Market Harborough Building Society Reviews 

881
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Review summary

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Looking at 479 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff and advisors for being exceptionally helpful, patient, and welcoming during both branch visits and telephone calls. Consumers note that the customer service team consistently provides quick, reassuring assistance, answering questions thoroughly and ensuring smooth, efficient account setups. Some reviewers were not happy with communication delays, specifically mentioning slow responses to emails and waiting extended periods without visible staff members. A few other people also felt that certain online procedures were rather cumbersome, or difficult to manage when dealing with remote network signals.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wow! Not only do they have a great interest rate on offer but they have terrific customer service. I called the number and spoke to an actual person- she was extremely helpful and polite. Their websit... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Appointment had been made via Head office but this communication hadn't come through to the local branch. The team swiftly responded, found a room, made a coffee and provided space to talk over our ne... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wanting to set up an account, going in expecting not to get a result, despite their system having gone down, I had an account open within 30 minutes. Thank you Claire Reedman. It has given me alot mor... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went in to open a savings account,i knew which one i wanted to open. Did the tranaction quick and thorough, explained everything and gave me some information about the account l opened. Gave me in... See more


Company details

  1. Building Society
  2. Financial Institution
  3. Mortgage Lender
  4. Savings Bank

About Market Harborough Building Society

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Since 1870, we have been owned by our members and have continued to evolve, innovate and, importantly, continue to always put our members first. That’s why we’ve remained a trusted provider of mortgages and savings for over 150 years. You can find out more on our website, clicking on the below links: Savings Mortgages Thrive Agenda Our branches Contact us

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4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

881 reviews

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Tax Statement needed

I needed a Tax Statement for 2024-25. Although the account was closed Emma had no trouble accessing and sending me a copy by post, which I received a week later. I had a good interest rate on the account and would be happy to invest with them again.

April 10, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A First Class Service

Called in with my wife who wanted to draw out some money from her account (she has mobilty problems and cannot stand for long). As soon as this was known by the Teller (Claire Reedman) she pointed out seats where we could sit and then did all the necessary and brought the money to us. She also suggested we may wish to look at a third party mandate in case my wife is unable to get to the MHBS. Gave us an explanation and all the necessary forms and information so we could consider and follow up if we wished. A really good customer experience that you don't often get these days - full marks!

April 17, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Incompetent and very Poor Customer Service

Application to open a fixed rate Bond online was never processed
Made 6 phone to MHBS H/O
Sent several emails, enailed the Chief Executive
Never got a Response
After all this I then get an email informing me that my application was not being processed anymore
Incompetent organisation with Appalling Customer Service
I applied online with another Savings Company and the account was opened in 3 days

April 7, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

We visited the Harborough branch. Jen was very friendly and helpful. Jen answered all of our questions about the accounts. We would rate the service as very good.

April 17, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional service

On behalf of parents; We visited the Harborough branch on wednesday and were assisted with our query by Claire Reedman. Her friendliness and support were exceptional and her experience was clearly demonstrated in her patience and advice. We couldn't have asked for better customer service.

April 15, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A pleasure to deal with

Call was picked up promptly

Emma.....(i think it was) was polite....professional....answered both my queries quickly and helpfully

She also sounded very "jolly" and was a pleasure to deal with

If only all banks treated their customers like this!

April 15, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

MHBS - real people, real service.

I needed to check something and I was called by Emma who was really helpful.
Our experience with large businesses that communicate via chatbots or call centres and now AI is dreadful and this is why we choose smaller, more personal suppliers wherever possible. On-line everything is just fine - until you need help or have a problem.

April 15, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

After having had an account with MHBS for many years our branch of The Royal British Legion reluctantly have to close the account. The assistance given by Emma over the telephone in explaining what we need to do was very helpful and has made the process very simple.

April 14, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easiness

Eas to to open an account as a new customer.
Good rates of interest.
Monthly income option.

March 10, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good old fashioned customer service

I had need to contact MHBS with reference to my account.
I received great customer service from Emma.
She was friendly and gave concise information.
Emma is a great asset to the Building Society.

April 10, 2026
Unprompted review

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