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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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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 1,874 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 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

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Yes I am satisfied apart from feedback which I disli...

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Yes I am satisfied apart from feedback which I dislike intensly

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  • 5/5

    Good customer service and happy to help at Saxmundha...

    Good customer service and happy to help at Saxmundham branch

    Savings
    Verified source 12th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Appointment

    Appointment as expected. Good support from Laura for both parties.

    Savings
    Verified source 11th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Very helpful service, made to feel at ease

    Very helpful service, made to feel at ease

    Savings
    Verified source 11th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Informative and very helpful.

    Informative and very helpful. Excellent customer service.

    Savings
    Verified source 11th February 2026
  • 5/5

    As always, business dealt with politely and efficien...

    As always, business dealt with politely and efficiently.

    Savings
    Verified source 11th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Explained everything very clearly.

    Explained everything very clearly. Easy process to open an account.

    Savings
    Verified source 11th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Tina was very helpful

    Tina makes good tea, explains the procedure very well, is thorough and professional.

    Savings
    Verified source 10th February 2026
  • 5/5

    A very nice lady very helpful went away feeling...

    A very nice lady very helpful went away feeling happy

    Savings
    Verified source 10th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Excellent service, face to face service.

    Excellent service, face to face service.

    Savings
    Verified source 10th February 2026

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