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Rated Excellent 4.86/5

Darlington Building Society reviews

Verified business Last reviewed within 7 days Customer Satisfaction Champion Consumer Guardian
  • FCA approved and regulated
    FCA approved and regulated
  • Manage your account or policy via an app or website
    Manage your account or policy via an app or website
  • On-line application and approval process
    On-line application and approval process
  • Offers video or telephone appointments
    Offers video or telephone appointments

Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 13,458 product reviews

Average score of 4.86/5
5 star
92%
4 star
7%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
Reviews for Darlington Building Society have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Darlington Building Society shines with its friendly, helpful staff and the comfort of local branches offering face-to-face service. Many appreciate the clear explanations and personal care when opening or managing Savings accounts and ISAs. However, some find the branch opening hours restrictive and the online services clunky or limited, especially for ISA transfers and payments. Interest rates on savings and ISAs also leave a few wanting more competitive offers.

Positive themes

  • Darlington Building Society Savings staff are friendly, helpful and make visits a pleasure.
  • Excellent customer service with clear explanations and patient support for Savings accounts.
  • Darlington Building Society offers good competitive interest rates on Savings and ISAs.

Negative themes

  • Branch opening times are too limited for many who prefer face-to-face banking.
  • Online services can be frustrating with glitches and limited ISA transfer options.
  • Interest rates on ISAs and savings sometimes fall behind competitors’ offers.
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About Darlington Building Society

Darlington Building Society is a mutual organisation which means profits are used for the benefit of members.

Darlington Building Society was originally formed in 1856, as the Darlington Working Men's Equitable Permanent Building Society, to benefit local people. Since then it’s helped generations of families with their financial goals.

You can get a range of savings accounts and mortgages through Darlington Building Society.

Darlington Building Society at a glance

Contact details

Website
Visit provider website
Phone
01325 366366
Email
[email protected]
Social media

Reviews for Darlington Building Society

Showing 11 of 13458 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Bishop Auckland branch are amazing.

Savings 6th July 2026

Lynn and Jas were so welcoming in branch they made the whole experience easy and explained everything to me and my father in detail. It’s... Lynn and Jas were so welcoming in branch they made the whole experience easy and explained everything to me and my father in detail. It’s lovely to see personal customer service as such a high standard. Read more Read less

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Lovely staff always really helpful!

Savings 6th July 2026

Lovely staff always really helpful!

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 5.00/5

    Appointment started on time and was carried out effi...

    Appointment started on time and was carried out efficiently and pleasantly. We knew what we wanted to do and this was duly carried out. We... Appointment started on time and was carried out efficiently and pleasantly. We knew what we wanted to do and this was duly carried out. We were seen in a downstairs room due to my mobility problems but were very surprised that every time the young lady wanted to use a printer she had to leave us and go to the front desk. I know you are soon to move but a printer need not be expensive and could soon be installed. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    DORIS G 4th July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Personal appointment

    Came into branch after bereavement of a loved one to close down their account. Faultless service, considerate and straightforward. One of the representatives remembered my... Came into branch after bereavement of a loved one to close down their account. Faultless service, considerate and straightforward. One of the representatives remembered my family member and gave me her personal condolences. It’s those moments that speak the loudest for personal service in a brand. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Mrs T 3rd July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Welcomed to the office by Molly.

    Welcomed to the office by Molly with a lovely friendly smile. Very professional and I find she is very clear at explaining all the info... Welcomed to the office by Molly with a lovely friendly smile. Very professional and I find she is very clear at explaining all the info necessary. After you come out of your appointment you feel that she really wanted to help you. You can’t ask for any more. Well done DBS! Read more Read less

    {"display":"Judith E","full_name":"Judith E","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Judith E 3rd July 2026
  • 3.00/5

    Problems registering for online banking

    I had applied for a 1 year ISA and wanted to administer the account on line. I could not register for this service. I spoke... I had applied for a 1 year ISA and wanted to administer the account on line. I could not register for this service. I spoke to Simon and Maureen who despite all attempts and suggestions could not help. I rang back 24 hours later and the problem was resolved. The issue has been that I had previously had a mortgage with the society which meant that my details were registered but different to my current details. I didn’t realise that such an old set of details would still be on record. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Anne B","full_name":"Anne B","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Anne B 2nd July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Peace of mind savings

    Easy to arrange our savings, with helpful cheerful staff, who explain fully all t&c’s . Appointments on time , good product choice.. Nice return on... Easy to arrange our savings, with helpful cheerful staff, who explain fully all t&c’s . Appointments on time , good product choice.. Nice return on investments.. Will keep using and investing. local branch too. Well done Read more Read less

    {"display":"Helen R","full_name":"Helen R","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Helen R 2nd July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    After a mix up transferring our expired ISA

    After a mix up transferring our expired ISA into a new ISA we went into branch to sort out certificates and close and open new... After a mix up transferring our expired ISA into a new ISA we went into branch to sort out certificates and close and open new accounts to get the best value for our savings. Vickie at the Northallerton Branch was extremely helpful and patient in sorting out our finances. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Linda W","full_name":"Linda W","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Linda W 1st July 2026
  • 5.00/5

    10/10 service

    Very easy to speak to customer services. Provided with the right mortgage with ease

    {"display":"G H","full_name":"G H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    G H 30th June 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Northallerton branch

    The ladies in your Northallerton branch are very professional, helpful and easy to converse with. I found on my last 2 visits both ladies put me at ease. Much appreciated.

    {"display":"A Mc","full_name":"A Mc","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    A Mc 30th June 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Darlington Building Society - a great local company

    The staff at Darlington Building Society are always very friendly, helpful and efficient. It has a real community feel about it whilst also providing good rates on savings products.

    {"display":"Jennifer C","full_name":"Jennifer C","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Jennifer C 29th June 2026

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