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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 8,341 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 8341 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Lisa was very helpful and stayed on the line til the...

Mortgages 24th August 2026

Lisa was very helpful and stayed on the line til the problem was solved.

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Mortgage Overpayments

Mortgages 24th August 2026

I spoke to Lisa Howard. She was excellent and very helpful. She promptly followed up with an email afterwards.

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Caroline and the Staff in Royston are always so help...

    Caroline and the Staff in Royston are always so helpful and polite.

    Savings
    Verified source 24th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I came in your Royston office on Saturday as my bond...

    I came in your Royston office on Saturday as my bond is maturing soon and was served by Caroline who is always very friendly and... I came in your Royston office on Saturday as my bond is maturing soon and was served by Caroline who is always very friendly and very helpful with a happy smiley face. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 24th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Everyone is wonderful in Halstead we are lucky to ha...

    Everyone is wonderful in Halstead we are lucky to have you on the high street

    Savings
    Verified source 24th August 2026
  • 3.00/5

    Good criteria, but still restrictive.

    We opted for Saffron due to their criteria. They were one of a very small amount of providers who would consider a property with two... We opted for Saffron due to their criteria. They were one of a very small amount of providers who would consider a property with two annex's that are let out on AST's. It was a lengthy underwriting process. Received the correct outcome in the end, but there was hesitation due to affordability when the client was borrowing the equivalent of 1-2x their earnings. In the end, it all seems like it is coming to nothing due to legal requirements in the background, requiring an adult occupier form with independent legal advice for tenants who have a signed tenancy agreement in place. Things that the bigger banks would not have an issue with, which is a shame. Read more Read less

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    Mortgages
    PW 24th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    .Excellent service

    Lisa was very helpful, professional, and took the time needed to discuss my issue.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 22nd August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    First class service in every respect at Royston

    First class service in every respect at Royston

    Savings
    Verified source 21st August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Braintree Branch

    Millie and Danielle were lovely, Very, Very helpful and patient at Braintree Branch.

    Savings
    Verified source 21st August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always great service and friendly staff in Royston.

    Always great service and friendly staff in Royston.

    Savings
    Verified source 20th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Service with a smile!

    Service with a smile! TJ was very helpful and able to point me in the right direction.

    Savings
    Verified source 20th August 2026

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