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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 8,898 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 8898 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

Sarah From Colchester

Savings • 3rd November 2026

Great service from the Colchester branch, very helpful.

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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Sarah From Colchester Branch

Savings • 3rd November 2026

Always helpful and pleasant whilst being utterly professional

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Brilliant

    Very good service. It was quick and easy to do my maturity. I was served by Sarah in Colchester.

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always a pleasure in the Colchester branch.

    Sarah was quick to serve us. Warm welcome and smiley. Always a pleasure in the Colchester branch.

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Ruby provided very quick, excellent service!

    Ruby provided very quick, excellent service for me today.

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Helpful and Understanding

    Zoe was very helpful and understanding.

    {"display":"Derek t","full_name":"Derek t","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Derek t 3rd November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Lovely service by Harvey and the rest of the Stortfo...

    Lovely service by Harvey and the rest of the Stortford branch

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Zoe was extremely helpful on the phone to answer my...

    Zoe was extremely helpful on the phone to answer my query about my savings and to deal with it quickly. Her tone was both professional... Zoe was extremely helpful on the phone to answer my query about my savings and to deal with it quickly. Her tone was both professional and friendly and I felt more at ease. It's reassuring to talk to a person. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Kim D 3rd November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Saw Chatty man Kyle of Colchester, he sorted my acco...

    Saw Chatty man Kyle of Colchester, he sorted my account to make me more interest. Very Helpful and always worth talking to

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Caroline at Royston branch was very kind and helpful...

    Caroline at Royston branch was very kind and helpful today. She explained things clearly and provided the information I needed. Very many thanks. Excellent customer service.

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd November 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Everyone is always very helpful, friendly, tolerant...

    Everyone is always very helpful, friendly, tolerant and efficient in Halstead branch, served by Josh today

    Savings
    Verified source 3rd November 2026

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