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Saffron Building Society reviews

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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 7,773 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 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 7773 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Travelled for 90 minutes to Haverhill branch to sort...

Savings 5th June 2026

Travelled for 90 minutes to Haverhill branch to sort out Mum's accounts. Both Ellie & Tina gave exemplary service to us today. Extremely grateful for the time given to us today

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Very helpful at all times served by Ellie today.

Savings 5th June 2026

Very helpful at all times served by Ellie today.

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Sophia saved the day for me and Saffron

    Was having problems with app and getting into my account. Not sure how much was due to my errors and how much to glitches in... Was having problems with app and getting into my account. Not sure how much was due to my errors and how much to glitches in their system but Sophia the Member Representative was calm and patient and willing to try a variety of methods. We did not succeed initially but she explained what she would do and promised to phone me once she had explored further and did so. The next time we succeeded Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Chris S 5th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Nice friendly staff in Haverhill branch, served by T...

    Nice friendly staff in Haverhill branch, served by Tina today

    Savings
    Verified source 5th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very friendly staff with fast service in Haverhill.

    Very friendly staff with fast service in Haverhill. Tina was lovely today

    Savings
    Verified source 5th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always helpful and pleasant in Haverhill, Tina serve...

    Always helpful and pleasant in Haverhill, Tina served me today

    Savings
    Verified source 5th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    The Guys in Brentwood Branch and on the phones are s...

    The Guys in Brentwood Branch and on the phones are so helpful with my Queries - Was Served by Ally Today

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    Savings
    Susan D 5th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Tina was very knowledgeable and helpful in Haverhill...

    Tina was very knowledgeable and helpful in Haverhill branch

    Savings
    Verified source 4th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Lovely and helpful in Haverhill branch, served by Ti...

    Lovely and helpful in Haverhill branch, served by Tina today

    Savings
    Verified source 4th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I was offered a cup of tea and rest whilst it poured...

    I was offered a cup of tea and rest whilst it poured with rain by Morgan Excellent service with Tina today in Haverhill branch

    Savings
    Verified source 4th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very friendly service from Tina in Haverhill branch

    Very friendly service from Tina in Haverhill branch

    Savings
    Verified source 4th June 2026

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