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Rated Excellent 4.83/5

Saffron Building Society reviews

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  • Award winning organisation
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  • 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 7,994 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 7994 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Call center

Savings 30th June 2026

Great service over the phones from Cassie made the whole process very easy

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Needed to pay cash into my young daughters account t...

Savings 30th June 2026

Needed to pay cash into my young daughters account the staff in Royston are always so friendly and helpful to us

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Max in Brentwood was a welcoming sight.

    Max in Brentwood was a welcoming sight. He managed to help me get my head around all my accounts.

    Savings
    Verified source 30th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I spoke to Zoe about ISAs and my accounts

    I spoke to Zoe about ISAs and my savings accounts as I was uncertain of some aspects. She was able to answer my questions and... I spoke to Zoe about ISAs and my savings accounts as I was uncertain of some aspects. She was able to answer my questions and clear up my uncertainties. She was easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. Read more Read less

  • 5.00/5

    It was great to be taken to an office in the Brentwo...

    It was great to be taken to an office in the Brentwood branch. Great service by Dan

    Savings
    Verified source 30th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Andy kindly heard me making an enquiry at the desk a...

    Andy kindly heard me making an enquiry at the desk and came out to help, he walked me through options for my mum, she wanted... Andy kindly heard me making an enquiry at the desk and came out to help, he walked me through options for my mum, she wanted to have an account locally she can place some money and come by from time to time to add / manage, Everyone at the branch was very friendly and accommodating to my requirements, i can't thank everyone enough Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 30th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    All the counter staff in Brentwood are lovely.

    All the counter staff in Brentwood are lovely. I have seen Max on several occasions and he is always very helpful and friendly, whilst being... All the counter staff in Brentwood are lovely. I have seen Max on several occasions and he is always very helpful and friendly, whilst being professional. I also called Lucy and she was very helpful Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 30th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Fin served me today and was fantastic, very efficient

    Fin served me today and was fantastic, very efficient

    Savings
    Verified source 30th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Needed to speak about my 1 year Isa that was coming...

    Needed to speak about my 1 year Isa that was coming towards the end and they were very helpful in Royston and explained everything to me.

    Savings
    Verified source 30th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Took cash out today in Royston always friendly and h...

    Took cash out today in Royston always friendly and helpful

    Savings
    Verified source 30th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Seamless transaction in Brentwood today.

    Seamless transaction in Brentwood today.

    Savings
    Verified source 30th June 2026

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