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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)

Barnard Castle branch review

4
Poor interest rates, but being from Darlington, it’s handy and local Reviewed on: 14th December 2016

Barnard Castle branch review

5
It’s nice and handy, and since the Brittania closed I’ve had no complaints, the staff are always helpful Reviewed on: 14th December 2016

Barnard Castle branch review

4
The branch is conveniently located in Barnard Castle. Reviewed on: 14th December 2016

Barnard Castle branch review

5
The branches are convenient and the staff are always fine Reviewed on: 14th December 2016

Barnard Castle branch review

5
No complaints, where else would I go, the Brittania? Reviewed on: 14th December 2016

Tubwell Row branch review

4
Always helpful and friendly staff. Will look for the best products for me. Reviewed on: 13th December 2016

Tubwell Row branch review

5
Friendly, get money, what more do you want? Local! Reviewed on: 13th December 2016

Tubwell Row branch review

5
I like that it was quick and easy to open an account Reviewed on: 13th December 2016

Tubwell Row branch review

4
Service is good, don't have any trouble. But why did they take the ATMs away? Reviewed on: 13th December 2016

Tubwell Row branch review

5
Easy, friendly and welcoming. Unlike a recent experience at HSBC where I was made to feel unwelcome and uncomfortable Reviewed on: 13th December 2016

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