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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 Branch Review

5
I like having a branch I can visit. Reviewed on: 26th October 2023
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback- it's appreciated. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 2nd November 2023
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5
I opened my account 41 years ago when I lived near to my local branch, so it was very convenient for me to pop in and speak to the staff who I found always friendly and helpful. I then moved house and now when I have reason to contact them they are still friendly and helpful and I feel confident in my dealings. Reviewed on: 26th October 2023
Reply from Harpenden Building Society That's really lovely to read. You opened your account in the year that Italy won the World Cup, Dexy's Midnight Runners released 'Come On Eileen' and the Ford Escort was the best selling car in the UK. I'm thrilled that you are still happy with us. Thank you for your lovely feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 2nd November 2023
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Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

4
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Reviewed on: 26th October 2023
Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is really great to read. Thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 1st November 2023
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Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

4
Easy to open an account in branch, some follow-up things which had to be done by phone/email, but no big thing. Reviewed on: 26th October 2023
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback and i'm sorry that there were a couple of follow up things! We'd love to get things right first time, every time- but sometimes this is just not possible. I'm glad that overall you are pleased and appreciate the feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 2nd November 2023
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Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

5
Good location, nice friendly staff, always helpful. Reviewed on: 26th October 2023
Reply from Harpenden Building Society A lovely review to read- thank you for taking the time to feedback to us, it is really appreciated. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 1st November 2023
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Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

3
Harpenden Building Society is a mutual and should remember to put the interests of members above corporate performance. Stop this constant introduction of new higher interest accounts which leave behind existing accounts which continue at much lower rates. The policy is quite deliberate and is disgraceful for a mutual. Reviewed on: 26th October 2023
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thanks you for your feedback, and I'm sorry to understand you are unhappy with the pricing of our products. We have recently introduced two new products, a 90 Days' Notice and an Online ISA account. Our 90 Day's notice account is paying a rate of 5.50%. As part of this launch, we also increased the rate of all of our previous-issue 90 day accounts so that existing customers will be earning the same as new applicants. We would also waive any notice periods for existing customers who wish to transfer to this product. The Online ISA is priced to represent the limited access and distribution of this product and for customers who are happy to apply and manage their accounts online. We have recently updated our processes to allow customers to apply for new products without he need to complete a full application form. We have and are continuing to make significant changes across the savings range, and as a result 99% of our savers are getting a higher than average savings 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 of Harpenden Building Society news. This will include new product information and how to apply for new products. I appreciate your feedback, and if you wish to discuss further my email address is [email protected] Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Response date: 2nd November 2023
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Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

5
Pleasant, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Reviewed on: 26th October 2023
Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is really great to read. Thank you for your valuable feedback- it is appreciated. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 4th December 2023
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5
It is in a very convenient location for us. Reviewed on: 26th October 2023
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback, it's appreciated. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 2nd November 2023
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4
For savings with Harpenden I tend to use a branch. I would like online account interest rates offered in branch even if some extra restriction was placed on the accounts. Reviewed on: 26th October 2023
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback- we will consider this for future product launches. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 2nd November 2023
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5
Always friendly, always helpful, always have time for you. Nice to have a personal touch and have someone to speak to if you have any queries. Reviewed on: 26th October 2023
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback- it's appreciated. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 2nd November 2023
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