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Harpenden Building Society: Savings reviews

4.22
Based on 415 reviews, last reviewed 17th Dec 2025
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Latest highest rating:

4

I received a telephone call yesterday for a request... I received a telephone call yesterday for a request regarding a charity donation nomination Found this quite surprising but if you do need an answer ... Read more Reviewed on: 12th December 2025
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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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Harpenden Building Society Savings reviews (415)

Review of the Harpenden Building Society, Savings:

EXCELLENT ONLINE SUPPORT

5
I spoke with Jane in Digital support who was extremely helpful and supportive in the way she listened & offered advice. Reviewed on: 29th May 2025
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback- this is great to read and I will pass this to Jane and her Line Manager. We are delighted that you're please with our service. With kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 30th May 2025
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In branch service review

5
Friendly service, competent staff and nice to actually go into a branch not a machine - personal people with a smile. Reviewed on: 31st July 2025
Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read, thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 26th August 2025
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In branch service review

5
Open Saturday mornings. Charities not local. Reviewed on: 31st July 2025

In branch service review

5
I like the fact there is still a branch in Leighton Buzzard which I find very handy and able to speak to someone face-to-face is a big plus for me. They are a really helpful team. Thanks for staying open. Reviewed on: 31st July 2025
Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read and hank you for your feedback. I will make sure that this your comments are passed to the Team at Leighton Buzzard branch. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 26th August 2025
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In branch service review

5
Very efficient in dealing with the recent notification of my late father's death. The information arrived promptly allowing me to start with the process of probate. Reviewed on: 31st July 2025
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback and I'm glad we were able to help at such a difficult time. Response date: 26th August 2025
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In branch service review

5
Friendly and helpful staff initially seen face-to-face in our local branch office. Having a local branch is great. Small building society means a very good service. Helpful staff on phone during online account application. They offer a trust account too. Reviewed on: 31st July 2025
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback, it's really appreciated. I will pass your comments to the branch and member services team. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 26th August 2025
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In branch service review

5
Friendly and helpful staff at Tring branch. Reviewed on: 31st July 2025
Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read. I will pass this to the team at Tring branch. Thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 26th August 2025
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In branch service review

1
I chose Harpenden Building Society because investment and withdrawal can be made by post and telephone. When telephoning the receptionists are most knowledgeable and eager to help. Reviewed on: 31st July 2025
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback, it is appreciated. You've awarded us a one star review, however the message and tone of your comments suggest you are pleased with the service. If we can be of any further assistance, or of you would like to discuss your review further then please email me at [email protected]. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 14th August 2025
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In branch service review

5
The building society staff are friendly and helpful. But I prefer a bank. Reviewed on: 31st July 2025
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thanks for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 29th September 2025
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In branch service review

5
Great staff at Leighton Buzzard. Reviewed on: 18th July 2025
Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read, thank you for your feedback. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 29th September 2025
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In branch service review

5
The staff are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Reasonably competitive rates. Easy to execute transactions. Reviewed on: 18th July 2025
Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read, thank you for your feedback. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 29th September 2025
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