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Rated Excellent 4.68/5

Saffron Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 6,315 product reviews

Average score of 4.68/5
5 star
81%
4 star
10%
3 star
4%
2 star
2%
1 star
3%
Reviews for Saffron Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Saffron Building Society shines with its friendly, helpful staff and the comfort of local branches like Halstead and Brentwood, making banking feel personal and easy. However, the online experience and app often frustrate users, with slow systems and unclear processes. Branch opening hours and staffing levels also leave some feeling let down.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society staff are consistently friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.
  • Local branches like Halstead and Brentwood offer a warm welcome and great face-to-face service.
  • Saffron Building Society makes maturity instructions and account changes straightforward with helpful staff.

Negative themes

  • The online system and app are often slow and difficult to use for many customers.
  • Branch opening hours and staffing levels sometimes cause long waits or closures when expected open.
  • Interest rates are seen as low and uncompetitive compared to other providers.
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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 6315 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Didn't receive clear maturity information.

Savings 11th December 2025

Didn't receive clear maturity information. But came nto Halstead today and Lyn has helped me today and was very clear and explained everything

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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Counter staff always helpful.

Savings 11th December 2025

Counter staff always helpful. Served with a smile, never rushed when at the counter. Helped by Kendra today, needed paperwork printed.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    The standard of service in Brentwood is amazing

    The standard of service in Brentwood is amazing

    Savings
    Verified source 11th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Spoke with Kendra about my Savings.

    Spoke with Kendra about my Savings. Always helpful and knowledgeable.

    Savings
    Verified source 11th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Everybody is friendly and helpful and polite and the...

    Everybody is friendly and helpful and polite and they are get at listening to members

    Savings
    Verified source 11th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Deposited cheques with Kendra.

    Deposited cheques with Kendra. Never any problems, very good service.

    Savings
    Verified source 11th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Was served by Ruby who was brilliant and helpful in...

    Was served by Ruby who was brilliant and helpful in Colchester

    Savings
    Verified source 11th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Very helpful lady.

    Very helpful lady. Easy service.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 11th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Visited BS Branch to make a withdrawal, Kendra helpful.

    Visited BS Branch to make a withdrawal, Kendra helpful. no problems.

    Savings
    Verified source 11th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Mortgage renewal

    My experience relates to a mortgage renewal for a BTL (expat). I found the service provided clear and prompt and without many of the hurdles... My experience relates to a mortgage renewal for a BTL (expat). I found the service provided clear and prompt and without many of the hurdles that one often associates with having to provide foreign documentation. Read more Read less

    Mortgages
    Verified source 10th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Fantastic service form dan in Brentwood.

    Fantastic service form dan in Brentwood.

    Savings
    Verified source 10th December 2025

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