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4.35
Based on 380 reviews, last reviewed 27th Jun 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

In branch service review The face to face customer service I received in your Radlett branch today has been first class. Reviewed on: 27th June 2025
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Rubbish website Applied for a new savings account as a new customer, the easy bit. Received an email with user ID and activation key and link to Harpenden Online then... Read more Reviewed on: 8th June 2025
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Harpenden Building Society Savings reviews (380)

The phone is always answered and the staff are polit...

5
The phone is always answered and the staff are polite and helpful. You feel valued, rather than a number or unknown. Reviewed on: 25th February 2025
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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: 11th March 2025
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Lost passbook by the Royal Mail

5
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 post. Great customer service, thanks Reviewed on: 24th February 2025
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Reply from Harpenden Building Society Hi John, Thank you for your review and i'm glad we were able to sort this for you. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 25th February 2025
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In branch service review

5
Personal touch. Friendly and very helpful. Reviewed on: 31st January 2025
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback, it's really appreciated. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 25th February 2025
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In branch service review

5
Local branch with good opening hours. Informed staff, very helpful and friendly, nothing is too much trouble. Too many products are online only though, for us older generation are missing out not having access to all products. Reviewed on: 31st January 2025

In branch service review

5
Always very friendly and professional. Not many local branches - makes it difficult for working patterns in a place where you have to travel to nearest branch. Reviewed on: 31st January 2025
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback and i'm pleased to understand that you are happy with our service. I take on board your comments regarding branch locations and working patterns. Harpenden Online provides a safe and secure way to manage your account if ever it is not convenient to get to a branch. Details can be found on our website www.harpendenbs.co.uk. In the meantime, if we can be of any further assistance to you then please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 25th February 2025
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In branch service review

5
Staff are super friendly and helpful. Elizabeth has helped me recently but over the years all staff have been lovely. Reviewed on: 31st January 2025
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your review. This is really good to read and i will make sure your feedback is passed to my colleague and her line manager. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 25th February 2025
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Always friendly and helpful and customer focussed .

5
Always friendly and helpful and customer focussed . Particularly grateful for their time and understanding when my husband died. Equally helpful whether in telephone discussion or in person. The best customer experience I have had in recent times. Reviewed on: 30th January 2025
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Reply from Harpenden Building Society Hi Jaqueline, Thank you for your lovely review, and I'm glad we were able to help you at such a difficult time. We really appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your experience. If we can be of any further help in future then please do not hesitate to contact us. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 31st January 2025
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In branch service review

5
The staff are very friendly and you have got good savings accounts. Reviewed on: 27th January 2025
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback, it's really appreciated. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 25th February 2025
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In branch service review

5
Usually quick and efficient. Dealt with a difficult situation with no problem (death of our treasurer). Gill was my main contact. Reviewed on: 27th January 2025
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your review. I'm glad that we were able to help with a difficult situation. I'll make sure that this is fed back to Gill. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 25th February 2025
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In branch service review

5
Personal, polite, helpful and efficient, with much valued face-to-face contact in branch and talking to an actual person over the phone!. Reviewed on: 23rd January 2025
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback, we're thrilled that you are happy with our service. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 25th February 2025
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