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Harpenden Building Society: Savings reviews

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4.12
Based on 448 reviews, last reviewed 22nd Sep 2026
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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
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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 Branch Review

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It's a mutual, but please improve your savings rates. Reviewed on: 1st January 2024
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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
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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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Helpful and friendly service in the Leighton Buzzard branch. Reviewed on: 1st January 2024
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Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read. I'll make sure this is passed to Isabel and the Leighton Buzzard team. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 5th February 2024
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5
On the high street, easy to use and friendly staff. Reviewed on: 1st January 2024
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Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read. Thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 2nd August 2024
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Great company that I would recommend.

5
Trustworthy and reliable in keeping your money safe as well as growing it too. Reviewed on: 12th December 2023
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Reply from Harpenden Building Society Hi Ruby, Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted you are pleased with your Harpenden Building Society account. We really appreciate your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 13th December 2023
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Very helpful and knowledgeable staff

5
Staff at Harpenden branch are very helpful. They are knowledgeable about all savings products and provided excellent advice Reviewed on: 1st December 2023
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Reply from Harpenden Building Society Hi Sylvia, Thank you for your review and this is great to read. I'll pass your comments onto Louise and the team at Harpenden Branch. Jon Sweeting, Commercial Manager Response date: 4th December 2023
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5
The staff are always ready to help and take their time to talk to you. Always very welcoming anytime of day. Reviewed on: 29th November 2023
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Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your review, this is great to read. Jon Sweeting, Commercial Manager Response date: 4th December 2023
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5
We like th eface-to-face contact and friendly, helpful staff. Reviewed on: 29th November 2023
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Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback, this is great to read. Jon Sweeting, Commercial Manager Response date: 4th December 2023
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Local, friendly and person, and good rates. Reviewed on: 29th November 2023
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Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank toy for your feedback. This is great to read. Jon Sweeting, Commercial Manager Response date: 4th December 2023
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Local, friendly, personal service. It's a reminder that such institutions were called friendly societies when founded. Reviewed on: 29th November 2023
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Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your review, this is great to read. Jon Sweeting, Commercial Manager Response date: 4th December 2023
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