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Rating: 4.68 (353 reviews)

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4.45

Based on 353 reviews, last reviewed 27th Mar 2025

88% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

100% decrease in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

84%

Latest highest rating:

4

Opening hours not so good, but staff are very helpful Opening hours not so good, but staff are very helpful Reviewed on: 27th March 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 (353)

Review of the Harpenden Building Society, Savings:

Easy and good way of saving, opened account online i...

Easy and good way of saving, opened account online in minutes… Reviewed on: 4th September 2024

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Hi Bertaston Thank you for your feedback. Kind regards, Emma Sinclair Senior Savings Operations Manager Response date: 6th September 2024

Opening hours not so good, but staff are very helpful

Opening hours not so good, but staff are very helpful Reviewed on: 27th March 2025

Reply from Harpenden Building Society Thank you for your review and your kind words about our colleagues. Our opening hours are. and will continue to be reviewed to ensure they meet our members requirements. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 28th March 2025

In branch service review

I like going to the local Tring branch and be able to ask questions, set-up new accounts and offered advice by your professional staff. Reviewed on: 28th February 2025

Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read, and thank you for your feedback. I will feed this back to the team at Tring branch. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 11th March 2025

In branch service review

No improvements needed - such lovely friendly, helpful staff. Reviewed on: 28th February 2025

Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read. Thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 11th March 2025

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

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

Reply from Harpenden Building Society This is great to read, thank you for your feedback. Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager Response date: 11th March 2025

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 post. Great customer service, thanks Reviewed on: 24th February 2025

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

In branch service review

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

In branch service review

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

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

In branch service review

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

Always friendly and helpful and customer focussed .

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

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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Harpenden Building Society: Savings reviews

88% increase in 5 star reviews

100% decrease in 1 star reviews

Latest highest rating:

4

Latest lowest rating:

1

About this product

Harpenden Building Society Savings reviews (353)

Easy and good way of saving, opened account online i...

Opening hours not so good, but staff are very helpful

In branch service review

In branch service review

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

Lost passbook by the Royal Mail

In branch service review

In branch service review

In branch service review

In branch service review

Always friendly and helpful and customer focussed .

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