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Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.93/5

Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society reviews

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People rate this company as Excellent based on 2,254 product reviews

Average score of 4.93/5
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Reviews for Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society really shines with its friendly, knowledgeable staff and the comfort of face-to-face service at local branches. People appreciate the competitive savings rates and the personal touch that makes banking feel less like a chore. However, some are frustrated by limited Saturday opening hours and wish for more modern conveniences like cash cards. Mortgage experiences have been mixed, with delays and confusing processes leaving a few feeling let down.

Positive themes

  • Savings staff are friendly, helpful and make face-to-face banking a pleasure.
  • Savings products offer good rates and clear explanations from staff.
  • Local branches make banking easy and personal with convenient access.

Negative themes

  • Saturday opening hours cutbacks cause real inconvenience for working customers.
  • Mortgage process is slow and frustrating with poor communication.
  • Savings rates sometimes feel poor compared to other building societies.

About Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society

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Reviews for Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society

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Savings 12th May 2026

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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The staff are helpful & friendly. Bank unhelpful.

Savings 11th May 2026

The staff are helpful & friendly. I transferred my funds from my ISA account in a bank as the online system was not usable. The branch is easily accessible. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    The staff are helpful & friendly. Bank unhelpful.

    The staff are helpful & friendly. I transferred my funds from my ISA account in a bank as the online system was not usable. The branch is easily accessible. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    Savings
    Verified source 11th May 2026
  • 5/5

    The staff are helpful & friendly. Bank unhelpful.

    The staff are helpful & friendly. I transferred my funds from my ISA account in a bank as the online system was not usable. The branch is easily accessible. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    Savings
    Verified source 11th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Went into Woodbridge to sort out our Insurance, Jack...

    Went into Woodbridge to sort out our Insurance, Jack and Marie were most helpful.

    Home Insurance
    Verified source 11th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Very helpful when setting up a new account

    Very helpful when setting up a new account

    Savings
    Verified source 11th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Helpful staff good rates of interest ethical

    Helpful staff good rates of interest ethical

    Savings
    Verified source 11th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Popped into the Woodbridge Branch today to open anot...

    Popped into the Woodbridge Branch today to open another savings account. Very happy with the service we got. Staff we very helpful

    Savings
    Verified source 11th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Banking made easy, pleasant staff and tidy branch

    Banking made easy, pleasant staff and tidy branch

    Savings
    Verified source 11th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Very efficient and attentive could not wish for more

    Very efficient and attentive could not wish for more

    Savings
    Verified source 11th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Really good experience in Woodbridge branch, friendl...

    Really good experience in Woodbridge branch, friendly and efficient!

    Savings
    Verified source 9th May 2026

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