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Rated Excellent 4.83/5

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 7,951 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 7951 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Always love coming into the Ware branch for a chat w...

Savings 26th June 2026

Always love coming into the Ware branch for a chat whilst checking up on my accounts

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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New customer visit to Haverhill branch and spoke to...

Savings 26th June 2026

New customer visit to Haverhill branch and spoke to Ellie provided me with everything I needed

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    We came into the Ware Branch this afternoon to see i...

    We came into the Ware Branch this afternoon to see if someone could speak to us about our accounts, Lucy kindly was able to see... We came into the Ware Branch this afternoon to see if someone could speak to us about our accounts, Lucy kindly was able to see if someone was available, Andy kindly fitted us in before his lunch break and went through all the options available to us and worked out all the interest we'd accrue during that time, it's nice to come in and be able to see someone and also feel important when doing so, the members of staff at the Ware Branch are a credit to Saffron Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 26th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Thank you to saffron for putting air-conditioning in...

    Thank you to saffron for putting air-conditioning in the branches. It was a pleasure dealing with Dan at Brentwood.

    Savings
    Verified source 26th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    My seeds that I planted after opening my ISA have st...

    My seeds that I planted after opening my ISA have started to grow- They're always very friendly in the Ware branch

    Savings
    Verified source 26th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I had booked an appointment through jake on the coun...

    I had booked an appointment through jake on the counter with Andy who was very helpful in helping me make a decision on what account would be beneficial for me.

    Savings
    Verified source 26th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    It is always a pleasure to come into the Brentwood b...

    It is always a pleasure to come into the Brentwood branch. Max helped me gain higher interest on my savings.

    Savings
    Verified source 26th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always becomes a highlight of my day going into Saff...

    Always becomes a highlight of my day going into Saffron Building Society. Max serves with a smile in his face and confidence in his voice.

    Savings
    Verified source 26th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always very helpful in Ware- also love the aircon!

    Always very helpful in Ware- also love the aircon!

    Savings
    Verified source 26th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    All good brilliant service, team are always smiling

    All good brilliant service, team are always smiling

    Savings
    Verified source 26th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very in depth explanations by the team, really assis...

    Very in depth explanations by the team, really assisted us with our ISA queries,

    Savings
    Verified source 26th June 2026

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