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Rated Excellent 4.90/5

Darlington Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 12,441 product reviews

Average score of 4.90/5
5 star
92%
4 star
7%
3 star
1%
2 star
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1 star
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Reviews for Darlington Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

I am computer illiterate and needed help in applying...

I am computer illiterate and needed help in applying to transfer an Isa to your Building Society. Vicky Wanless showed infinite patience in helping me complete the necessary form.

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Savings
Yvonne W 18th September 2025

Latest negative rating

2/5

In branch service review

Products department have got it all wrong - reducing rate on popular accounts like special occasion saver/regular saver will lose customers to rivals like Newcastle BS.

Savings
Verified source 11th July 2025

About Darlington Building Society

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Showing 11 of 12441 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

I am computer illiterate and needed help in applying...

Savings 18th September 2025

I am computer illiterate and needed help in applying to transfer an Isa to your Building Society. Vicky Wanless showed infinite patience in helping me complete the necessary form.

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Excellent Service all around

Mortgages 16th September 2025

I have always found them to be helpful and informative

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Difficulty with online form

    I had difficulty editing an ISA transfer form on line and spoke to Simon McCabe. He was extremely helpful and patient and talked me through... I had difficulty editing an ISA transfer form on line and spoke to Simon McCabe. He was extremely helpful and patient and talked me through the whole process. I was very impressed with his professional handling of my problem to which he found a solution. He is very competent and was courteous throughout our conversation. A real asset to Darlington Building Society. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Kay 12th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Needed help setting up online banking and transferri...

    Needed help setting up online banking and transferring money. Simon was patient and clear with his instructions and stayed online whilst I went through the... Needed help setting up online banking and transferring money. Simon was patient and clear with his instructions and stayed online whilst I went through the various steps. He also helped me with the account number to use when paying money in as there are 2 account numbers at the front of my payment book, Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Lynne 12th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Awesome - always v helpful.

    Awesome - always v helpful. I appreciate the service provided. Thanks- really feel loyal.

    Savings
    Verified source 10th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Rapid, well-informed and cheerful help

    Every time I need a bit of information from the DBS, I get instant, informed and cheerful help. Today was the same, and it made... Every time I need a bit of information from the DBS, I get instant, informed and cheerful help. Today was the same, and it made my ISA transfer admin very easy. Service like this is rare and it makes me come back to your bank for more, and want to stay as a customer. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Joanna W","full_name":"Joanna W","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Joanna W 8th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Helpful!

    Phoned to ask for help with a maturing ISA and was given the support I needed.

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    Savings
    jen 4th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Effortless Registration thanks to Victoria

    I spoke to Victoria Wanless and she guided me through Online Registration effortly and clearly. I'm 79 years old and nervous in these situations but her patience and understanding was brilliant

    {"display":"Carole D","full_name":"Carole D","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Carole D 3rd September 2025
  • 5/5

    In branch service review

    Professional in appointment to dealing with my requests for information about savings and helped in implimenting the agreed accounts.

    Savings
    Verified source 30th August 2025
  • 5/5

    In branch service review

    Informative, polite and friendly. Well presented.

    Savings
    Verified source 30th August 2025
  • 4/5

    In branch service review

    Always friendly and professional staff and helpful when explaining products and appointments face to face are available in branch.

    Savings
    Verified source 30th August 2025

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