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Saffron Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.83/5

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 8,496 product reviews

Average score of 4.83/5
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 its friendly, helpful staff and the comfort of local branches where you can speak to real people. Many appreciate the competitive savings rates and the personal touch that makes banking feel less robotic. However, the online services and IT systems often frustrate users with slow responses, confusing processes, and frequent login issues. Mortgage experiences vary but tend to be slow and stressful with poor communication.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society’s staff are consistently friendly, helpful and make visits a pleasure. (76 mentions)

Negative themes

  • Online services and IT systems cause frequent login problems and delays. (8 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
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Reviews for Saffron Building Society

Showing 11 of 8496 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Josh gave me a bar of chocolate, which was a lovely...

Savings 11th September 2026

Josh gave me a bar of chocolate, which was a lovely surprise and greatly appreciated

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Lovely experience in Halstead, receiving chocolate...

Savings 11th September 2026

Lovely experience in Halstead, receiving chocolate from Josh was brilliant

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    I was very pleased when I came in last time, receive...

    I was very pleased when I came in last time, received help in upgrading my account to a better interest rate. Lovely staff in Haverhill... I was very pleased when I came in last time, received help in upgrading my account to a better interest rate. Lovely staff in Haverhill always pleasant. Served by Tina today Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 11th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I am very happy with the service I get in Colchester.

    I am very happy with the service I get in Colchester. Ian helped me today and was very helpful. I just wish there was a branch closer to me!

    Savings
    Verified source 11th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I was served by Ruby today with a smile

    Always pleasant staff in the Colchester branch. I come in every month and the service is always good. I was served by Ruby today with a smile.

    Savings
    Verified source 11th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I always have a good experience with Saffron and fee...

    I always have a good experience with Saffron and feel happy investing my money with you. Served by Tina

    Savings
    Verified source 11th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Received excellent service in Haverhill branch movin...

    Received excellent service in Haverhill branch moving funds. Served by Tina

    Savings
    Verified source 11th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Advice on Savings

    Clear and helpful advice on reinvesting a maturing bond held with Saffron

  • 5.00/5

    It was nice to be taken into a private office and as...

    It was nice to be taken into a private office and assisted, the library isn't as secure as a office branch. Thanks Dan J for the service

    Savings
    Verified source 11th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Friendly staff in Haverhill branch.

    Friendly staff in Haverhill branch. I was served by Tina today

    Savings
    Verified source 11th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Glad to see the Brentwood branch back open for busin...

    Glad to see the Brentwood branch back open for business. Thank you to max for the brilliant service

    Savings
    Verified source 11th September 2026

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