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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 2,207 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

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 2207 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Ruben was amazing.

Savings 30th April 2026

Ruben was amazing. They explained things throughly and was extremely friendly and informative.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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Very helpful

Savings 30th April 2026

Very helpful in dealing with a dormant account. I was quickly seen and was able to create a new account that met my current requirements... Very helpful in dealing with a dormant account. I was quickly seen and was able to create a new account that met my current requirements and monies were transferred to the new account, a 3 year fixed rate ISA. Read more Read less

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Ipswich branch

    Michelle was friendly, courteous and explained everything fully to me. She answered all my questions with patience and humour, which is always a bonus!

    Savings
    Verified source 30th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Phoned the society and spoke to Chloe she was helpful.

    Phoned the society and spoke to Chloe she was helpful. Came in to Sudbury they were all helpful

    Savings
    Verified source 29th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Very helpful and efficient and friendly staff

    Very helpful and efficient and friendly staff

    Savings
    Verified source 29th April 2026
  • 5/5

    I needed a secure savings vehicle, that I could acce...

    I needed a secure savings vehicle, that I could access if necessary, but which provided some interest, ideally as much as possible. I compared options... I needed a secure savings vehicle, that I could access if necessary, but which provided some interest, ideally as much as possible. I compared options on- line and Suffolk appeared to offer best option. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 29th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Local for local people

    Local branch, easy to access, that are engaged with their customers. Rather than the non service that is offered by banks in general.

    Savings
    Verified source 29th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Michelle was very helpful in helping me move accts

    Michelle was very helpful in helping me move accts

    Savings
    Verified source 29th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Courteous polite staff, informative and specific to...

    Courteous polite staff, informative and specific to your requirements. Good comparable savings products available.

    Savings
    Verified source 28th April 2026
  • 5/5

    Like coming into the branch in Sudbury

    Like coming into the branch in Sudbury

    Savings
    Verified source 28th April 2026
  • 5/5

    All good when I come in and you have comfy chairs to...

    All good when I come in and you have comfy chairs to sit on

    Savings
    Verified source 28th April 2026

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