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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 1,954 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, formerly Ipswich Building Society really shines with its friendly, helpful staff and the personal face-to-face service that feels like a proper local community hub. People love the convenience of local branches and the straightforward, clear advice they get. On the downside, some find the savings rates a bit low and wish for longer opening hours or more modern banking features like cards and online access. Mortgage experiences were mixed, with some frustrations over delays and communication.

Positive themes

  • Savings staff are friendly, helpful and explain everything clearly.
  • Local branches are convenient and offer a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Savings products have competitive rates and clear terms.

Negative themes

  • Savings rates could be better compared to other providers.
  • Branch opening hours are too limited; Saturday openings missed.
  • Mortgage service was slow and frustrating with poor communication.

About Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society

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Reviews for Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society

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Part transfer of an ISA to a new ISA manager

Savings 12th March 2026

Had to do a part transfer from Virgin money ISA into a new FR ISA as a result of nationwide / virgin money merging to keep below the FSCS limit

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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Mortgages 12th March 2026

We requested additional borrowing on our existing mortgage to pay for essential home maintenance/repairs. Our mortgage adviser Stephen Lye could not have been more professional,... We requested additional borrowing on our existing mortgage to pay for essential home maintenance/repairs. Our mortgage adviser Stephen Lye could not have been more professional, helpful and responsive – he really made the whole process as painless and straightforward as it could possibly have been. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Helpful & Friendly Staff

    The staff at the Ravenswood Branch (the branch I use) are always friendly and helpful!

    Savings
    Verified source 12th March 2026
  • 5/5

    11/03/26

    Ok yes you are very good people all very good

    Savings
    Verified source 11th March 2026
  • 5/5

    It was a pleasure to see Marie today

    It was a pleasure to see Marie today

    Savings
    Verified source 11th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Felixstowe

    Very nice to have a real person helping us today. Thank you

    Savings
    Verified source 11th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Good helpful staff and local to me

    Good helpful staff and local to me

    Savings
    Verified source 11th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Local, friendly service .

    Local, friendly service . Existing customers, easy branch access

    Savings
    Verified source 11th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Quick and easy to book appointment.

    Quick and easy to book appointment. Helpful staff

    Savings
    Verified source 10th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Informative and relaxed.

    Informative and relaxed..explained well options

    Savings
    Verified source 10th March 2026
  • 5/5

    Joe was very clear in explaining products and extrem...

    Joe was very clear in explaining products and extremely polite and helpful

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    Mortgages
    Bewitched 10th March 2026

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