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Harpenden Building Society: Savings reviews

4.26
Based on 428 reviews, last reviewed 2nd Feb 2026
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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
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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 (428)

Review of the Harpenden Building Society, Savings:

Good service

4
Great interest rates, though they have fallen several times in less than one year of having my account open. At first there was no option for me to withdraw any money so I had to contact CS and they added a button to the account - a bit concerning to have your money in there with no option to withdraw, although it was sorted. The account dashboard could do with updating/ optimising. It's extremely basic and not the easiest to navigate. All in all, these aren't major issues and I trust my money is safe. Reviewed on: 17th May 2025
Reply from Harpenden Building Society Hi Irene, Thanks you for your candid and valuable feedback- it is greatly appreciated. We are delighted that you are generally pleased with both your account and service you have received from Harpenden Building Society. If I may, I would like to respond to your feedback. We're glad you are pleased with the interest rate on your savings account. We will always ensure our accounts provide fair value. Within the last twelve months there has been for reductions to the Bank of England Base rate, and whilst non of our savings products are directly linked, this does have an impact on pricing where we need to manage commercial considerations whilst always ensuring we put our members first. With regards to your feedback regarding our dashboard, I 100% agree with you that this could be improved and we are working hard with out software provider to improve the experience for our members. Once again, may i thank you for your feedback, and if I can be of any further assistance to you in future then please do not hesitate to contact me. With kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 19th May 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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In branch service review

5
Bev is always so helpful, listens to our needs, explaining things so clearly, great guidance. Just wish you were open Saturdays!!. Reviewed on: 17th 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 friendly staff and the fact that we can still see people face-to-face rather than everything being online is great. Reviewed on: 7th 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
Local office , Good hours, Such friendly, helpful team here. Reviewed on: 1st 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
Personal and friendly service is a joy. Reviewed on: 1st 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
I haven't got online banking and it was great to have staff to help me. Reviewed on: 1st 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 face to face customer service I received in your Radlett branch today has been first class. Reviewed on: 27th June 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 were all very helpful. Reviewed on: 27th June 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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