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4.90
Based on 12,642 reviews, last reviewed 30th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

In branch service review The personal touch, the ease of the branch in my local town, the ease of appointments, the expertise of the assistants - that's why I use Darlington. Reviewed on: 30th April 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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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 (12461)

In branch service review

5
Very friendly and professional service. Reviewed on: 10th July 2025

In branch service review

5
Can I have 3 regular savings accounts instead of 1. Reviewed on: 10th July 2025

In branch service review

5
Like that it is local and accessible. Very pleasant staff member and everything well explained. Reviewed on: 10th July 2025

In branch service review

5
Excellent service but would prefer opening hours later on afternoons or Saturdays. Reviewed on: 10th July 2025

In branch service review

4
Jess was very polite and very thorough, we were very pleased with all aspects of our requests. Reviewed on: 10th July 2025

In branch service review

5
Had a mortgage with DBS in 1972 and have been with them ever since. Reviewed on: 10th July 2025

In branch service review

5
I was very happy with Charley's explanation of potential accounts and they were very clear and very helpful. It was a pleasure to do business with DBS. Reviewed on: 10th July 2025

In branch service review

5
Friendly service and got appointment quicker than expected. Reviewed on: 10th July 2025

In branch service review

5
Very helpful, clear information, friendly and good service. Reviewed on: 10th July 2025

In branch service review

5
Finally got sorted. Highly recommend DBS. Reviewed on: 10th July 2025

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