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Rated Excellent 4.91/5

Darlington Building Society reviews

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Last reviewed within 7 days
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People rate this company as Excellent based on 10,024 product reviews

Average score of 4.91/5
5 star
92%
4 star
7%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
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Reviews for Darlington Building Society have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

4/5

Disappointed with IT changes.

Since you have changed your IT system I’ve found it very difficult and confusing. I spoke to customer service who were excellent; patient and helpful,... Since you have changed your IT system I’ve found it very difficult and confusing. I spoke to customer service who were excellent; patient and helpful, but the systems remain difficult to access and navigate which has been enormously frustrating and despite support from other members of my family it’s not been possible to resolve this. I’m 83 years old and working with your IT has been exasperating, however, your customer service staff particularly Simon have been excellent. Read more Read less

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Savings
Phil 27th January 2025

Latest negative rating

1/5

In branch service review

Considering changing building society. Yarm branch was the reason I've used Darlington Building Society at it is now not open on a Saturday.

Savings
Verified source 17th December 2024

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Disappointed with IT changes.

Savings 27th January 2025

Since you have changed your IT system I’ve found it very difficult and confusing. I spoke to customer service who were excellent; patient and helpful,... Since you have changed your IT system I’ve found it very difficult and confusing. I spoke to customer service who were excellent; patient and helpful, but the systems remain difficult to access and navigate which has been enormously frustrating and despite support from other members of my family it’s not been possible to resolve this. I’m 83 years old and working with your IT has been exasperating, however, your customer service staff particularly Simon have been excellent. Read more Read less

Rated Good 4/5
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Once again we have called upon Darlington Building S...

Mortgages 27th January 2025

Once again we have called upon Darlington Building Society to port our mortgage for our new home. We have known Ann Walpole for a few... Once again we have called upon Darlington Building Society to port our mortgage for our new home. We have known Ann Walpole for a few years now and everytime we have dealt with Ann, we know we will always receive a very high standard from her. She is always very professional and certainly knows her job and she is able to answer all of our questions so we have a clear understanding. We would definitely recommend Darlington Building Society to anyone. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Excellent help from Ann Walpole, so supportive and e...

    Excellent help from Ann Walpole, so supportive and explained everything well.

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    Mortgages
    Summer H 24th January 2025
  • 5/5

    Spoke with Ann Walpole, she was very professional an...

    Spoke with Ann Walpole, she was very professional and was very helpful

    {"display":"Rachel T","full_name":"Rachel T","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    Rachel T 23rd January 2025
  • 5/5

    Very professional and didn’t feel rushed.

    Very professional and didn’t feel rushed. Talked through everything we needed

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    Savings
    sue 22nd January 2025
  • 5/5

    Just wanted to discuss when my ISA would mature

    Just wanted to discuss when my ISA would mature

    {"display":"Mark A","full_name":"Mark A","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Mark A 18th January 2025
  • 5/5

    We have dealt with Darlington Society and spoke to A...

    We have dealt with Darlington Society and spoke to Ann Walpole on several occasions and also other members of staff and the overall service has been fantastic.

    {"display":"Cassie","full_name":"Cassie","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    Cassie 16th January 2025
  • 5/5

    Sent an email got a very fast response from Simon Mc...

    Sent an email got a very fast response from Simon Mc Cabe . Very helpful and informative Thankyou

    {"display":"Lorraine ","full_name":"Lorraine ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Lorraine 16th January 2025
  • 5/5

    Very helpful and thorough

    The customer service team were very helpful and thorough.

    {"display":"Laura","full_name":"Laura","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Laura 13th January 2025
  • 5/5

    Suzanne is very polite and very helpful

    Suzanne is very polite and very helpful

    {"display":"David P","full_name":"David P","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    David P 13th January 2025
  • 5/5

    Excellent individuals with good knowledge and experi...

    Excellent individuals with good knowledge and experience. Responsive to communication.

    {"display":"Neil D","full_name":"Neil D","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    Neil D 9th January 2025

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