that can take coin deposits. Thanks to Max for always providing good service

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Max helped me fill out an application form out, maki...

    Max helped me fill out an application form out, making it much easier to understand

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Jodie Wilson

    It is very rare these days to be able to get anything done over the phone. But today I got through very quickly to a... It is very rare these days to be able to get anything done over the phone. But today I got through very quickly to a very helpul person who was able to deal with my request there and then. I could not be happier with this excelant service .Thank you. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Katherine R 2nd July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Happy customers

    Very efficient service friendly and would recommend to friends and family

    Mortgages
    Verified source 2nd July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent

    Excellent service nothing more to say

    Mortgages
    Verified source 2nd July 2026
  • 1.00/5

    Cassie and Kendra

    Had many deposits for my children's accounts today. Saffron makes the whole process so easy, and Kendra and Cassie are always welcoming and make the... Had many deposits for my children's accounts today. Saffron makes the whole process so easy, and Kendra and Cassie are always welcoming and make the effort to remember who I am as a customer. It makes the whole experience very personable. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great team in Bishops Stortford!

    I have only recently started to take my finances seriously and wanted some more insights on my options in regards to savings and interests. I... I have only recently started to take my finances seriously and wanted some more insights on my options in regards to savings and interests. I went to the Bishops Stortford branch as I was in the area and was met by Cassie who was so attentive to my situation and explained thoroughly my options and helped me gain a knowledge that I wouldnt have been able to get online. She was patient and answered all of my questions with confidence. I had a great experience and Im looking forward to my financial future! Read more Read less

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    Savings
    G D 2nd July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Dan H in Brentwood made the trip down to branch wort...

    Dan H in Brentwood made the trip down to branch worth it. Great service

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    All of the Haverhill are very helpful.

    All of the Haverhill are very helpful. Morgan sorted the issue with my account today.

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd July 2026

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