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Rated Excellent 4.67/5

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 6,304 product reviews

Average score of 4.67/5
5 star
81%
4 star
10%
3 star
4%
2 star
2%
1 star
3%
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 like Halstead and Brentwood, making banking feel personal and easy. However, the online experience and app often frustrate users, with slow systems and unclear processes. Branch opening hours and staffing levels also leave some feeling let down.

Positive themes

  • Saffron Building Society staff are consistently friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.
  • Local branches like Halstead and Brentwood offer a warm welcome and great face-to-face service.
  • Saffron Building Society makes maturity instructions and account changes straightforward with helpful staff.

Negative themes

  • The online system and app are often slow and difficult to use for many customers.
  • Branch opening hours and staffing levels sometimes cause long waits or closures when expected open.
  • Interest rates are seen as low and uncompetitive compared to other providers.
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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

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Savings 10th December 2025

Very friendly and informed service

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Savings 10th December 2025

I was helped over the phone with transferring money and the whole process was straightforward and stress-free. Zoe was friendly, patient and explained everything clearly.... I was helped over the phone with transferring money and the whole process was straightforward and stress-free. Zoe was friendly, patient and explained everything clearly. Excellent customer service — it really made a difference. Thank you! Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Spot on service from the Brentwood branch.

    Spot on service from the Brentwood branch.

    Savings
    Verified source 10th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Very helpful assistant at the Halstead branch - stuc...

    Very helpful assistant at the Halstead branch - stuck with the society for many years as I have always received excellent service- served by Ally

    Savings
    Verified source 10th December 2025
  • 5/5

    NEEDED TO DEAL WITH MY MATURITY OPTIONS AND WAS NOT...

    NEEDED TO DEAL WITH MY MATURITY OPTIONS AND WAS NOT SURE IF I NEEDED AN APPOINTMENT.

    Savings
    Verified source 9th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Handy being open on the high street, beeb coming to...

    Handy being open on the high street, beeb coming to Halstead for years and always good

    Savings
    Verified source 9th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Very helpful service at Halstead served by Lyn today

    Very helpful service at Halstead served by Lyn today

    Savings
    Verified source 9th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Quick response and Very helpful customer service staff.

    Very helpful customer service staff. Nice to speak to a human. No wait time and I got everything sorted out.

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    Savings
    Saryu P 9th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Came into Royston this morning as needed to transfer...

    Came into Royston this morning as needed to transfer some money into my bank

    Savings
    Verified source 9th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Been members for a long time and the staff are alway...

    Been members for a long time and the staff are always excellent at Hasltead, friendly and polite1

    Savings
    Verified source 9th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Rosanna was very helpful and good to speak with

    Rosanna was very helpful and good to speak with

    Mortgages
    Verified source 8th December 2025

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