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Darlington Building Society: Savings reviews

4.90
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)

Bishop Auckland branch review

5
Graham was a lovely man put me at ease and talked me through how and which account was best for me. Reviewed on: 5th August 2017

Northallerton branch review

5
Always friendly and helpful staff. Always good to be able to talk to a face! Reviewed on: 4th August 2017

Barnard Castle branch review

5
Would like more branches, but a good service Reviewed on: 4th August 2017

Bishop Auckland branch review

5
Graham was extremely helpful and friendly. A clear professional in his role. He is an asset to the building society Reviewed on: 4th August 2017

Cockerton branch review

5
Very friendly and polite. Taken to a private area to open a new account Reviewed on: 1st August 2017

Middlesbrough branch review

5
Perhaps some sort of incentive for opening savings accounts etc Reviewed on: 30th July 2017

Bishop Auckland branch review

5
Excellent service by Graham - service is much better than the Newcastle building society Reviewed on: 28th July 2017

Tubwell Row branch review

5
I am happy with the level of service currently Reviewed on: 27th July 2017

Redcar branch review

5
I would like to be able to do online banking! I like the local branch - easy to access, and a personal approach Reviewed on: 27th July 2017

Tubwell Row branch review

5
Our review with Kim was excellent in every area - clear, helpful and reassuring. Thank you Reviewed on: 26th July 2017

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