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Rating: 4.68 (349 reviews)

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4.44

Based on 349 reviews, last reviewed 24th Feb 2025

48% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

100% decrease in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

85%

Latest highest rating:

5

Lost passbook by the Royal Mail The Royal Mail lost my passbook in the post The Society were very helpful in sorting the problem. The staff dealt with the matter by telephone and po... Read more Reviewed on: 24th February 2025

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 Savings reviews (349)

Review of the Harpenden Building Society, Savings:

Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

Convenient and local, and like your interest rates. Reviewed on: 3rd August 2023

Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read- thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 12th September 2023

Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

I am very pleased that your branch in Radlett is still open!. Reviewed on: 8th August 2023

Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read- thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 12th September 2023

Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

You could have better rates of interest, better training of staff, and be more efficient. Reviewed on: 8th August 2023

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback. We are increasing our rates on the majority of savings accounts from Wednesday 13th September. We regularly provide team training to ensure that our colleagues have the knowledge and skill to provide our members with an exceptional level of service, so I'd be very keen to establish where you feel staff training should be focused and where improvements are required. I can be contacted at: [email protected] Thannk you, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 12th September 2023

A friendly helpful building society with a personal touch

Harpenden BS are always friendly and helpful and go the extra mile for their customers. My whole family have used them for many years as they have a personal touch which other buildibng societies lack. Reviewed on: 3rd August 2023

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback, this is great to to read and we fully agree how important the personal touch is! Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 4th August 2023

Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

There was a very pleasant lady at the front desk (WC). Reviewed on: 3rd August 2023

Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read- thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 12th September 2023

Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

Like the personal service available. Reviewed on: 3rd August 2023

Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read- thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 12th September 2023

Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

Very friendly staff who are easy to deal with. Reviewed on: 3rd August 2023

Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read- thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 12th September 2023

Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

People are very helpful and friendly. I can't recommend though as you are no longer local to me since you shut Buckingham. Reviewed on: 3rd August 2023

Reply from Harpenden Building Society We appreciate your feedback and sorry that you wouldn't recommend us following the closure of our Buckingham branch. All of our adult savings accounts are E-enabled for members who may not have access to a local branch and we are reviewing our processes to allow customers to complete some transactions via the phone. We hope that one day you will recommend us again. Jon Sweeting Commerical Manager Response date: 12th September 2023

Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

Personal, courteous and very professional service. Each representative is an asses to Harpenden Building Society. Reviewed on: 3rd August 2023

Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read- thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 12th September 2023

Excellent Personal Service

I was recently advised that I had made an incorrect withdrawl request. The member of staff made me feel a valued member of the society. Thank you. Reviewed on: 27th July 2023

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback, and I'm so glad we were able to help. If you would like to email me on [email protected] with details of the staff member who helped you then I will make sure this is passed onto both them and to their manager. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 4th August 2023

Harpenden Building Society Member Review

You actually speak to a person who can answer your questions and help you decide what is best for you. Reviewed on: 25th July 2023

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback, it's really appreciated. We also believe the personal touch is important and I'm glad we were able to help. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 4th August 2023

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Harpenden Building Society: Savings reviews

48% decrease in 5 star reviews

100% decrease in 1 star reviews

Latest highest rating:

5

Latest lowest rating:

1

About this product

Harpenden Building Society Savings reviews (349)

Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

A friendly helpful building society with a personal touch

Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

Harpenden Building Society Branch Review

Excellent Personal Service

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