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Rated Excellent 4.76/5

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 7,640 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 7640 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

reinvesting my ISA

Savings 3rd May 2026

I spoke with Sophia about reinvesting my ISA and she understood my requirements and was very helpful

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Very professional

Mortgages 1st May 2026

Very experienced and knowledgeable about the products And if I didn’t understand anything, she was always able to come back and explain it once again if needed.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Great customer service

    Sophie knows her stuff, and sought help when unsure.

    {"display":"MarianB","full_name":"MarianB","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    MarianB 1st May 2026
  • 5/5

    Very appreciative of Michael's help with tax certs a...

    Very appreciative of Michael's help with tax certs and fscs questions

    Savings
    Verified source 1st May 2026
  • 5/5

    Excellent savings account with good interest rate

    Saffron Building Society provides an online savings account that gives an excellent interest rate even though money can be moved in or out of the... Saffron Building Society provides an online savings account that gives an excellent interest rate even though money can be moved in or out of the account on demand. The online account seems very secure and quite easy to access. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Edward Grant 30th April 2026
  • 5/5

    The lady who help me was very patient and lovely...

    The lady who help me was very patient and lovely

    Mortgages
    Verified source 30th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Very satisfied

    Always available when required and friendly approachable staff members.

    Savings
    Verified source 30th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Staff are ALWAYS friendly, helpful and welcoming.

    Staff are ALWAYS friendly, helpful and welcoming.

    {"display":"Alastair ","full_name":"Alastair ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Alastair 30th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Was served by josh today and it was a pleasure he wa...

    Was served by josh today and it was a pleasure he was a very lovely young man like all the staff in Halstead

    Savings
    Verified source 30th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Josh was so nice and lovely to me today even thougbh...

    Josh was so nice and lovely to me today even thougbhi was slow as I have recently had an accident.

    Savings
    Verified source 30th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Family building society.

    Although Saffron hold my money, they feel more like a family. Nothing is too much trouble.

    Savings
    Verified source 30th April 2026

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