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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 1,719 product reviews

Average score of 4.90/5
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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 1719 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

ISAs....personal choices and suitability

Savings 23rd December 2025

I needed advice on ISAs and how to set one up

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Friendly and efficient

Savings 23rd December 2025

Easy to book a face to face appointment and dealt with efficiently and politely in branch

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Woodbridge branch

    Very help and friendly. Nothing to much trouble

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd December 2025
  • 5/5

    Came into branch to open a regular saver and was ser...

    Came into branch to open a regular saver and was served by Ruby in Woodbridge. She was in training but helped us tremendously. Very happy... Came into branch to open a regular saver and was served by Ruby in Woodbridge. She was in training but helped us tremendously. Very happy with the service. Best of luck to her Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 20th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Brilliant

    Marie was so incerdibly helpful at sorting out my maturity. Great customer service, would recomend

    Savings
    Verified source 19th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Walked into the Woodbridge branch and Izzy was so he...

    Walked into the Woodbridge branch and Izzy was so helpful and able to open an account there and then. Helped me with paying in and... Walked into the Woodbridge branch and Izzy was so helpful and able to open an account there and then. Helped me with paying in and sat with me while I was on hold to the bank. Lovely lady, Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 19th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Jack was very patient in my appointment.

    Jack was very patient in my appointment. Helped me understand the accounts and find one that was best for me. Very happy with the service

    Savings
    Verified source 19th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Opened a savings account.

    Opened a savings account. a your colleague took me through the process of transferring money from an existing bank account

    Savings
    Verified source 19th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Very good indeed.

    Very good indeed. Rachel was so kind and spoke clearly and slowly. We are elderly and I am rather deaf. That makes a big difference to us.

    Savings
    Verified source 19th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Very helpful when so many banks have left towns

    Very helpful when so many banks have left towns

    Savings
    Verified source 19th December 2025
  • 5/5

    Good customer service, Gracie was very helpful.

    Good customer service, Gracie was very helpful..

    Savings
    Verified source 19th December 2025

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