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Rated Excellent • 4.84/5

Saffron Building Society reviews

Verified business Last reviewed within 7 days Customer Satisfaction Champion Consumer Guardian British bank awards winner
  • 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 8,766 product reviews

Average score of 4.84/5
5 star
85%
4 star
9%
3 star
3%
2 star
1%
1 star
2%
Reviews for Saffron Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Saffron Building Society shines with genuinely friendly and helpful staff who make banking feel personal and straightforward. Their savings products often offer competitive rates, especially for regular savers and loyal customers. However, many find the online and app experience frustrating, with frequent access issues and poor digital support. Slow processing and communication hiccups also dampen the experience for some.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society staff are consistently friendly, helpful and make you feel valued. (82 mentions)
  • Savings accounts often have competitive interest rates that many find attractive. (13 mentions)

Negative themes

  • The online app and website are often described as clunky and frustrating to use. (6 mentions)
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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 8766 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

Sarah was extremely helpful!

Savings • 26th October 2026

Sarah was extremely helpful especially with referring myself to Danielle (Wren) for some further financial help.

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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Kyle provided me with amazing service today!

Savings • 26th October 2026

Kyle provided me with amazing service today in the Colchester branch.

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Excellent service from Kyle!

    Kyle provided me with excellent service.

    Savings
    Verified source 26th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very helpful service at Halstead today today served...

    Very helpful service at Halstead today today served by Lyn

    Savings
    Verified source 26th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Nice & friendly & always helpful in Haverhill.

    Nice & friendly & always helpful in Haverhill. Served by Sarah today

    Savings
    Verified source 26th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Everyone at Halstead is always friendly and helpful...

    Everyone at Halstead is always friendly and helpful and look after me, serves by Lyn today

    Savings
    Verified source 26th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I came into Royston branch as my accounts needed upd...

    I came into Royston branch as my accounts needed updating as I wasn't sure if I was on the best rates. Caroline was very helpful and informative.

    Savings
    Verified source 26th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    excellent help from real person

    The assistant Sarah Atkins gave excellent service and seemed to understand the issues for us being on a remote Scottish island , trying to open a new savings account.

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    Savings
    A C 24th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Kyle the South African manager is a credit to the br...

    Kyle the South African manager is a credit to the branch as is his team. All staff and re friendly and helpful. Max served with... Kyle the South African manager is a credit to the branch as is his team. All staff and re friendly and helpful. Max served with a smile on his face and engagement. No faults at all. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Samantha 24th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    This morning I paid in some cash to my savings accou...

    This morning I paid in some cash to my savings account in Royston. It is so nice to be able to do this so effortlessly... This morning I paid in some cash to my savings account in Royston. It is so nice to be able to do this so effortlessly especially on a Saturday morning. Please stay as lovely and helpful as you are always and many thanks. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 24th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Nicole-phone support

    Nicole was knowledgeable, engaged, professional and helpful. She was able to deal with our queries on the phone, saving us a trip to branch.

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    Savings
    Kim M 23rd October 2026

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