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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 8,314 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 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. (71 mentions)
  • Saffron Building Society offers clear advice and makes mortgage and savings processes easy to understand. (12 mentions)
  • Having a local branch open is a big plus for Saffron Building Society customers. (7 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
Social media

Reviews for Saffron Building Society

Showing 11 of 8314 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Excellent friendly service.

Mortgages 17th August 2026

Excellent friendly service. Highly recommend

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Mortgages 17th August 2026

Kim was very patient with myself and fully explained the products I was interested in. i felt fully comfortable in choosing my next product

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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    Fully explained ...

    Kim was very patient and explained everything fully and i felt in knowledge what was explained to myself

    Mortgages
    Verified source 17th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Lovely humans on the phone

    What a lovely lady - every time I call saffron it feels like I’m talking to a real person who really just wants to help

    Mortgages
    Verified source 17th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I have always received excellent service from Saffro...

    I have always received excellent service from Saffron building society with regards to my mortgage account.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 17th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Lisa was so lovely and helpful - she sorted my probl...

    Lisa was so lovely and helpful - she sorted my problem and stayed on the phone to me until it was resolved!

    Mortgages
    Verified source 17th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Lovely staff in Royston.

    Lovely staff in Royston. The face to face interaction is perfect for the older generation who like the personal touch. I know all the team - especially Debs.

    Savings
    Verified source 17th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    The lady who supported me was extremely personable,...

    The lady who supported me was extremely personable, kind, patient and knowledgeable.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 17th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Thank you Kim

    Kimberly Willet who has been my main contact at Saffron has been extremely helpful with a very professional approach, friendly and courteous at the same... Kimberly Willet who has been my main contact at Saffron has been extremely helpful with a very professional approach, friendly and courteous at the same time. Thank you Kim. Much appreciated Read more Read less

    Mortgages
    Verified source 14th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Thanks for all the help Angelina much appreciated op...

    Thanks for all the help Angelina much appreciated opening my new ISA's today.

    Savings
    Verified source 14th August 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Stunningly quick & efficient service - thank you!

    I messaged Saffron BS regarding closing my Savings account & transferring the balance to my current account at 10.45 today. By 10.56 Finley in the... I messaged Saffron BS regarding closing my Savings account & transferring the balance to my current account at 10.45 today. By 10.56 Finley in the Halsted branch had carried out my request & confirmed by email. This is a stunningly quick & efficient turnaround - thank you so much! Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Jane F 14th August 2026

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