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Rating: 4.66 (357 reviews)

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4.39

Based on 357 reviews, last reviewed 30th Apr 2025

67% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

200% increase in 1 star reviews

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Latest highest rating:

5

In branch service review Friendly and helpful service and knowledgeable and patient. You are always able to actually speak to someone. Reviewed on: 30th April 2025

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The branch in Leighton Buzzard is not open, and the... The branch in Leighton Buzzard is not open, and the lady on the phone said go to Tring! which is 15/16 miles away with no bus route. Reviewed on: 29th April 2025

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Harpenden Building Society Savings reviews (357)

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The branch in Leighton Buzzard is not open, and the...

The branch in Leighton Buzzard is not open, and the lady on the phone said go to Tring! which is 15/16 miles away with no bus route. Reviewed on: 29th April 2025

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Hi Pauline, Thank you for your feedback and I'm sorry to understand that you are not happy with the service you received. We temporarily closed our Leighton Buzzard branch in February so that we can complete some essential maintenance. We sent a letter to Leighton Buzzard customers about the closure in February, so if you were missed from this communication please let me know and I will investigate further (you can email me at [email protected]). The team are looking forward to welcoming back our members next week when the branch re-opens on 7th May, however you can also register to manage your account online through our Harpenden Online facility. Please visit our website and follow the the link which gives instructions on how to register. In the meantime, if i can be of any further assistance to you in this matter then please do not hesitate to contact me. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 30th April 2025

In branch service review

Always very friendly and professional. Not many local branches - makes it difficult for working patterns in a place where you have to travel to nearest branch. Reviewed on: 31st January 2025

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback and i'm pleased to understand that you are happy with our service. I take on board your comments regarding branch locations and working patterns. Harpenden Online provides a safe and secure way to manage your account if ever it is not convenient to get to a branch. Details can be found on our website www.harpendenbs.co.uk. In the meantime, if we can be of any further assistance to you then please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 25th February 2025

In branch service review

Staff are super friendly and helpful. Elizabeth has helped me recently but over the years all staff have been lovely. Reviewed on: 31st January 2025

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your review. This is really good to read and i will make sure your feedback is passed to my colleague and her line manager. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 25th February 2025

Always friendly and helpful and customer focussed .

Always friendly and helpful and customer focussed . Particularly grateful for their time and understanding when my husband died. Equally helpful whether in telephone discussion or in person. The best customer experience I have had in recent times. Reviewed on: 30th January 2025

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Hi Jaqueline, Thank you for your lovely review, and I'm glad we were able to help you at such a difficult time. We really appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your experience. If we can be of any further help in future then please do not hesitate to contact us. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 31st January 2025

In branch service review

The staff are very friendly and you have got good savings accounts. Reviewed on: 27th January 2025

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback, it's really appreciated. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 25th February 2025

In branch service review

Usually quick and efficient. Dealt with a difficult situation with no problem (death of our treasurer). Gill was my main contact. Reviewed on: 27th January 2025

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your review. I'm glad that we were able to help with a difficult situation. I'll make sure that this is fed back to Gill. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 25th February 2025

In branch service review

Personal, polite, helpful and efficient, with much valued face-to-face contact in branch and talking to an actual person over the phone!. Reviewed on: 23rd January 2025

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback, we're thrilled that you are happy with our service. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 25th February 2025

In branch service review

Bev and team at Leighton Buzzard do all they can to help, I look forward to visiting - they should be rewarded for all they do. Reviewed on: 16th January 2025

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your comments, and we're thrilled you are pleased with our service. I will make sure that this is fed back to Bev and the team. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 25th February 2025

In branch service review

We did what we wanted without any fuss or long unnecessary interviews. No appointment needed. Staff very effient and friendly. Passbooks are issues too which is excellent. Reviewed on: 9th January 2025

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback and we're thrilled that you are pleased with our service. We always try to complete our work with as little fuss as possible. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 25th February 2025

In branch service review

I like the availability of a passbook, limited access to these nowadays but not everybody does online or apps, so it's much appreciated. Friendly team. Reviewed on: 9th January 2025

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your review, we're thrilled that you are pleased with our service. Passbooks remain an emotive subject in the Building Society world, and we do understand the importance of these to our members Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 25th February 2025

In branch service review

Very friendly and helpful at the Tring branch. Reviewed on: 1st January 2025

Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read. I will make sure that this is fed back to our Tring branch team. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 25th February 2025

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Harpenden Building Society: Savings reviews

67% decrease in 5 star reviews

200% increase in 1 star reviews

Latest highest rating:

5

Latest lowest rating:

1

About this product

Harpenden Building Society Savings reviews (357)

The branch in Leighton Buzzard is not open, and the...

In branch service review

In branch service review

Always friendly and helpful and customer focussed .

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In branch service review

In branch service review

In branch service review

In branch service review

In branch service review

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