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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 8,326 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 8326 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

The agent I spoke to was very polite and dealt with...

Mortgages 19th August 2026

The agent I spoke to was very polite and dealt with my issues within minutes. Really impressed

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Online chat with Angelina.

Savings 19th August 2026

Did the online chat with Angelina. I had managed to forget my memorable word (doh). She sent me the link, helped me to get logged... Did the online chat with Angelina. I had managed to forget my memorable word (doh). She sent me the link, helped me to get logged in. She then changed my account type for me so that I get a better interest rate and do not need to change my standing order. Excellent information and customer service. Many thanks, Angelina Read more Read less

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Booking a surveyor to come out and visit my property...

    Booking a surveyor to come out and visit my property was incredibly quick. Booked today for tomorrow. I wish all businesses were as efficient.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 19th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Sarah Dexter

    Spoke to Sarah today regarding moving money from E-saver account to bonus account, very helpful, no rush excellent service.

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    Savings
    Kevin B 19th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Bishops Stortford have extremely helpful staff, who...

    Bishops Stortford have extremely helpful staff, who go above and beyond what you would expect!

    Savings
    Verified source 19th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Nicole was extremely helpful

    Nicole was extremely helpful and a pleasure to deal with

    {"display":"Kenneth B","full_name":"Kenneth B","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Kenneth B 19th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    The customer service provided by Saffron is very ref...

    The customer service provided by Saffron is very refreshing. Calls get answered quickly by knowledgeable staff who are helpful. I can not fault the customer... The customer service provided by Saffron is very refreshing. Calls get answered quickly by knowledgeable staff who are helpful. I can not fault the customer service. Unfortunately due to the mortgage interest rates I have had to change mortgage provider. Read more Read less

    Mortgages
    Verified source 19th August 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Excellent service

    Excellent service from Kim, very knowledgeable and efficient, pleasant to deal with.Answered my questions and was very clear in doing so.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 19th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Lisa was great, so helpful and friendly and sorted m...

    Lisa was great, so helpful and friendly and sorted my problem straight away. She was really nice to speak to.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 19th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Debbie was brilliant helping me this afternoon in Ro...

    Debbie was brilliant helping me this afternoon in Royston.

    Savings
    Verified source 18th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Knowledgeable and polite

    Jodie knew your products and helped me decide the way forward very quickly,made the call very positive and straight forward.

    {"display":"Gary W","full_name":"Gary W","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Gary W 18th August 2026

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