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Name: Savings
Rating: 4.62 (422 reviews)

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4.21

Based on 422 reviews, last reviewed 17th Dec 2025

65% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

No new 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

82%

Latest highest rating:

4

I received a telephone call yesterday for a request... I received a telephone call yesterday for a request regarding a charity donation nomination Found this quite surprising but if you do need an answer ... Read more Reviewed on: 12th December 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

Surprise interest rate drop I opened an ISA this October, understanding it was an interest rate of 4.35%. Just checked today and it is 1.6%. Was not told about this, unlike othe... Read more Reviewed on: 17th December 2025

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Harpenden Building Society Savings reviews (422)

Review of the Harpenden Building Society, Savings:

Excellent efficient very friendly staff

Always a pleasure to enter the very convenient Leighton Buzzard branch, always greeted with a smile from the very friendly efficient staff, great in branch savings rates. Reviewed on: 15th July 2023

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback, and we're delighted that you are pleased with the service you have received from our Leighton Buzzard branch. I shared your comments with Isabel and the Leighton team! Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 4th August 2023

In branch service review

Very helpful attitude. Going beyond the call of duty. 10/10. Reviewed on: 30th September 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read and we are delighted you are pleased with the service you have received. Thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 28th October 2024

In branch service review

Personal service (with real people). Reviewed on: 30th September 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback, it is really appreciated. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 28th October 2024

In branch service review

So far, the fact it is the only Building Society or Bank in Tring. The products on offer all seem good and suit people's needs. Reviewed on: 30th September 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback, this is great to read and i'm pleased our products suit your needs! Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 28th October 2024

In branch service review

The sponteinity, positive help, supportive team and always, always willing to answer any query/questions about interest rates and all the staff are so helpful. We've now got a new branch manager and she's just so bubbly and laid back. Thank you Harpenden Building Society. Reviewed on: 30th September 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society What a lovely review to read! We're thrilled that you are pleased with the service you have received- and i agree with your comments about the branch and support teams. They are an asset to the Society. Thanks once again for the feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 28th October 2024

In branch service review

Staff always friendly and helpful. Reviewed on: 24th September 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback, this is great to read. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 28th October 2024

A very prompt updating of my book and free post back...

A very prompt updating of my book and free post back again. Good information sent about needing to update. Always helpful and kind Reviewed on: 20th September 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Hi Jennifer, Thank you for your feedback and we're thrilled you are pleased with our service! We appreciate your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 24th September 2024

In branch service review

Customer service in branch is second to none - staff always have time to deal with your queries. Reviewed on: 20th September 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback, this is great to read. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 28th October 2024

In branch service review

Nice, friendly staff. Always very helpful. How can you improve on excellence?. Reviewed on: 20th September 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society A lovely to review, and your last comment mirrors similar words I use in my annual review with my line manager! Joking aside, we are delighted you are pleased with the service you have received. If we can't improve on excellence, then we will just have to try our best to maintain it! Thanks once again for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 28th October 2024

In branch service review

Very friendly atmosphere and great customer care. Reviewed on: 18th September 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback, this is great to read. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 28th October 2024

In branch service review

Very helpful, polite, patient, excellent service, thank you. Reviewed on: 16th September 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read. Thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 1st November 2024

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65% decrease in 5 star reviews

No new 1 star reviews

Latest highest rating:

4

Latest lowest rating:

1

About this product

Harpenden Building Society Savings reviews (422)

Excellent efficient very friendly staff

In branch service review

In branch service review

In branch service review

In branch service review

In branch service review

A very prompt updating of my book and free post back...

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