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Name: Savings
Rating: 4.62 (428 reviews)

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4.26

Based on 428 reviews, last reviewed 2nd Feb 2026

71% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

100% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

83%

Latest highest rating:

5

Exceptional telephone Staff. I would like to express how extremely helpful the staff members were on the telephone when dealing with Cash ISA questions, namely Jane, Laura and Cat... Read more Reviewed on: 2nd 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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Harpenden Building Society Savings reviews (428)

Review of the Harpenden Building Society, Savings:

Customer service

In every interaction I have had with them, the staff at the Leighton Buzzard branch of Harpenden Building Society have been extremely professional, helpful and friendly. They have answered my queries and dealt with any enquiries very promptly and efficiently. Reviewed on: 3rd August 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read and thank you for your review. I will make sure that this is passed to Isabel and the team at Leighton Buzzard. Thanks once again, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 5th August 2024

In branch service review

Local, independent. Longer branch opening hours needed. Reviewed on: 31st July 2025

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback. We regularly review our opening hours to ensure they are optimal for members and are proportionate with commercial considerations. If you would like to contact me with suggestions on how this can be improved then I would be delighted to hear from you. My email address is [email protected]. Thanks once again for your feedback- it is appreciated. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 26th August 2025

In branch service review

Friendly professional service, always kind to my disabled mum. Reviewed on: 31st July 2025

Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read. We are delighted that you and your mum are pleased with the service you have received. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 26th August 2025

In branch service review

Very good service - friendly and knowledgeable. 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

In branch service review

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

In branch service review

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

In branch service review

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

In branch service review

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

In branch service review

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

In branch service review

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

In branch service review

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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Harpenden Building Society: Savings reviews

71% increase in 5 star reviews

100% increase in 1 star reviews

Latest highest rating:

5

Latest lowest rating:

1

About this product

Harpenden Building Society Savings reviews (428)

Customer service

In branch service review

In branch service review

In branch service review

In branch service review

In branch service review

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