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Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.93/5

Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 2,263 product reviews

Average score of 4.93/5
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Reviews for Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society really shines with its friendly, knowledgeable staff and the comfort of face-to-face service at local branches. People appreciate the competitive savings rates and the personal touch that makes banking feel less like a chore. However, some are frustrated by limited Saturday opening hours and wish for more modern conveniences like cash cards. Mortgage experiences have been mixed, with delays and confusing processes leaving a few feeling let down.

Positive themes

  • Savings staff are friendly, helpful and make face-to-face banking a pleasure.
  • Savings products offer good rates and clear explanations from staff.
  • Local branches make banking easy and personal with convenient access.

Negative themes

  • Saturday opening hours cutbacks cause real inconvenience for working customers.
  • Mortgage process is slow and frustrating with poor communication.
  • Savings rates sometimes feel poor compared to other building societies.

About Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society

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Reviews for Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society

Showing 11 of 2263 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Tracy was really helpful with our ISA transfer in.

Savings 14th May 2026

Tracy was really helpful with our ISA transfer in. Staff at Hadleigh always very friendly and helpful.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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Staff at the Hadleigh branch are always cheerful and...

Savings 14th May 2026

Staff at the Hadleigh branch are always cheerful and friendly and helpful. The coffee was good.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Avery easy and pleasant experience

    A very easy and pleasant experience

    Savings
    Verified source 14th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Tracey was very informative, friendly and very helpf...

    Tracey was very informative, friendly and very helpful & it’s really nice to have a building society in the high street

    Savings
    Verified source 14th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Excellent mortgage providers and team

    From start to finish, Ipswich - Suffolk BS team have been supportive, honest, clear, and respectful. They helped with any of our questions, and gave... From start to finish, Ipswich - Suffolk BS team have been supportive, honest, clear, and respectful. They helped with any of our questions, and gave clear descriptions of all processes along the way. For example: we wanted to make a couple of lump sum payments, they clearly explained the difference between reducing mortgage time and reducing the monthly payments - to save overall on interest based on our forecast situation. All departments seem to work well together, and understand their fields with overlap of knowledge (or at least were able to redirect us efficiently to a member who could help). Strongly recommend. We had a buy to let / holiday let mortgage. Read more Read less

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    Mortgages
    Carole T 14th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Ruben really helpful.

    Ruben really helpful. It makes a big difference.

    Savings
    Verified source 13th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Dropped by Woodbridge to open a child’s account.

    Dropped by Woodbridge to open a child’s account. Easy to do and was met by perfect hospitality. Happy it’s local.

    Savings
    Verified source 13th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Efficient helpful service.

    Efficient helpful service. Liked that I have an actual book, not all on line. Like that it is supporting Suffolk.

    Savings
    Verified source 13th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Today’s experience with Jazz

    I had an appointment today at which I was dealt with in a prompt efficient friendly manner by a staff member who knew what she... I had an appointment today at which I was dealt with in a prompt efficient friendly manner by a staff member who knew what she was doing . I assume my request will be dealt with in a timely manner, but time will tell. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 13th May 2026
  • 5/5

    Haverhill

    Practice surgery for Haverhill to write questions

    Savings
    Verified source 12th May 2026
  • 5/5

    The staff are helpful & friendly. Bank unhelpful.

    The staff are helpful & friendly. I transferred my funds from my ISA account in a bank as the online system was not usable. The branch is easily accessible. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    Savings
    Verified source 11th May 2026

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