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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 7,807 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

Showing 11 of 7807 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Exception personal customer service.

Savings 9th June 2026

Really impressed that an account I opened over 13 years ago was still earning good interest. Very impressed with how patient and helpful Nicola was... Really impressed that an account I opened over 13 years ago was still earning good interest. Very impressed with how patient and helpful Nicola was while we were trying to dig up all the details for an account I had not looked at for a long time. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Joshua Inglebury

Savings 9th June 2026

Joshua Inglebury was so helpful…and thorough

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    I came into give my maturity choices at Royston

    I came into give my maturity choices at Royston

    Savings
    Verified source 9th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I came into Royston to sort out my affairs following...

    I came into Royston to sort out my affairs following the sad death of my Husband. Debbie was so kind and she has sorted out... I came into Royston to sort out my affairs following the sad death of my Husband. Debbie was so kind and she has sorted out everything thgt I needed to do. It was such a worry I am so grateful to her for making this so easy for me a big thank you. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 9th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    A FANTASTIC SERVICE ON A SATURDAY MORNING WHATEVER T...

    A FANTASTIC SERVICE ON A SATURDAY MORNING WHATEVER THE WEATHER

    Savings
    Verified source 9th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    i TOOK OUT CASH AT ROYSTON ON SATURDAY IT IS FANTAST...

    i TOOK OUT CASH AT ROYSTON ON SATURDAY IT IS FANTASTIC TO BE SERVED LIKE THIS ON SATURDAYS

    Savings
    Verified source 9th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    A very friendly and helpful service when I gave matu...

    A very friendly and helpful service when I gave maturity details today

    Savings
    Verified source 9th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Paid in cash at your Royston branch

    Paid in cash at your Royston branch

    Savings
    Verified source 9th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    The girls and guys are always happy helpful and it i...

    The girls and guys are always happy helpful and it is a joy to be served by them instead of the internet banking systems.

    Savings
    Verified source 9th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    VERY GOOD 99% ENJOY MY VISITS YOU ARE ALWAYS KIND AN...

    VERY GOOD 99% ENJOY MY VISITS YOU ARE ALWAYS KIND AND HELPFUL

    Savings
    Verified source 9th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    EXCELLENT SERVICE TODAY AS USUAL IN ROYSTON WHICH I...

    EXCELLENT SERVICE TODAY AS USUAL IN ROYSTON WHICH I USE ALL THE TIME SMILEY FACE !

    Savings
    Verified source 9th June 2026

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