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Darlington Building Society: Savings reviews

4.91
Based on 12,404 reviews, last reviewed 1st Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

4

Darlington: a good all-rounder! First of all, I'm a big fan of the mutual ownership model of building societies. Within the building society sector, Darlington often provides attract... Read more Reviewed on: 1st March 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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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 (12404)

Bishop Auckland branch review

5
I wouldn’t change a thing. I’ve been a member for over 50 years and I love it. Reviewed on: 14th December 2016

Bishop Auckland branch review

5
The staff are friendly but it would be good to have longer opening hours. Reviewed on: 14th December 2016

Bishop Auckland branch review

5
They have friendly staff - I got all of my children to get accounts here too. Reviewed on: 14th December 2016

Bishop Auckland branch review

5
My whole family uses the Darlington Reviewed on: 14th December 2016

Bishop Auckland branch review

5
I’m very happy with the level of service which I receive Reviewed on: 14th December 2016

Bishop Auckland branch review

5
Brilliant service, I wouldn’t change anything at the Darlington Reviewed on: 14th December 2016

Bishop Auckland branch review

5
It's still the same and I like that it’s never changed. Reviewed on: 14th December 2016

Bishop Auckland branch review

4
It's handy and local, but the interest rates, particularly the bond could be better. Reviewed on: 14th December 2016

Bishop Auckland branch review

5
Local branches, with friendly knowledgeable staff Reviewed on: 14th December 2016

Bishop Auckland branch review

5
It's local, but I did prefer the Crook branch when it was there Reviewed on: 14th December 2016

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