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Rated Excellent 4.74/5

Saffron Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 7,160 product reviews

Average score of 4.74/5
5 star
82%
4 star
10%
3 star
3%
2 star
2%
1 star
3%
Reviews for Saffron Building Society have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Saffron Building Society shines with friendly, helpful staff and a strong local branch presence that makes saving feel personal and valued. Their savings products offer competitive rates and clear communication, especially in branches. However, online access and IT systems cause frustration, with slow responses and complicated processes. Mortgage services often feel slow, inflexible, and poorly communicated, dampening the overall experience.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society's staff are friendly, patient and genuinely helpful in branches and on the phone.
  • Saffron Building Society offers competitive savings rates that many find attractive and rewarding.
  • Having a local branch with good opening hours is a big plus for Saffron Building Society savers.

Negative themes

  • Online access and IT systems at Saffron Building Society are often confusing and frustrating.
  • Mortgage services are slow and poorly communicated causing stress and dissatisfaction.
  • Customer service can be slow to respond with long waits on phone and poor email replies.
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About Saffron Building Society

Saffron Building Society are a mutual organisation and have 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.

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Reviews for Saffron Building Society

Showing 11 of 7160 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Great assistance from Charlotte Hartnell.

Savings 23rd February 2026

Great assistance from Charlotte Hartnell. Disappointed that the savings products on offer did not have better rates.

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MW
Rated Excellent 5/5
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I have moved back to the north of England

Savings 23rd February 2026

I have moved back to the north of England and wish to close my accounts with the Saffron. I will be using the money to... I have moved back to the north of England and wish to close my accounts with the Saffron. I will be using the money to pay for my holidays this year. The only reason I said I am unlikely to recommend the Saffron to family and friends is because we are 300 miles away from Essex! Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    It is refreshing to be able to talk to someone in pe...

    It is refreshing to be able to talk to someone in person.

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd February 2026
  • 5/5

    Great customer service

    Short queue before I spoke to someone. No lengthy menus to navigate before speaking to an operator. Spoke to Charlotte who was very helpful and... Short queue before I spoke to someone. No lengthy menus to navigate before speaking to an operator. Spoke to Charlotte who was very helpful and patient while she helped to resolve my issue. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Fiona M 23rd February 2026
  • 5/5

    Called in to update my expiring ISA

    Called in to update my expiring ISA

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd February 2026
  • 5/5

    My ISA had matured and l went into to renew for ano...

    My ISA had matured and l went into to renew for another year. I was served and managed to accomplish my visit without any fuss.

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd February 2026
  • 4/5

    Customer service always quick and effortless

    Customer service always quick and effortless but there are more competitive easy access interest rates for saving accounts. Sophia was amazingly helpful and polite on the phone.

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    Savings
    Steven M 23rd February 2026
  • 5/5

    Thank you for sorting out my little problem in Brent...

    Thank you for sorting out my little problem in Brentwood today

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd February 2026
  • 5/5

    Always helpful and understanding

    Always helpful and understanding

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    Savings
    Jennifer s 23rd February 2026
  • 5/5

    I came into Brentwood today as it is accessible- was...

    I came into Brentwood today as it is accessible- was able to sit down in a room to give my instructions.

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd February 2026
  • 5/5

    Good interest rate and fab customer service

    Good interest rate and fab customer service

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    Savings
    R B 23rd February 2026

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