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Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.91/5

Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 1,885 product reviews

Average score of 4.91/5
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Reviews for Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Suffolk Building Society shines with its friendly, helpful staff and the comfort of local branches offering face-to-face service. People love the competitive savings rates and the personal touch that makes banking feel easy and welcoming. On the downside, some find the online services lacking and wish for more digital options and longer branch hours, while a few have been frustrated by mortgage borrowing rules and communication hiccups.

Positive themes

  • Suffolk Building Society’s staff are friendly, helpful and make you feel valued in branch.
  • Suffolk Building Society offers competitive savings rates that many find attractive.
  • Having a local branch to visit and speak face-to-face is a big plus for Suffolk Building Society.

Negative themes

  • Online services at Suffolk Building Society are limited and can be frustrating to use.
  • Some find Suffolk Building Society’s mortgage borrowing rules confusing and restrictive.
  • Suffolk Building Society’s fees are seen as high compared to other providers.

About Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society

At Suffolk Building Society we're here to help our members buy a home and save for the future with an organisation they can trust. Smart Money People is the place for Suffolk Building Society reviews. Read and write reviews to help increase trust and transparency in Financial Services.

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Reviews for Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society

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Savings 17th February 2026

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Very helpful

Savings 17th February 2026

My appointment took a little longer, but Tina was very helpful and came up with good solutions to help get the account opened that I wanted.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Very helpful and friendly.

    Very helpful and friendly. Listened to what I wanted and needed and they explained clearly my options.

    Savings
    Verified source 17th February 2026
  • 5/5

    You are nearest to us.

    You are nearest to us. Blah blah

    Savings
    Verified source 17th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Excellent service.

    We always speak to Tracy on our visits who is very friendly, extremely patient and professional. Her knowledge knows no bounds.

    Savings
    Verified source 16th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Very friendly and engaging staff- always having time...

    Very friendly and engaging staff- always having time and patience to explain (I never felt I couldn’t ask a question).

    Savings
    Verified source 16th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Friendly and helpful staff toodsy

    Friendly and helpful staff toodsy

    Savings
    Verified source 16th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Amazing girls give them pay rise

    Amazing girls give them pay rise

    Savings
    Verified source 16th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Porting mortgage

    I have found all staff to be friendly and helpful. Porting my mortgage to a new property was made very simple and uncomplicated, their mortgage... I have found all staff to be friendly and helpful. Porting my mortgage to a new property was made very simple and uncomplicated, their mortgage advisor, Stephen, couldn’t have been more helpful. Thank you. Read more Read less

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    Mortgages
    Elizabeth C 14th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Excellent products available and staff

    Excellent products available and all the staff from the reception to the member assistant and Brange Manager very helpful and excellent customer service.Amanda Gillespie and Helen Yellop both brilliant.

    Savings
    Verified source 13th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Very helpful.

    Very helpful. Explained everything fully and clearly.

    Savings
    Verified source 13th February 2026

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