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Darlington Building Society: Savings reviews

4.88
Based on 12,603 reviews, last reviewed 1st Jun 2026
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Latest highest rating:

4

In branch service review Personal service - face to face. Reviewed on: 30th May 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Woeful communication We had a face to face to alert DBS to our new current account bank as recipient of interest plus full amount of a 1 yr bond. We have been DBS members ... Read more Reviewed on: 1st June 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 (12603)

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

Barnard Castle branch review

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

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