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Rated Excellent 4.54/5

Hargreaves Lansdown reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 156 product reviews

Average score of 4.54/5
5 star
66%
4 star
26%
3 star
4%
2 star
1%
1 star
3%
Reviews for Hargreaves Lansdown have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

Good service with excellent web platform and real En...

Good service with excellent web platform and real English speaking helplines

Latest negative rating

1/5

Online pension transfers broken. No fix in sight

I wanted to transfer a smallish DB pot to a SIPP. HL came out top for range of sustainable funds and are a big player.... I wanted to transfer a smallish DB pot to a SIPP. HL came out top for range of sustainable funds and are a big player. Attempted their online pension transfer, which fell over to a "website currently unavailable" message. Called helpline. Apparently it's been down "for a few weeks". Any date for a fix? "as soon as possible. We don't know when. Try this paper form instead" . Really not what I was looking for, for efficient online SIPP management. Clearly not a priority for them to fix. Nor do they even bother to warn you at the outset. Read more Read less

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Pension
WhoMe 13th October 2025

About Hargreaves Lansdown

Hargreaves Lansdown is the UK’s number one platform for private investors.

Headquartered in Bristol, they are a FTSE-listed company helping over 1.7 million clients and employing over 2,000 people.

Hargreaves Lansdown offer a full range of savings, investments and pension products.

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Reviews for Hargreaves Lansdown

Showing 11 of 156 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Good service with excellent web platform and real En...

Investment Management 18th April 2026

Good service with excellent web platform and real English speaking helplines

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Used HL for many years.

Savings account 17th April 2026

Used HL for many years. Always professional service. Good range of products

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 4/5

    Easy to transfer pension to them but a challenge to...

    Easy to transfer pension to them but a challenge to access when demand is high. E.g. PCLS at tax year end.

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    Pension
    Amanda Glover 17th April 2026
  • 3/5

    Higher platform fees and above average trading fees

    Higher platform fees and above average trading fees

  • 4/5

    Easy to deal with.

    Easy to deal with. The app is simple and very intuitive.

  • 5/5

    THE STAFF PICK UP THE PHONE

    THE STAFF PICK UP THE PHONE AND ACTUALLY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT

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    Pension
    RUSSELL 17th April 2026
  • 4/5

    I have had quality service over many years.

    I have had quality service over many years. Share dealing and Active Savings accounts have been particularly easy to deal with and at excellent rates.

  • 5/5

    All round great service from well respected company

    With an excellent website and an easy to use app investing is made less complicated than other financial providers that were checked out before choosing... With an excellent website and an easy to use app investing is made less complicated than other financial providers that were checked out before choosing HL. Charges have been cut fairly recently making all transactions easier on the pocket. Secure messages are dealt with promptly and information is up to date at all times. The range of investment opportunities is very wide and not tied to specific companies. The company is well established and the wealth of experience enablesHL to offer some branded investment opportunities that show both sector coverage and significant growth. Read more Read less

  • 5/5

    Excellent Service from Hargreaves Lansdown

    I have invested with HL for around 60 years and have always found their service excellent. For some years I used their Professional Management Service... I have invested with HL for around 60 years and have always found their service excellent. For some years I used their Professional Management Service which included a detailed annual report. The PMS was not cheap but did provide me with sound guidance. HL are not the cheapest investment company but do provide a lot of useful investment data and ideas. I'm happy to be with them Read more Read less

  • 5/5

    My experience with Hargreaves Lansdown

    My experience with Hargreaves Lansdown has been consistently very positive. The platform itself is intuitive and easy to use, making it straightforward to manage investments... My experience with Hargreaves Lansdown has been consistently very positive. The platform itself is intuitive and easy to use, making it straightforward to manage investments without unnecessary complexity. Buying and selling shares within an ISA is particularly simple, with a clear and efficient process that gives confidence when executing trades. One of the standout features is the quality and depth of research available. The platform provides a wide range of insights, analysis, and supporting information, which is genuinely helpful when making investment decisions. Customer service has also been excellent. Queries are handled promptly and professionally, with responses that are both clear and useful. Overall, Hargreaves Lansdown offers a well-rounded service combining ease of use, strong research capabilities, and responsive support — making it a reliable choice for managing personal investments. Read more Read less

  • 3/5

    Twice I had to use the FCA to get an honest result d...

    Twice I had to use the FCA to get an honest result due to poor service and functionality on their behalf

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