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Rating: 4.29 (430 reviews)

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4.29

Based on 430 reviews, last reviewed 11th Feb 2026

27% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

200% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

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Latest highest rating:

5

Helpful staff made for a pleasant experience. The account I wanted, which had one of the best interest rates I could find, was easily set up when I called into Harpenden branch. Tabitha was most h... Read more Reviewed on: 11th February 2026

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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Not a great experience.

Not a great experience. Took ages for my account to be opened, they didn't send me any account information to pay money into the ISA, when I eventually got some details they didn't work. Then they started sending me emails addressed to someone else. I'm glad I wasn't able to transfer any money into this ISA as I am not convinced I would have been able to withdraw it without experience more problems. Reviewed on: 14th February 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback and I'm sorry to understand that your experience has been far below what you, or I would expect. With regards to your first point, by way of an explanation (and not an excuse) we had been inundated with applications following the launch of a market leading ISA product. As a result we needed to adapt resource to ensure we could process applications in a timely manner. Unfortunately, this impacted our service levels, however we did try and advise customers of likely delays and give timescales on when their application would be processed. I'm very concerned about your other point regarding emails addressed to another person, so perhaps you could contact me at [email protected] and I will investigate this further. Once again, thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 15th February 2024

Outstanding customer service

Outstanding customer service from Wendy today who dealt with my account application quickly and efficiently, called me back to let me know what was happening and then stayed on the line to make sure I could log in and access my account. Way quicker and simpler than I’ve experienced in a long time! Highly recommended (and their interest rates are great too!) Reviewed on: 6th February 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Hi Steph, Wow! Thank you for your fantastic feedback. I'll make sure that this is shared with both Wendy and her Line Manager. I'm delighted you are pleased with our interest rates too. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 7th February 2024

In branch service review

It is in Harpenden and always friendly staff on hand offering help if needed. Reviewed on: 5th February 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read. Thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 26th March 2024

In branch service review

We were Buckingham customers so were very local - it is now a trip out to come to Tring and the service is not as friendly. Would be good if we could use the Buckingham banking hub. Reviewed on: 5th February 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your review, we will take your points onboard. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 26th March 2024

In branch service review

Local office with helpful staff. Reviewed on: 5th February 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 26th March 2024

In branch service review

The customer service at the Harpenden is second to none! Well done. Reviewed on: 5th February 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Great to read- thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 26th March 2024

In branch service review

The online system forms are terrible, I would not recommend it to anyone. I was rejected for nationall insurance number and home telephone number. Personal interaction with Wendy at the Harpenden branch was brilliant though. Reviewed on: 5th February 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback, we are working hard to improve our online service. I'm glad Wendy was able to help and i will pass your feedback to her. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 26th March 2024

Their on-line service works like a dream.

Their on-line service works like a dream. Never the least problem logging in or doing what you want to do - unlike so many others. Communication is also very good and now enhanced by their new reular newsletter Reviewed on: 4th February 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Hi David, Wow! Please can i ask you to write my end of year appraisal for 2024! I'm delighted you are pleased with us, and this was fantastic to read. We're thrilled that you appear to be satisfied with out online service, however we are also acutely aware that there are some big improvements we need to make to this. We'll keep you informed through our newsletter! In the meantime if i can be of any further assistance or wish to discuss your feedback further then please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] Response date: 5th February 2024

Pleased with the sevice from Harpenden BS

There were a couple of minor issues with my account set up, however everything sorted in a very customer friendly way by Bev and Claire. The phone was answered without any excessive wait time and customer service overall excellent. Reviewed on: 1st February 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Hi Jon, Thanks for your great review. I will be sure to share with Bev, Claire and their Line Manager. I'm glad we were able to answer the phone in an acceptable time frame. We have been inundated with applications following the brief launch of a market leading ISA, and as such our SLA's have not been at a standard we would expect, so it's great to understand that these are getting back to normal. If you would like to discuss your feedback further then please do not hesitate to contact me on [email protected] Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 5th February 2024

very easy and quick to speak to and helpful

very easy and quick to speak to and helpful Reviewed on: 31st January 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Hi Mark, This is great to read. Thank you for your feedback. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 5th February 2024

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Harpenden Building Society: Savings reviews

27% decrease in 5 star reviews

200% increase in 1 star reviews

Latest highest rating:

5

Latest lowest rating:

1

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Harpenden Building Society Savings reviews (430)

Not a great experience.

Outstanding customer service

In branch service review

In branch service review

In branch service review

In branch service review

In branch service review

Their on-line service works like a dream.

Pleased with the sevice from Harpenden BS

very easy and quick to speak to and helpful

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