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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)

Tubwell Row branch review

5
Always been good. Had a mortgage, but now just savings. Have accounts for grandchildren. Reviewed on: 13th December 2016

Tubwell Row branch review

3
Miss machine outside. Haven't been so well so when I need money and can't come, my daughter has to sign forms to get money. Reviewed on: 13th December 2016

Tubwell Row branch review

4
Had no problems - members of staff have been brilliant Reviewed on: 13th December 2016

Northallerton branch review

5
If it worked more like a bank would be more convenient Reviewed on: 13th December 2016

Northallerton branch review

5
Like it because it is local for me and easy to get too. Can't say anything bad Reviewed on: 13th December 2016

Northallerton branch review

4
Haven't been in for a whle and closing account as need access to funds Reviewed on: 13th December 2016

Northallerton branch review

5
Savings rates could be better (been here 16yrs). V helpul and friendly staff Reviewed on: 13th December 2016

Cockerton branch review

5
Never any problems. Steer me in the right direction when I wanted to open kids accounts Reviewed on: 13th December 2016

Cockerton branch review

5
Cash machines - miss it dreadfully. But wonderful, kind and efficient service Reviewed on: 13th December 2016

Cockerton branch review

5
Closed my nearest branch but very firlendly. And tell me if there's anything that I need to know Reviewed on: 13th December 2016

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