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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 1,901 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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Came into Woodbridge to open an account with jack, v...

Savings 24th February 2026

Came into Woodbridge to open an account with jack, very organised and time efficient.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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Friendly, helpful

Savings 24th February 2026

Friendly, helpful, efficient. A very good local building society.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Receptionist was friendly and helpful.

    Receptionist was friendly and helpful. Manager Courtney was really helpful and answers all my questions.

    Savings
    Verified source 24th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Pleasant experience

    All questions answered in a friendly manner.

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd February 2026
  • 5/5

    Professional and approachable and made me feel at ease

    Professional and approachable and made me feel at ease

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd February 2026
  • 5/5

    Came into Woodbridge to open an account.

    Came into Woodbridge to open an account. Although it was near closing day, Freya was a superstar and opened the account fast and efficient. Very accommodating

    Savings
    Verified source 21st February 2026
  • 5/5

    Freya made opening an ISA simple for us.

    Freya made opening an ISA simple for us. We were very pleased with the customer service we received and the high interest rates.

    Savings
    Verified source 21st February 2026
  • 5/5

    Woodbridge staff were brilliant.

    Woodbridge staff were brilliant. Efficient and fast, made our situation a lot easier

    Savings
    Verified source 21st February 2026
  • 5/5

    Extremely helpful service.

    Extremely helpful service. All good

    Savings
    Verified source 21st February 2026
  • 5/5

    Friendly and informative.

    Friendly and informative. Very comprehensive.

    Savings
    Verified source 20th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Excellent advice and very helpful staff.

    As a Power of Attorney for my mum I needed to invest the proceeds of her house sale. On entering the branch I was made... As a Power of Attorney for my mum I needed to invest the proceeds of her house sale. On entering the branch I was made to feel very welcome, I was made an appointment to see an advisor and given very good advice. I had to return after speaking to my siblings to open the 2 accounts and Tracy explained everything to me in great detail. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 20th February 2026

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