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Rated Excellent 4.73/5

Saffron Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 7,065 product reviews

Average score of 4.73/5
5 star
82%
4 star
10%
3 star
3%
2 star
2%
1 star
3%
Reviews for Saffron Building Society have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Saffron Building Society shines with friendly, helpful staff and a strong local branch presence that makes saving feel personal and valued. Their savings products offer competitive rates and clear communication, especially in branches. However, online access and IT systems cause frustration, with slow responses and complicated processes. Mortgage services often feel slow, inflexible, and poorly communicated, dampening the overall experience.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society's staff are friendly, patient and genuinely helpful in branches and on the phone.
  • Saffron Building Society offers competitive savings rates that many find attractive and rewarding.
  • Having a local branch with good opening hours is a big plus for Saffron Building Society savers.

Negative themes

  • Online access and IT systems at Saffron Building Society are often confusing and frustrating.
  • Mortgage services are slow and poorly communicated causing stress and dissatisfaction.
  • Customer service can be slow to respond with long waits on phone and poor email replies.
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About Saffron Building Society

Saffron Building Society are a mutual organisation and have 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.

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Reviews for Saffron Building Society

Showing 11 of 7065 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Charlotte was very helpful and patient

Savings 14th February 2026

Charlotte was very helpful and patient

Rated Good 4/5
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Excellent customer service, great app, unfortunately...

Savings 14th February 2026

Excellent customer service, great app, unfortunately not so competitive interest rates; sad to have to go elsewhere.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Account maturity options

    Very clear explanation of account moves. Zoe also made me aware of accounts available that were not on the recent letter I had received regarding interest rates

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    Savings
    Melanie 14th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Five star.

    Five star. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff.

    {"display":"Ben J","full_name":"Ben J","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Ben J 14th February 2026
  • 3/5

    Very low interest rate on cash isa fixed term which...

    Very low interest rate on cash isa fixed term which actually increased after I'd signed up to it

    Savings
    Verified source 14th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Savings accounts review.

    I have 2 different types of savings accounts, opened initially because they have excellent interest rates. On monitoring nterest rates regularly for similar accounts, these... I have 2 different types of savings accounts, opened initially because they have excellent interest rates. On monitoring nterest rates regularly for similar accounts, these 2 accounts have not been beaten. Also, on the occasions I have phoned their customer support, the agents have answered almost immediately and provided a friendly, polite and most helpful service in which all my questions have been most thoroughly answered. Read more Read less

    {"display":"PJ","full_name":"PJ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    PJ 13th February 2026
  • 5/5

    All good.

    All good. Friendly helpful staff at my local branch I can make an appointment for advice at any time

    Savings
    Verified source 13th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Polite and knowledgeable staff.

    Polite and knowledgeable staff. Interest rates are better than other societies and the range of products good.

    {"display":"Dawn ","full_name":"Dawn ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Dawn 13th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Friendly knowledgeable staff.

    Friendly knowledgeable staff. A good range of products.

    Savings
    Verified source 13th February 2026
  • 5/5

    First rate service on BTL mortgage

    Polite, informative and efficient service during 3 phone conversations with three members of staff. First rate.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 13th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Staff very helpful and knowledgeable.

    Staff very helpful and knowledgeable.

    Savings
    Verified source 13th February 2026

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