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Darlington Building Society: Savings reviews

4.91
Based on 12,323 reviews, last reviewed 2nd Feb 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

I met some very helpful staff who spent time with me... I met some very helpful staff who spent time with me to arrange my funds into 2 savings accounts. Excellent. Reviewed on: 2nd February 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

2

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 ... Read more Reviewed on: 11th July 2025
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Darlington Building Society Savings reviews (12323)

Review of the Darlington Building Society, Savings:

Could not have managed to open my ISA & transfer fun...

5
Could not have managed to open my ISA & transfer funds without the help of Simon (top Bloke) Reviewed on: 12th May 2025

I met some very helpful staff who spent time with me...

5
I met some very helpful staff who spent time with me to arrange my funds into 2 savings accounts. Excellent. Reviewed on: 2nd February 2026

Excellent service always.

5
Excellent service always. Lovely staff in all branches I’ve visited. Plenty of local branches Reviewed on: 2nd February 2026

Very competitive rates.

5
Very competitive rates. Easy to set up account on line and kept in touch with any news or changes. Reviewed on: 2nd February 2026

My son is autistic and the staff are so caring and u...

5
My son is autistic and the staff are so caring and understanding when he is dealing with his account. Reviewed on: 2nd February 2026

Fixed Rate Bond

5
I wanted a good return on a Fixed Rate Bond and the Darlington B.S. were able to provide it. Reviewed on: 1st February 2026

My experience

5
When I visited the building society to open my savings account. The assistant was helpful and thorough when advising me on the product. I also receive regular email updates about other products. Reviewed on: 1st February 2026

A local society with local priorities

5
A local society with local priorities Reviewed on: 31st January 2026

More information provided in person.

5
More information provided in person. Reviewed on: 31st January 2026

Great for Regular Savings

5
All good :) I just setup a direct debit and leave it to Darlington :) Reviewed on: 31st January 2026

Still going strong with the Darlington after 56 years

5
I’ve been with the Darlington since I was 24 that’s 56 years and am still with you why you ask, well you can rely on them as being there when all the rest have gone I don’t want to do on line banking I’m to old and frightened of scammers Reviewed on: 31st January 2026

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