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Saffron Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.83/5

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 7,896 product reviews

Average score of 4.83/5
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 7896 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Zoe, (maturity information)

Savings 22nd June 2026

Zoe dealt with all my queries with utmost friendliness and professionalism. Highly recommended member of the team.

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Spoke with Andy & Lucy at length about a small amoun...

Savings 22nd June 2026

Spoke with Andy & Lucy at length about a small amount of money we'd like to invest, we've booked to come back in and see... Spoke with Andy & Lucy at length about a small amount of money we'd like to invest, we've booked to come back in and see Andy early July, we do love the local Ware Branch, we're always offered a coffee whenever we come in. Read more Read less

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Always such friendly service over the phones.

    Always such friendly service over the phones. I spoke to a lady called Cassie Jones who was prompt in sorting out my questions and was very patient .

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I didn't have my book with me today, but Lucy took h...

    I didn't have my book with me today, but Lucy took her time with me, after going through the checks she was able to help me sort the query out.

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Ware Branch

    Always so lovely and welcoming, very helpful with my accounts

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    The service i receive at the Ware Branch has always...

    The service i receive at the Ware Branch has always been exceptional whenever I come in.

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Amazing service from Lucy

    Amazing service from Lucy - Ware is always amazeballs

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very easy product switch, Kim was helpful and profes...

    Very easy product switch, Kim was helpful and professional.

    Mortgages
    Verified source 22nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very happy with the experience at Royston

    Very happy with the experience. The Royston staff are always friendly, helpful and offering great service.

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very pleased with the service that I have received

    Very pleased with the service that I have received from Caroline at Royston today. She explained everything to me. Very happy as she made the whole process simple!

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Saw Caroline in the Royston branch

    I have saved with Saffron Building Society for many years. I have always received very good service. Saw Caroline in the Royston branch

    Savings
    Verified source 22nd June 2026

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