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Darlington Building Society: Savings reviews

4.91
Based on 12,411 reviews, last reviewed 4th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

What's not to like ? Lots of branches available, rarely any queues, helpful and friendly staff, many options with full information. Communication via email, post and knowl... Read more Reviewed on: 4th 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 (12411)

In branch service review

4
Access online not very easy to do transactions online. Reviewed on: 8th July 2025

In branch service review

5
Convenient and easy, only account �1 deposit to open that has consistent access, wanted 7 day notice. Reviewed on: 8th July 2025

In branch service review

5
Needed to condense my savings accounts into one for ease and also open new ones for PoA. Everything sorted efficiently and quality to my wishes and satisfaction. Reviewed on: 8th July 2025

In branch service review

5
Everything fine, been with the Society numerous years and have always been happy with the service. Reviewed on: 7th July 2025

In branch service review

5
Service is always good and pleasant. Patient with questions and dithering. Reviewed on: 7th July 2025

In branch service review

5
Tom was excellent with his presentation. He is an asset to the DBS. Reviewed on: 7th July 2025

In branch service review

5
Good experience. Like to have a passbook. Like a local branch. Reviewed on: 7th July 2025

In branch service review

5
Please bring back the special occasion save account. Because this account is what brought me to DBS in the first place. Reviewed on: 7th July 2025

In branch service review

5
Excellent customer service. Always have time to explain any queries. Very friendly and welcoming. Reviewed on: 7th July 2025

In branch service review

5
It's local and I'm able to manage it not online, being able to talk face-to-face person. Better opening hours could be better if you work. Try and reduce account pack. Staff have your interests at heart and are very knowledgeable. Reviewed on: 7th July 2025

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