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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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People rate this company as Excellent based on 2,661 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’s Savings service shines with friendly, helpful staff and a lovely local branch feel. People really appreciate the face-to-face advice and clear explanations that make managing savings straightforward. However, some grumbles about mortgage delays and poor communication stand out, along with a wish for better savings rates and Saturday openings.

Positive themes

  • Savings staff are friendly, helpful and make everything easy to understand. (48 mentions)
  • Savings branches feel local and welcoming with easy access and personal service. (17 mentions)
  • Savings accounts offer good or competitive interest rates alongside great service. (7 mentions)

About Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society

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Reviews for Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society

Showing 11 of 2661 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

Courtney was very helpful, opened my accounts withou...

Savings • 5th October 2026

Courtney was very helpful, opened my accounts without any fuss

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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Local, friendly, not packed with people

Savings • 5th October 2026

Local, friendly, not packed with people

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Paying IHT

    Very helpful. Wanted to help resolve my query and dealt with it very professionally and compassionately

    Savings
    Verified source 5th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always a pleasure in Woodbridge, lovely and local

    Always a pleasure in Woodbridge, lovely and local

    Savings
    Verified source 5th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Came to Woodbridge to open an account.

    Came to Woodbridge to open an account. Was seen by very kind staff who offered a cup of tea. Nice tidy branch and very attentive.

    Savings
    Verified source 5th October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Amazing customer support

    My mortgage advisor remained the same throughout the process and was always aware of the status of my application without ever having to revisit previously... My mortgage advisor remained the same throughout the process and was always aware of the status of my application without ever having to revisit previously provided information. My advisor was extremely helpful and friendly and made every effort to make the process as straightforward as possible. I have been with many other lenders previously and Suffolk Building Society is by far the best for customer service and support that I have used. Read more Read less

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    Mortgages
    Stew 3rd October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Personal face to face

    Very good, great to be able to go into a branch and talk face to face to a person

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Friendly and helpful staff.

    Friendly and helpful staff. Good range of products.

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Good service, explained information clearly

    Good service, explained information clearly

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    A excellent friendly and efficient service

    The society is genuinely people friendly not only for savings but their involvement in community projects and member events. I feel part of something special... The society is genuinely people friendly not only for savings but their involvement in community projects and member events. I feel part of something special being a member.The service in branch is friendly and welcoming. They make time for their customers which is key Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent staff. Good product range.

    Excellent staff. Good product range

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd October 2026

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