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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 1,862 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

Showing 11 of 1862 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Clean and friendly, no complaints whatsoever, Woodbr...

Savings 9th February 2026

Clean and friendly, no complaints whatsoever, Woodbridge is very very nice. My local branch , efficient.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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Renewing my Buy to Let mortgage

Mortgages 9th February 2026

We've had a Buy to Let mortgage with Suffolk Building Society for some years now. I've just renewed on the phone today with a lovely... We've had a Buy to Let mortgage with Suffolk Building Society for some years now. I've just renewed on the phone today with a lovely lady called Maria. She was fantastic. Very friendly, helpful and informative. She explained all my options in detail and I felt very well informed making my decision. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    The decorations in the branch are simple but effective.

    The decorations in the branch are simple but effective. They really brighten the branch up. The staff in Woodbridge are always really friendly and helpful to us.

    Savings
    Verified source 9th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Saxmundham Branch

    Wonderful service received in branch

    Savings
    Verified source 9th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Happy with Woodbridge, smart branch.

    Happy with Woodbridge, smart branch. Always see Marie, lovely lady

    Savings
    Verified source 9th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Always happy to come to Woodbridge, good customer se...

    Always happy to come to Woodbridge, good customer service and nice clean branch

    Savings
    Verified source 9th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Ravenswood service

    Your staff at Ravenswood helped me and my wife setting up our isa’s and they d made the process easy. Thanks for this.

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    Savings
    Colin G 6th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Very knowledgeable and friendly staff

    Very knowledgeable and friendly staff

    Savings
    Verified source 6th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Fantastic experience in the Woodbridge branch.

    Fantastic experience in the Woodbridge branch. Staff are always cheerful and happy to help with any queries.

    Savings
    Verified source 6th February 2026
  • 4/5

    Excellent service

    Excellent service very helpful. Love the fact the branches are local to us.

    Savings
    Verified source 6th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Marie was excellent today.

    Marie was excellent today. Very friendly

    Savings
    Verified source 6th February 2026

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