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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 1,786 product reviews

Average score of 4.90/5
5 star
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4 star
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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

Showing 11 of 1786 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Friendly, excellent customer service

Savings 21st January 2026

Friendly, excellent customer service

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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Very kind and helpful.

Savings 21st January 2026

Very kind and helpful. Helped me

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Felixstowe - staff very helpful and knowledgeable.

    Felixstowe - staff very helpful and knowledgeable. Louise helped us change our address on all our accounts.

    Savings
    Verified source 21st January 2026
  • 5/5

    Informative,fair service,good outcome

    Informative,fair service,good outcome

    Savings
    Verified source 21st January 2026
  • 5/5

    Easy and straightforward

    Smooth procedure to open savings account.

    Savings
    Verified source 19th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Easy and straightforward

    Smooth procedure to open account.

    Savings
    Verified source 19th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Very friendly and helpful staff.

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Explained everything thoroughly.

    Savings
    Verified source 19th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Very friendly and helpful staff.

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Explained everything thoroughly.

    Savings
    Verified source 19th January 2026
  • 5/5

    It was good to speak to people in person

    It was good to speak to people in person

    Savings
    Verified source 19th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Very efficient and friendly staff.

    Very efficient and friendly staff.

    Savings
    Verified source 16th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Very helpful and very understanding with explaining...

    Very helpful and very understanding with explaining everything

    Savings
    Verified source 16th January 2026

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