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Based on 336 reviews, last reviewed 20th Dec 2024
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Latest highest rating:

5

Courteous and efficient. Easy to connect and fully responsive to questions. Reviewed on: 20th December 2024
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Latest lowest rating:

1

The company failed to inform Me of several savings... The company failed to inform Me of several savings rate reductions throughout 2024 and when i complained they were arrogant and totally un - unders... Read more Reviewed on: 1st October 2024
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Harpenden Building Society Savings reviews (336)

Review of the Harpenden Building Society, Savings:

Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

5
Staff are very friendly and helpful. The ability to make a deposit in a branch using a card would be very useful. Reviewed on: 23rd August 2023
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback and suggestion. We will take this on board for future discussions. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 12th September 2023
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Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

5
Regular advice of rise in rates. Reviewed on: 19th January 2024
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback. We will always update the website, and information in our branches when we raise interest rates, however in addition to this, we recommend you sign up to our newsletter (via our website) so you can keep up to date with new product releases and changes in rates. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 5th February 2024
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Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

5
I like that you have a branch on the high street in Radlett and I can go in and see someone face-to-face. The account is run by elderly people who cannot all use the internet. This ensures the security of the account. Good customer service with a friendly face is very important. Please do not close the Radlett branch. Reviewed on: 19th January 2024
Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read, and i'll make sure this is passed to the Radlett branch team. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 5th February 2024
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Son has an account and now so do we!

5
My son has had a saving account for many years setup by his grandparents, now 18 and heading to Uni he had decided to stay with HBS and following such a great service from the team we have setup a joint savings account also. Reviewed on: 15th January 2024
Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read Mark, thanks for the feedback and we're delighted you have also set up a joint account with us. Ah university... some brilliant memories! Please wish your son all the best with his studies from us all at Harpenden Building Society. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 16th January 2024
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ISA set up

4
Set up an ISA, some teething problems but customer service very helpful Reviewed on: 4th January 2024
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Hi John, Thanks for your feedback and i'm sorry to understand we had some teething problems. I'm hoping these are now sorted, but if they are not then please email me at [email protected] Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 16th January 2024
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Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

4
The local branch in Leighton Buzzard is excellent. Online is poor and the website is naff. Would like to see a flexible ISA. Reviewed on: 1st January 2024
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback and I'll make sure this is passed to Isabel and the Leighton Buzzard team. We are aware of the shortcomings within our website and online portal and will continue to work hard to improve these. I take on board your comments with regards to a flexible ISA, this would be dependent upon our software provider being able to provide us with the necessary functionality and regulatory reporting systems. I'd recommend that you sign up to our newsletter via our website so that you can keep up-to-date with our new products and propositions. One again, thank you for your feedback. It is really appreciated. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 5th February 2024
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Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

5
No improvement needed. Wondeful, helpful, knowledgeable staff, in fact it's a pleasure to go into Leighton Buzzard's branch. Best shop in Leighton. Isabella, Bev and the staff are first class. Reviewed on: 1st January 2024
Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read. I will make sure that this is passed to Isabel and the Leighton Buzzard team. Thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 5th February 2024
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Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

5
Harpenden Building Society is the only remaining 'bank' or building society in Tring. I like being able to go to the branch in person. I have not yet been able to log-in to my account online. Teething problems that need to be sorted out. Reviewed on: 1st January 2024
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback, it is appreciated. i hope we were able to resolve your teething issues with our online portal, but if not please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 5th February 2024
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Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

5
You're on my doorstep, open all the time. Staff are lovely, they know you. Disability access is good. Reviewed on: 1st January 2024
Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read. Thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 5th February 2024
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Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

3
It's a mutual, but please improve your savings rates. Reviewed on: 1st January 2024
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback. We have and are continuing to make significant changes across our savings range, and as a result 99% of our savers are getting a higher than average rate. We have also recently added a feature to our website to encourage customers and non-customers to register so that they can stay informed for Harpenden Building Society news. This includes information on new products, up to date rates and how to apply. In the meantime if i can be of any further assistance to you then please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 5th February 2024
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Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

5
Personal contact. The staff at the Leighton Buzzard office are warm and friendly. Having an office/branch is key to our decision to place our funds with Harpenden. Reviewed on: 1st January 2024
Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read. Thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 5th February 2024
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