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Darlington Building Society: Savings reviews

4.90
Based on 12,461 reviews, last reviewed 30th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Simon was brilliant Simon was brilliant after I outlined my health problems and carried out my instructions efficiently and swiftly to transfer funds into a one year fixe... Read more Reviewed on: 30th April 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 (12642)

In branch service review

5
Always helpful staff, Don't change - it works as a building society. Reviewed on: 19th August 2025

In branch service review

5
Please and happy with everything, Been here for many years now. Reviewed on: 19th August 2025

In branch service review

5
Clear helpful service. Lovely staff. Reviewed on: 19th August 2025

Excellent customer service

5
Due to an error on the Building Society web site my post code wasn't included in my personal details so the system would not accept my savings application. Their rep Simon patiently sorted the problem for me and I was successful in the end Reviewed on: 19th August 2025

In branch service review

5
Easy process, very friendly and helpful staff. Reviewed on: 18th August 2025

In branch service review

5
Brilliant service and outstanding care. Reviewed on: 18th August 2025

In branch service review

5
Excellent service. Staff were very knowledgeable, clean and tidy. Reviewed on: 18th August 2025

In branch service review

5
We booked the appointment at the front desk on the 13/8 and emphasised the house number with post code. This was not recorded correctly as were greeted with our neighbours information at our meeting, a slight data protection issue. Training is required. Reviewed on: 18th August 2025

In branch service review

5
Friendly service information I needed was well explained Chirstina was very good and got me sorted with what I wanted. Reviewed on: 18th August 2025

In branch service review

5
Staff always friendly and professional. Reviewed on: 18th August 2025

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