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Rated Excellent 4.82/5

Saffron Building Society reviews

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  • 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 7,825 product reviews

Average score of 4.82/5
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

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Saffron building society mortgage

Mortgages 12th June 2026

The member of staff I spoke to on the 12/06/2026 was professional, courteous, knowledgeable and very helpful.

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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I had a very informative call with the lady today re...

Mortgages 12th June 2026

I had a very informative call with the lady today regarding porting our mortgage. She was very patient with. Very happy with the service

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Kristine was most professional and clearly spoken o...

    Kristine was most professional and clearly spoken on the telephone. She explained everything very clearly and politely

    {"display":"Nicholas K","full_name":"Nicholas K","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Nicholas K 12th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very helpful on the phone and helped solved my log i...

    Very helpful on the phone and helped solved my log in issue. Friendly and keen to assist me

    Mortgages
    Verified source 11th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always helpful and give great advice as well

    Always helpful and give great advice as well

    Mortgages
    Verified source 11th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    The service in Brentwood made up for the walk in the...

    The service in Brentwood made up for the walk in the rain. Shout out to Max for the warm welcome

    Savings
    Verified source 11th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Been a customer for years, never had any problems.

    Been a customer for years, never had any problems. Staff in Haverhill always helpful, Tina served me today

    Savings
    Verified source 11th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Account opened and being used within hours of my ini...

    Account opened and being used within hours of my initial call to Russell with all queries about the account and how it can be used... Account opened and being used within hours of my initial call to Russell with all queries about the account and how it can be used answered immediately. A very different experience to my current professional account which took months to open and still customer support had no idea about the service required from a professional account. Have already recomended to my audit accountant for his other clients. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Natalie S","full_name":"Natalie S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Natalie S 10th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Pleasurable Experience

    Really friendly, Nothing was too much trouble. Helped me so much to resolve my problem.

    {"display":"Alyson S","full_name":"Alyson S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Alyson S 10th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Cassie Jones helped me with my matured bond over the...

    Cassie Jones helped me with my matured bond over the counter as I couldn't do it online. Thanks for the help

    Savings
    Verified source 10th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Brentwood branch

    It is always a pleasure coming in to branch. Max and Dan H deliver consistent, high quality service.

    Savings
    Verified source 10th June 2026

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