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Darlington Building Society: Savings reviews

4.88
Based on 12,464 reviews, last reviewed 9th May 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Helpful and friendly Efficient, friendly and gave helpful advice for future transactions. Reviewed on: 9th May 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

2

Inconvenient and inaccessible at customer cost! After an initial positive experience with DBS, I am shocked that since Jan 2026 they no longer have card machines in their buildings!? This makes it i... Read more Reviewed on: 17th April 2026
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About this product

There’s a range of savings accounts to choose from at Darlington Building Society.

Savings account options include fixed rate bonds, easy access and notice accounts.

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Darlington Building Society Savings reviews (12464)

Barnard Castle branch review

5
All staff are helpful. The manager Graham is very supportive and informative when setting up 3 new accounts. He allowed plenty of time Reviewed on: 29th July 2019

Tubwell Row branch review

5
We were given good advice to change to this higher interest account Reviewed on: 29th July 2019

Redcar branch review

5
Staff are friendly and helpful. Good savings account rates Reviewed on: 28th July 2019

Tubwell Row branch review

5
A wonderful and friendly service with lots of smiles. Everything explained in great depth. Caroline, the lady I met was more than helpful. Thank you again. Reviewed on: 28th July 2019

Tubwell Row branch review

5
We have brought a group of learners from Thornbeck College in Newton Aycliffe to sell fudge produce they have made. Sandra was incredibly efficient and accomodating to our individuals, which has supported their cohesion into the wider community - thank you! Reviewed on: 27th July 2019

Barnard Castle branch review

4
A fair rate of interest that at least keeps savings up with inflation Reviewed on: 27th July 2019

Yarm branch review

5
Friendly, helpful staff and atmosphere. More private room to discuss matters. Reviewed on: 27th July 2019

Tubwell Row branch review

5
Very happy with the service provided. Polite, cheerful, efficient Reviewed on: 27th July 2019

Tubwell Row branch review

5
Great service, very informative and helpful. Also, recommended additional savings accounts which is very useful Reviewed on: 27th July 2019

Tubwell Row branch review

5
Well informed member of staff, helpful and made investment straight forward Reviewed on: 27th July 2019

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