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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

Verified business Last reviewed within 7 days Customer Satisfaction Champion Consumer Guardian

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People rate this company as Excellent based on 2,656 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’s Savings service shines with friendly, helpful staff and a lovely local branch feel. People really appreciate the face-to-face advice and clear explanations that make managing savings straightforward. However, some grumbles about mortgage delays and poor communication stand out, along with a wish for better savings rates and Saturday openings.

Positive themes

  • Savings staff are friendly, helpful and make everything easy to understand. (48 mentions)
  • Savings branches feel local and welcoming with easy access and personal service. (17 mentions)
  • Savings accounts offer good or competitive interest rates alongside great service. (7 mentions)

About Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society

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Reviews for Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society

Showing 11 of 2656 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

Amazing customer support

Mortgages • 3rd October 2026

My mortgage advisor remained the same throughout the process and was always aware of the status of my application without ever having to revisit previously... My mortgage advisor remained the same throughout the process and was always aware of the status of my application without ever having to revisit previously provided information. My advisor was extremely helpful and friendly and made every effort to make the process as straightforward as possible. I have been with many other lenders previously and Suffolk Building Society is by far the best for customer service and support that I have used. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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Personal face to face

Savings • 2nd October 2026

Very good, great to be able to go into a branch and talk face to face to a person

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Rated Excellent • 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Friendly and helpful staff.

    Friendly and helpful staff. Good range of products.

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Good service, explained information clearly

    Good service, explained information clearly

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    A excellent friendly and efficient service

    The society is genuinely people friendly not only for savings but their involvement in community projects and member events. I feel part of something special... The society is genuinely people friendly not only for savings but their involvement in community projects and member events. I feel part of something special being a member.The service in branch is friendly and welcoming. They make time for their customers which is key Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent staff. Good product range.

    Excellent staff. Good product range

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very polite and helpful help me set up bank for my...

    Very polite and helpful help me set up bank for my daughter would recommend friend and family

    Savings
    Verified source 1st October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    A Great Society.

    A welcoming, clean & fresh environment. A great experience very warm & friendly. Have been with the society for nearly 20 years & have always found them very knowledgeable & respectful.

    Savings
    Verified source 1st October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very easy to open a transfer in ISA.

    Very easy to open a transfer in ISA. Chosen Suffolk Building Society as we appreciate the fact that is local to us.

    Savings
    Verified source 1st October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent cashiers at the ravenswood brach

    Excellent cashiers at the ravenswood branch

    Savings
    Verified source 1st October 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very easy and pleasant.

    Very easy and pleasant. Everything I wanted was done nicely

    Savings
    Verified source 30th September 2026

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