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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 2,290 product reviews

Average score of 4.90/5
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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

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 2290 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Very good service would recommend

Savings 21st May 2026

Very good service would recommend

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Experience great customer service at our visit

Savings 21st May 2026

Experience great customer service at our visit

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Fast efficient service polite with a smile

    Fast efficient service polite with a smile

    Savings
    Verified source 21st May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Helpful and friendly in the Haverhill branch

    Helpful and friendly in the Haverhill branch

    Savings
    Verified source 21st May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Easy appointment, jack was lovely to talk too and ve...

    Easy appointment, jack was lovely to talk too and very patient with me. Coffee was great and opened an Ida

    Savings
    Verified source 21st May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Great seen on the day.

    Great seen on the day. Wanted to complete an isa

    Savings
    Verified source 21st May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Helpful staff and patience ease of access

    Helpful staff and patience ease of access

    Savings
    Verified source 21st May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Never had a bad experience in Haverhill

    Never had a bad experience in Haverhill

    Savings
    Verified source 21st May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Mortgage application.

    Ethan Whight dealt with our application from the start to receiving a Mortgage offer. He dealt with our queries in a very professional manner and... Ethan Whight dealt with our application from the start to receiving a Mortgage offer. He dealt with our queries in a very professional manner and helped us throughout the application process. This is a very good balanced combination of on-line communication, together with the personal approach. I would have no hesitation in recommending The Suffolk Building Society and in particular Ethan Whight if you would like assistance in arranging a Mortgage. Read more Read less

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    Mortgages
    Robert K 20th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Well looked after and made the experience easy.

    Well looked after and made the experience easy. At Ipswich branch today.

    Savings
    Verified source 20th May 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Professional friendly and informative

    Professional friendly and informative

    Savings
    Verified source 20th May 2026

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