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Name: Savings
Rating: 4.12 (448 reviews)

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4.12

Based on 448 reviews, last reviewed 22nd Sep 2026

60% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

100% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

81%

Latest highest rating:

5

Very pleased with the service at Harpenden Building... Very pleased with the service at Harpenden Building Society in Leighton Buzzard over many years. Thank you. Reviewed on: 22nd September 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

trying to resolve query re transfer. trying to resolve query re transfer. NO facility to contact via email or chat apparently only phone and wait or branch visit. Reviewed on: 5th September 2026

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Harpenden Building Society offer savings accounts designed to suit different ways of saving.

The amount you’ll need to open a Harpenden Building Society savings account varies depending on which one you choose but is usually between £100 and £1000. Accounts can mostly be opened online, but some are branch or via post only.

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Harpenden Building Society Savings reviews (448)

In branch service review

I like that there is a local branch in Tring with helpful staff. An app similar to the Nationwide Building Society that is easy to use would be good. Reviewed on: 19th June 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback, and i agree with your sentiments regarding an App. I know it's easy to promise 'Jam tomorrow' but this is on our road map for future development. If you would like to sign up for our newsletter on our website www.harpendenbs.co.uk we can keep you up to date with our developments, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 4th July 2024

In branch service review

Local to us - wanted building society, not a bank. I like being able to deal with friendly people face-to-face. Reviewed on: 19th June 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read- thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 4th July 2024

The Harpenden Online registration process is not good.

The Harpenden Online registration process is not good. The sort code entry is ridiculous. I had to visit your Harpenden office for an explanation! Reviewed on: 3rd June 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Hi Colin, Thank you for your feedback and I'm sorry to understand that you were disappointed with our Harpenden Online registration. We are working hard with our software provider to improve the log-in process and generally enhance the user experience and we're confident that this will improve. If we 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: 4th June 2024

In branch service review

Excellent service at branch in Leighton Buzzard. Reviewed on: 1st June 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read- thank you for your feedback. I will make sure this is passed to the team at Leighton. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 4th July 2024

Good customer service on telephone

Good customer service on telephone Reviewed on: 27th May 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Hi Frances, This is great to read and thank you for your feedback. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 28th May 2024

Very efficient service.

Very efficient service. My first experience with Harpenden Building Society and I have been very impressed with their efficiency, which has been highlighted even more by the service I have received from other organisations recently. Friendly local and helpful. Reviewed on: 15th May 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Hi Paul, Thank you for your feedback, this is really great to read and we're delighted to have you as a member. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 15th May 2024

Professional yet friendly

Professional yet friendly staff, instruction completed in a timely fashion. Reviewed on: 14th May 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Hi Joanna, This is great to read. Thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 15th May 2024

In branch service review

Good are T&Cs, rules, product descriptions, many ways to send communications. Improvements to postal service form needed, your cheque design, to fix the position of some features, the hand-roof motif at top left, typeface of entries on cheque and blank or empty boxed, when improves are possible to apply. Reviewed on: 1st May 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society I'm glad your pleased with the Terms and Conditions, rules and product descriptions- we have worked hard to improve these recently, and we take on board your comments regarding the cheques and other items we could approve upon. We appreciate your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 7th June 2024

In branch service review

Dealt with Vanessa at Tring branch who was extremely helpful, going out of her way to help me and sticking at it so my problem was solved and account opened. Very happy with the excellent and personal service. Thank you. Reviewed on: 1st May 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback. We will make sure that this is fed to Vanessa and her Line Manager. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 7th June 2024

In branch service review

The staff are always pleasant, deal with enquiries efficiently and make you feel important as a customer. Reviewed on: 1st May 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read, thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 7th June 2024

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Harpenden Building Society: Savings reviews

60% decrease in 5 star reviews

100% increase in 1 star reviews

Latest highest rating:

5

Latest lowest rating:

1

About this product

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Harpenden Building Society Savings reviews (448)

In branch service review

In branch service review

The Harpenden Online registration process is not good.

In branch service review

Good customer service on telephone

Very efficient service.

Professional yet friendly

In branch service review

In branch service review

In branch service review

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