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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 8,195 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
Social media

Reviews for Saffron Building Society

Showing 11 of 8195 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Bishops Stortford

Savings 30th July 2026

Cassie booked me an appointment to see Kendra in the Bishops Stortford Branch. Excellent help from counter to appointment, brilliant meeting which I found very... Cassie booked me an appointment to see Kendra in the Bishops Stortford Branch. Excellent help from counter to appointment, brilliant meeting which I found very helpful and my questions and queries professionally answered. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Exceptional service as usual

Savings 30th July 2026

Always good service by friendly knowledgeable people

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Satisfaction

    Always so helpful and understanding

    {"display":"Betty","full_name":"Betty","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Betty 30th July 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Gererally Very Pleased

    I was concerned about an error in an email but otherwise am very happy with Saffron. I have checked and the money is where I... I was concerned about an error in an email but otherwise am very happy with Saffron. I have checked and the money is where I hoped it would be. Ge nerally the service at Saffron is very good. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Cheryl C","full_name":"Cheryl C","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Cheryl C 30th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent Instant Access ISA

    The ISA I opened pays excellent interest and allows penalty free access. I couldn't ask for more!

    {"display":"Jeff","full_name":"Jeff","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Jeff 30th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    My experience with Saffron Building Society is excel...

    My experience with Saffron Building Society is excellent, because they offer a wide variety of products, their interest rates are competitive, they are easy to... My experience with Saffron Building Society is excellent, because they offer a wide variety of products, their interest rates are competitive, they are easy to deal with, they're easily accessible via website, etc, and they're a trustworthy company. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Nita P","full_name":"Nita P","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Nita P 30th July 2026
  • 4.00/5

    A good business, but not keeping pace with interest.

    Moving money away to accounts providing higher interest with other providers. I'd rather leave the money where it is, but savings interest is a significant... Moving money away to accounts providing higher interest with other providers. I'd rather leave the money where it is, but savings interest is a significant part of my income sine retirement. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Mark C","full_name":"Mark C","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Mark C 30th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always friendly and helpful.

    Always friendly and helpful. Because you’re so popular, there can be a queue to get served

    {"display":"J.R.","full_name":"J.R.","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    J.R. 30th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great little Building Society

    A great little Building Society that not only matches, but surpasses it's much larger rivals with both value offered by it's savings accounts and it's customer service.

    {"display":"Simon B","full_name":"Simon B","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Simon B 30th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Your staff

    The staff whether on the phone or in branch are excellent lovely people.

    {"display":"Michael","full_name":"Michael","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Michael 30th July 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Sometimes I have been in the branch and given my ins...

    Sometimes I have been in the branch and given my instructions and they haven’t been carried out , but as I have been with you... Sometimes I have been in the branch and given my instructions and they haven’t been carried out , but as I have been with you for well over 20 years cant. Complain Read more Read less

    {"display":"Miss J","full_name":"Miss J","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Miss J 30th July 2026

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