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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 1,840 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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Friendly staff, very helpful, conveniently situated,...

Savings 4th February 2026

Friendly staff, very helpful, conveniently situated, well lit.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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We opened an ISA with Jack today.

Savings 4th February 2026

We opened an ISA with Jack today. We were very pleased with his professional approach. Very friendly and knowledgeable

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Marvellous and Quick service.

    Marvellous and Quick service. Easy

    Savings
    Verified source 4th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Tracey was very friendly and accommodating.

    Tracey was very friendly and accommodating. Explained everything we wanted to know

    Savings
    Verified source 4th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Lovely friendly staff at Halesworth

    Lovely friendly staff at Halesworth and well maintained building.

    Savings
    Verified source 4th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Woodbridge office review

    Very helpful and friendly staff nothing is too much trouble very knowledgeable

    Savings
    Verified source 4th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Always find staff friendly and polite.

    Always find staff friendly and polite. They

    Savings
    Verified source 4th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Came in from a dog walk to change our accounts.

    Came in from a dog walk to change our accounts. Marie was very helpful and spoke us through the different options. Very efficient and easy

    Savings
    Verified source 4th February 2026
  • 5/5

    I’ve had an account for 48yrs and no complaints

    I’ve had an account for 48yrs and no complaints

    Savings
    Verified source 4th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Very helpful and very informative

    Very helpful and very informative

    Savings
    Verified source 4th February 2026
  • 5/5

    Every thing I needed was done very well

    Every thing I needed was done very well

    Savings
    Verified source 4th February 2026

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