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Rated Good 4.20/5

Harpenden Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Good based on 421 product reviews

Average score of 4.20/5
5 star
81%
4 star
8%
3 star
4%
2 star
1%
1 star
6%
Reviews for Harpenden Building Society have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

good speaking to Anya and very helpful, much better...

good speaking to Anya and very helpful, much better than digital conversations etc

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Savings
alan c 29th August 2025

Latest negative rating

1/5

Why saving rates keep falling but mortgages do not?

Very poor practice at this BS. They keep reducing savers rates ( twice in the last two months) but not the mortgage interest. Their Standard Variable rate is completely arbitrary.

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Savings
LL 1st September 2025

About Harpenden Building Society

Harpenden Building Society was founded in 1953 and is a mutual organisation. This means it’s run for the benefit of members and not shareholders.

Since 2023 it’s provided savings products on a national scale that includes easy access, ISAs, notice accounts and fixed rate bonds.

Harpenden Building Society also provides mortgages via intermediaries to borrowers turned away by the high street who have complex income or unusual properties.

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Reviews for Harpenden Building Society

Showing 11 of 421 company reviews Last reviewed within 14 days

hard to understand their products

Savings 5th September 2025

hard to understand their products

Rated Average 3/5
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Why saving rates keep falling but mortgages do not?

Savings 1st September 2025

Very poor practice at this BS. They keep reducing savers rates ( twice in the last two months) but not the mortgage interest. Their Standard Variable rate is completely arbitrary.

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LL
Rated Terrible 1/5
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  • 5/5

    good speaking to Anya and very helpful, much better...

    good speaking to Anya and very helpful, much better than digital conversations etc

    {"display":"alan c","full_name":"alan c","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    alan c 29th August 2025
  • 5/5

    Excellent Customer Service

    Excellent Customer Service, both in branch and by phone to head office. A good selection of accounts but the interest rates are not especially competitive.

    {"display":"Nigel","full_name":"Nigel","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Nigel 28th August 2025
  • 2/5

    Fed up with online attemp.

    Tried to register fo an online account as an existing customer , was asked to provide ID certification , and account was set up ,... Tried to register fo an online account as an existing customer , was asked to provide ID certification , and account was set up , but now I cannot get into system as something has been deactivated. No answer to telephone call , no waiting time given. This has been one obstacle and frustration after another . Will probably just let attempted account lapse as am fed up trying. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Sandra h","full_name":"Sandra h","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Sandra h 12th August 2025
  • 5/5

    In branch service review

    Friendly professional service, always kind to my disabled mum.

    Savings
    Verified source 31st July 2025
  • 5/5

    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... 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. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 31st July 2025
  • 5/5

    In branch service review

    Open Saturday mornings. Charities not local.

    Savings
    Verified source 31st July 2025
  • 5/5

    In branch service review

    Local, independent. Longer branch opening hours needed.

    Savings
    Verified source 31st July 2025
  • 5/5

    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... 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. Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 31st July 2025
  • 5/5

    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.

    Savings
    Verified source 31st July 2025

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