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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 1,818 product reviews

Average score of 4.90/5
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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 1818 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Efficient straight forward process

Savings 2nd February 2026

Efficient straight forward process

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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Nice customer experience, looked after our needs.

Savings 2nd February 2026

Nice customer experience, looked after our needs.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Laura was great at doing all the forms and transfers...

    Laura was great at doing all the forms and transfers for my wife and I . Very patient and pleasant as we looked for numbers... Laura was great at doing all the forms and transfers for my wife and I . Very patient and pleasant as we looked for numbers etc. will definitely use SBS in the future. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd February 2026
  • 5/5

    Excellent Service at Ipswich Branch.

    Visited Ipswich Branch to transfer an expired ISA to new account. We were welcomed by Michelle without appointment at lunchtime. Following advice, the transaction was... Visited Ipswich Branch to transfer an expired ISA to new account. We were welcomed by Michelle without appointment at lunchtime. Following advice, the transaction was completed with patience and courtesy to combine three separate accounts with pass books being retained and returned earlier than expected. Faultless customer service. Thank you. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Derihill 30th January 2026
  • 5/5

    IMortgage Redemption - great service

    I recently,y redeemed my mortgage. Jodie Smith was fantastic at guiding me through the process.

    {"display":"Clare A","full_name":"Clare A","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    Clare A 30th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Caring staff face to face is very important

    Caring staff face to face is very important

    Savings
    Verified source 30th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Friendly informative staff

    Every member of staff was friendly to all the customers I saw. Leah was helpful, informative and efficient

    Savings
    Verified source 30th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Had prompt and friendly service always

    Had prompt and friendly service always

    Savings
    Verified source 29th January 2026
  • 5/5

    A very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff mem...

    A very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff member who explained everything concisely

    Savings
    Verified source 29th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Good day all went well to open account

    Good day all went well to open account

    Savings
    Verified source 28th January 2026
  • 5/5

    Maria Giusti - Mortgage Consultant excellence

    Maria Giusti - Mortgage Consultant was excellent in sorting a mortgage switch for us. There were complicated elements which she resolved quickly and explained everything... Maria Giusti - Mortgage Consultant was excellent in sorting a mortgage switch for us. There were complicated elements which she resolved quickly and explained everything clearly. Due to us leaving the switch to the last minute, Maria worked efficiently to get our switch active as soon a possible. Very grateful for her help Read more Read less

    {"display":"Emma S","full_name":"Emma S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    Emma S 28th January 2026

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