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Rating: 4.65 (373 reviews)

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4.35

Based on 373 reviews, last reviewed 12th Jun 2025

13% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

400% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

83%

Latest highest rating:

5

I had an issue with cheques, as I had sent off but w... I had an issue with cheques, as I had sent off but with an impending bank switch. Even though my account with the BS had not yet been actioned, they w... Read more Reviewed on: 12th June 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

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 (373)

Review of the Harpenden Building Society, Savings:

Pleased with the sevice from Harpenden BS

There were a couple of minor issues with my account set up, however everything sorted in a very customer friendly way by Bev and Claire. The phone was answered without any excessive wait time and customer service overall excellent. Reviewed on: 1st February 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Hi Jon, Thanks for your great review. I will be sure to share with Bev, Claire and their Line Manager. I'm glad we were able to answer the phone in an acceptable time frame. We have been inundated with applications following the brief launch of a market leading ISA, and as such our SLA's have not been at a standard we would expect, so it's great to understand that these are getting back to normal. If you would like to discuss your feedback further then please do not hesitate to contact me on [email protected] Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 5th February 2024

In branch service review

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

In branch service review

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

In branch service review

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

In branch service review

Bev and team at Leighton Buzzard do all they can to help, I look forward to visiting - they should be rewarded for all they do. Reviewed on: 16th January 2025

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your comments, and we're thrilled you are pleased with our service. I will make sure that this is fed back to Bev and the team. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 25th February 2025

In branch service review

We did what we wanted without any fuss or long unnecessary interviews. No appointment needed. Staff very effient and friendly. Passbooks are issues too which is excellent. Reviewed on: 9th January 2025

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your feedback and we're thrilled that you are pleased with our service. We always try to complete our work with as little fuss as possible. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 25th February 2025

In branch service review

I like the availability of a passbook, limited access to these nowadays but not everybody does online or apps, so it's much appreciated. Friendly team. Reviewed on: 9th January 2025

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your review, we're thrilled that you are pleased with our service. Passbooks remain an emotive subject in the Building Society world, and we do understand the importance of these to our members Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 25th February 2025

In branch service review

Very friendly and helpful at the Tring branch. Reviewed on: 1st January 2025

Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read. I will make sure that this is fed back to our Tring branch team. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 25th February 2025

Courteous and efficient.

Easy to connect and fully responsive to questions. Reviewed on: 20th December 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your review and we're thrilled that you are pleased with our service. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 23rd December 2024

In branch service review

It is a small building society perhaps with fewer customers hence it's quiet and you can do any transactions in no time. No queues which I like. Reviewed on: 1st December 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your review, it is appreciated. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 8th January 2025

Poor interest

The interest rate has eroded over time, even when BOE base rate was going up! Reviewed on: 23rd November 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Hi Robert, thank you for your feedback, it is appreciated. I'm sorry to understand you feel your interest has eroded over time- specifically mirroring movements in the Bank of England Base rate. We have worked hard to ensure that all our products provide good outcomes, fair value and assists customers in achieving their financial objectives. Currently the vast majority of our savers receive better than the UK average savings rate. In addition to this, our closed issue products are priced to match their open book equivalent. We have, and will continue to signpost customers to new products so they can make an informed choice to decide is a new product would be suitable. We have made also the process to switch accounts much simpler and without the need to submit a full application number. Your feedback is appreciated, and id we can be of any further assistance then please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 25th November 2024

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Harpenden Building Society: Savings reviews

13% decrease in 5 star reviews

400% increase in 1 star reviews

Latest highest rating:

5

Latest lowest rating:

1

About this product

Harpenden Building Society Savings reviews (373)

Pleased with the sevice from Harpenden BS

In branch service review

In branch service review

In branch service review

In branch service review

In branch service review

In branch service review

In branch service review

Courteous and efficient.

In branch service review

Poor interest

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