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Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.90/5

Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 1,805 product reviews

Average score of 4.90/5
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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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Good advice caring staff love having a branch in Had...

Savings 26th January 2026

Good advice caring staff love having a branch in Hadleigh face to face service very important

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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Good advice, caring staff, love having a branch in H...

Savings 26th January 2026

Good advice, caring staff, love having a branch in Hadleigh face to face service very important

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Good visit excellent service great branch

    Good visit excellent service great branch

    Savings
    Verified source 26th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Very good customer service and friendly

    Very good customer service and friendly

    Savings
    Verified source 26th January 2026
  • 4/5

    Great service, got what made sense for my finances.

    Great service, got what made sense for my finances.

    Savings
    Verified source 26th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Sudbury Suffolk Building Society

    Suffolk Building Society branch at Sudbury, staff are very friendly, and always take time to show me and wife how valued our customer is.

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    Savings
    Metin A 25th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Great very professional.

    Great very professional. Took time and explained everything in full.

    Savings
    Verified source 24th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Ipswich - Very good experience.

    Ipswich - Very good experience. Accounts were explained well and clearly. The room and archives were fantastic.

    Savings
    Verified source 24th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Friendly staff, straightforward service

    Friendly staff, straightforward service

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd January 2026
  • 5/5

    Caring advice love having a branch in Hadleigh face...

    Caring advice love having a branch in Hadleigh face to face service very important.

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd January 2026
  • 5/5

    Caring staff lovely having a branch in Hadleigh.

    Caring staff lovely having a branch in Hadleigh. Face to face service very important.

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd January 2026

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