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Rated Excellent 4.76/5

Saffron Building Society reviews

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  • 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 7,620 product reviews

Average score of 4.76/5
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 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 7620 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Update on my repayment options

Mortgages 29th April 2026

Extremely polite and helpful also rang me straight back when line failed.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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Always a pleasure to come in Halstead branch, served...

Savings 29th April 2026

Always a pleasure to come in Halstead branch, served by Josh today

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Spoke to a lovely lady called Sophia.

    Spoke to a lovely lady called Sophia.. She listened to what I had to say unlike some Building Societies which interrupt you and think they... Spoke to a lovely lady called Sophia.. She listened to what I had to say unlike some Building Societies which interrupt you and think they know better. Also you actually speak to a human. ‘She explained very clearly to my question and was very kind and helpful. As we get older we need clear communication and that is what I got. I have recommended Saffron to my friends and family as they ticked all the boxes. I will invest more with Saffron. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Christine O","full_name":"Christine O","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Christine O 29th April 2026
  • 4/5

    Friendly and approachable.

    Friendly and approachable. Clear advice.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 28th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Attended the AGM and found it to be superbly hosted...

    Attended the AGM and found it to be superbly hosted by Saffron staff

    Savings
    Verified source 28th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Service in Haverhill is second to none and Michael a...

    Service in Haverhill is second to none and Michael and Lewis have given us wonderful help over the years

    Savings
    Verified source 28th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Zoe was so very helpful and patient it was so very a...

    Zoe was so very helpful and patient it was so very appreciated thank you

    {"display":"Jane J","full_name":"Jane J","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Jane J 28th April 2026
  • 5/5

    It was very pleasant and easy and both Alana and Lis...

    It was very pleasant and easy and both Alana and Lisa were extremely helpful.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 28th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Lisa was very friendly and answered all my questions

    Lisa was very friendly and answered all my questions

    {"display":"Patrick M","full_name":"Patrick M","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    Patrick M 28th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Zoe - Supporting

    Zoe was absolutely fantastic this morning helping me sort my account out ready for our house move. Despite me forgetting information she supported me through... Zoe was absolutely fantastic this morning helping me sort my account out ready for our house move. Despite me forgetting information she supported me through the process and we got into my account and made the changes. She showed kindness and empathy which is hard to come by these days in a world of bots and AI, we need people like Zoe back in customer service Read more Read less

    {"display":"Jamie G","full_name":"Jamie G","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Jamie G 27th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Josh was extremely helpful.

    Josh was extremely helpful. So nice to have a new face in Halstead that’s as friendly as the others. Good luck with your new role Josh.

    {"display":"Morgan Jones","full_name":"Morgan Jones","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/819211.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Morgan Jones 27th April 2026

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