Community
How much should I be saving? There is no ‘correct’ amount of money that you should be saving, it is all dependant on what works for you. Some people take money out for their savings as soon as they are paid, while others may put away what is left after their spending. A budgeting tool […]
We know that alongside savings comes some unfamiliar terms and confusing words. So, we’ve put together a short list of some of the most common savings terms and what they mean. It’s by no means an exhaustive list, but it should help you get started on your savings journey. What does paying interest mean? – […]
We will be completing an upgrade to our Harpenden Online and Loans Origination platform on Thursday 28th August between 5:30pm – 8pm – so this service will be unavailable during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and normal service will resume after 8pm. We thank you for your patience during this […]
We consider many factors when reviewing the pricing of our savings accounts which includes the monitoring of market conditions whilst ensuring we provide our customers with fair value on their savings. We are letting you know we will be reducing the interest rates on our variable rate savings accounts. Please note we will soon be […]
We are excited to announce that our Harpenden branch is relocating soon. Our new home will be 52 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2SP. More details will be provided in due course.
We will be closed on Monday 25th August. Any payment requests received after 3pm on Friday 22nd August will be processed on Tuesday 26th August. Any payments received after 4pm on Friday 22nd August will be applied to your account on Tuesday 26th August and back dated to the date the funds were received. Thank […]
Ben Richardson has been appointed as Commercial Director at Harpenden Building Society with the responsibility for developing Harpenden’s mortgage and savings propositions and driving their commercial and member strategy. He joins Harpenden following fifteen years industry experience including senior roles within Santander, HSBC and Coventry Building Society. Mr Richardson commented: “I am absolutely delighted to […]
View our grants update PDF Harpenden Hopper HBS grant: £4,000 The Harpenden Hopper community minibus service continues to go from strength to strength. The Hopper minibus serves the residents of Harpenden providing a much needed link for many people who no longer drive or feel vulnerable taking their cars into the busy town centre and […]
We consider many factors when reviewing the pricing of our savings accounts which includes the monitoring of market conditions whilst ensuring we provide our customers with fair value on their savings. We are letting you know we will be reducing the interest rates on the majority of our variable rate savings accounts. Please note we […]
View our PDF about credit card fraud Credit card fraud is the unauthorised use of an individual’s credit card. Criminals use various tactics to steal personal information, or even the card itself to make purchases of goods and services. In some cases, criminals can even apply for a credit card in someone’s name without them […]