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Darlington Building Society: Savings reviews

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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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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)

Guisborough branch review

5
Like the smallness, and friendly personal services. Gives 'banking' a good name for once! Reviewed on: 18th June 2019
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Tubwell branch review

2
Opening the account seemed a bit complicated, but I really can't say what the problem was Reviewed on: 18th June 2019
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Bishop Auckland branch review

5
When I rang initially, regarding interest rates, Laura McGuiness? (the lady I spoke to) was so helpful and pleasant. Very impressed! Reviewed on: 17th June 2019
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Bishop Auckland branch customer

Northallerton branch review

5
Very quick and efficient service. Well done! Reviewed on: 17th June 2019
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Tubwell branch review

4
Less queues at Tubwell Row branch Reviewed on: 17th June 2019
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Tubwell branch customer

Bishop Auckland branch review

5
I like the fact I can get a passbook as well as a bond. Reviewed on: 16th June 2019
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Bishop Auckland branch customer

Redcar branch review

5
I like cash, don't like cards. I feel that my money is safe and I don't trust banks. The bank card system is not safe Reviewed on: 16th June 2019
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Redcar branch customer

Middlesborough branch review

5
I like that you get a passbook for savings. I feel staff informed us of what was available but were not too pushy about products Reviewed on: 16th June 2019
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Bishop Auckland branch review

5
Debbie very friendly and explained everything clearly Reviewed on: 15th June 2019
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Redcar branch review

5
Exceptional service with a smile. Reviewed on: 15th June 2019
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