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Saffron Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.82/5

Saffron Building Society reviews

Verified business Last reviewed within 7 days Customer Satisfaction Champion Consumer Guardian
  • 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 7,796 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
Social media

Reviews for Saffron Building Society

Showing 11 of 7796 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Easy quick process renewing my ISA in Stortford

Savings 9th June 2026

My ISA matures on the 18th of June and Cassie was able to take instructions for me over the counter. Quick and easy process, hassle free, everything easily explained.

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Great service at Haverhill branch, fair rates of int...

Savings 9th June 2026

Great service at Haverhill branch, fair rates of interest. Served by Tina today

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    The Service I've received from Saffron over the years..

    The Service I've received from Saffron over the year has been nothing short of superb, the service, the patience and how attentive everyone has been... The Service I've received from Saffron over the year has been nothing short of superb, the service, the patience and how attentive everyone has been at Ware has been brilliant, i decided to take the majority of my money elsewhere due to the interest rate offered, i decided to leave £4,000 with Saffron as i didn't want to remove all of the money due to the brilliant service received, today i spoke with Andy but the service I've received at the Ware Branch has always been brilliant over the years. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 9th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Harvey was great.

    Harvey was great. Love coming into Stortford branch and having a chat with him. Always a very personable experience

    Savings
    Verified source 9th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Dan H helped me with my maturity and online access w...

    Dan H helped me with my maturity and online access with a smile. Great experience coming into branch

    Savings
    Verified source 9th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    quality service from max at Brentwood.

    quality service from max at Brentwood. Always happy to take the extra step

    Savings
    Verified source 9th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Helpful and knowledgeable

    My online account was locked and also had some queries regarding my maturing ISA from an external provider. Cassie Jones helped to unlock my account,... My online account was locked and also had some queries regarding my maturing ISA from an external provider. Cassie Jones helped to unlock my account, and explained the procedure of how to transfer my ISA to Saffron BS. Thank you. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 9th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Deborah saves the day.

    I had had trouble logging in; I phoned and found myself talking to Deborah Wood. She was a tower of strength and, in particular, patient... I had had trouble logging in; I phoned and found myself talking to Deborah Wood. She was a tower of strength and, in particular, patient with my poor hearing. She checked my details including mobile number and email address. She also checked my account numbers and reported their balances. She proposed browsers as a potential source of the problem and suggested a restart of my browser. Problem solved! Tip-top from Deborah. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Dr W 8th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Alovely helpful assistant who was very knowledgeable.

    Alovely helpful assistant who was very knowledgeable.

    Savings
    Verified source 8th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Extremely friendly great service very helpful

    Extremely friendly great service very helpful

    Savings
    Verified source 8th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Lovely service as usual and hope that everyone of yo...

    Lovely service as usual and hope that everyone of you enjoyed your meal last week. It was nice to see you all out enjoying yourselves and having a nice evening.

    Savings
    Verified source 8th June 2026

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