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Rated Excellent 4.76/5

Saffron Building Society reviews

Verified business Last reviewed within 7 days Customer Satisfaction Champion Consumer Guardian
  • 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 7,655 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 7655 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Top Marks 4 Saffron

Mortgages 9th May 2026

Quick Pick up on phone..Friendly &professional manner

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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Excellent customer service

Savings 9th May 2026

I called in order to open a savings account. I wasn't expecting to find a dormant account, awaken it and get it switched over to... I called in order to open a savings account. I wasn't expecting to find a dormant account, awaken it and get it switched over to an account that suits me better at this time. Thank you Zoe! Read more Read less

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  • 5/5

    Jake and Andy at the Ware Branch took the time to go...

    Jake and Andy at the Ware Branch took the time to go through children's account options and go through the process with me, it's refreshing... Jake and Andy at the Ware Branch took the time to go through children's account options and go through the process with me, it's refreshing to be able to discuss these and be able to open the accounts for our Granddaughters. The display is very eye-catching and the documents handed over are extremely helpful, we will definitely be coming back to open these accounts, the cuddly toys they will love and is a very good idea to help get children thinking about saving. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 9th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Very helpful, friendly and knowledgable staff in Hav...

    Very helpful, friendly and knowledgable staff in Haverhill branch

    Savings
    Verified source 9th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Zoe - customer support

    I had a great experience with Zoe today. She was helpful, friendly and very patient - staying on the line for a long time while... I had a great experience with Zoe today. She was helpful, friendly and very patient - staying on the line for a long time while she helped sort out my query. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Poppy 9th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Excellent would highly recommend

    So professional yet entirely relatable and friendly and happy to explain everything step by step in great detail taking time to ensure we had all the information we wanted.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 8th May 2026
  • 5/5

    They are so helpful and kind.

    They are so helpful and kind. I totally recommend them

    Mortgages
    Verified source 8th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Great service &lovely staff

    I have made 2 phone calls recently the first to clarify the interest on my account and second to reset my memorable info. It was... I have made 2 phone calls recently the first to clarify the interest on my account and second to reset my memorable info. It was great to be able to speak to a real person and on both occasions my query was resolved quickly and efficiently, and staff were really lovely. The security process was thorough but not bureaucratic and it was really good that generic questions were answered without security. Thank you, I have not received this level of service for many years! Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Sian 7th May 2026
  • 5/5

    I was served by Sam today in Halstead and his custom...

    I was served by Sam today in Halstead and his customer service was exceptional, he is brilliant!

    Savings
    Verified source 7th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Customer Service

    Efficient, communication & customer service are very good.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 7th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Zoe was very professional and actually listened to m...

    Zoe was very professional and actually listened to my requirements before taking required actions within a phone call

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    Savings
    frank m 6th May 2026

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