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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 8,005 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 negatively 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 8005 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Sarah was very helpful and efficient.

Savings 1st July 2026

Sarah was very helpful and efficient. She gave me clear advice on renewing my ISAs and explained the change to loyalty accounts from mature accounts.... Sarah was very helpful and efficient. She gave me clear advice on renewing my ISAs and explained the change to loyalty accounts from mature accounts. I told her I would have to do a tax return this year and she suggested she print me off the information I would need. She was friendly and cheerful and it was very nice to talk to a real person. Thankyou Sarah. Read more Read less

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Good old fashioned proper service from friendly help...

Mortgages 1st July 2026

Good old fashioned proper service from friendly helpful English people in England!

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Very Helpful experience in the Ware branch.

    Very Helpful experience in the Ware branch. I came in with my mother and she was seen to very quickly by Lucy and Andrew.

    Savings
    Verified source 1st July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I got everything done quickly and efficiently, no pr...

    I got everything done quickly and efficiently, no problems. Very helpful friendly service.

    Savings
    Verified source 1st July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Brentwood Branch have always held high standards whe...

    Brentwood Branch have always held high standards when it comes to serving members.

    Savings
    Verified source 1st July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I spoke to Zoe today about my two children’s regular...

    I spoke to Zoe today about my two children’s regular savers accounts which are maturing this month. She explained my options really clearly, followed up... I spoke to Zoe today about my two children’s regular savers accounts which are maturing this month. She explained my options really clearly, followed up on her agreed actions immediately and was super-lovely and helpful. I thought she was fantastic! Thanks a million Zoe Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Clare M 1st July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Simple maturity process.

    Simple maturity process. Thanks to Max in Brentwood for walking me through it and taking the time with me.

    Savings
    Verified source 1st July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    It was a pleasure to visit the Brentwood branch today.

    It was a pleasure to visit the Brentwood branch today. Thank you to Dan H for the service

    Savings
    Verified source 1st July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Gave my instructions to Caroline today

    Gave my instructions to Caroline today

    Savings
    Verified source 1st July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    The staff are always helpful, efficient and knowledg...

    The staff are always helpful, efficient and knowledgeable

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    Savings
    Tim Gladwin 1st July 2026
  • 3.00/5

    Joshua saves the day !!!

    I had a Loyalty Saver mature today but was unable to withdraw the funds! Apparently this is normal for an Instant Access Maturity Saver !!!... I had a Loyalty Saver mature today but was unable to withdraw the funds! Apparently this is normal for an Instant Access Maturity Saver !!! Fortunately a very helpful guy Joshua at the Halstead branch replied to my message instantly and saved the day by moving the money for me. Thanks Joshua! Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Sylvia B 1st July 2026

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