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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 8,884 product reviews

Average score of 4.83/5
5 star
85%
4 star
9%
3 star
3%
2 star
1%
1 star
2%
Reviews for Saffron Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Saffron Building Society shines with genuinely friendly and helpful staff who make banking feel personal and straightforward. Their savings products often offer competitive rates, especially for regular savers and loyal customers. However, many find the online and app experience frustrating, with frequent access issues and poor digital support. Slow processing and communication hiccups also dampen the experience for some.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society staff are consistently friendly, helpful and make you feel valued. (82 mentions)
  • Savings accounts often have competitive interest rates that many find attractive. (13 mentions)

Negative themes

  • The online app and website are often described as clunky and frustrating to use. (6 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 8884 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

Steve J Saffron customer

Savings • 2nd November 2026

Always had excellent service whenever I have had an issue

Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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Savings • 2nd November 2026

Zoe was excellent in dealing with my enquiry.

Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Ruby provided very helpful service!

    Ruby provided very helpful service today in the Colchester branch.

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always very polite and helpful staff in Royston

    Always very polite and helpful staff in Royston

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent advice simply explained

    We went for an annual review as a one year bond was about to mature. The advice that we received on where to place these... We went for an annual review as a one year bond was about to mature. The advice that we received on where to place these funds and how to get the best return on our investments was well explained and in our view first class. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Peter B 2nd November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent service in Stortford.

    Excellent service in Stortford. Thanks Lewis.

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always excellent service in Halstead Branch

    Always excellent service in Halstead Branch

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Opening the account.

    From start to finish, the process of opening an account was made simple and we were given as much support as we needed thought-out the... From start to finish, the process of opening an account was made simple and we were given as much support as we needed thought-out the process. The staff have been friendly and helpful and kept us on the right track at all stages. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Simon D 1st November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Your ISA rates are very good.

    Your ISA rates are very good. Debbie and Caroline at Royston are very knowledgeable of all the products.

    Savings
    Verified source 31st October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Staff are always helpful and provide great service.

    Staff are always helpful and provide great service. Ian helped me today with mine and my daughters accounts

    Savings
    Verified source 31st October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very easy to use the app and staff very pleasant and...

    Very easy to use the app and staff very pleasant and helpful when speaking with them.

    {"display":"Stuart R","full_name":"Stuart R","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Stuart R 30th October 2026

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