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Darlington Building Society: Savings reviews

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4.90
Based on 12,462 reviews, last reviewed 2nd May 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

ISA lady Had a great chat with Charlotte very nice to talk to . Explained everything in detail and plain English a joy to talk to. Reviewed on: 2nd 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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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 (12462)

Trustworthy Society

5
Pleasant staff easy to talk too, listen and give good guidance. Reviewed on: 17th April 2025
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In branch service review

5
Very friendly staff who put you at ease and everything explained clearly. Reviewed on: 17th April 2025

In branch service review

5
Always friendly and help nice to be a member of a local BS. Reviewed on: 17th April 2025

In branch service review

4
Fresh, lovely building, with very helpful staff, everything explained and our needs fully met today. Reviewed on: 17th April 2025

In branch service review

5
Every thing explained and my account is getting sorted out. Reviewed on: 17th April 2025

Good, but could be better...

4
Good products, but difficult to access Children's account except via branch (we live 35 miles from nearest one!) Reviewed on: 17th April 2025
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DN

Savings account experience

4
The assistant was very helpful when I opened my savings At DBS in Darlington, and explained everything well. However I was disappointed by the lack of other products available to customers. Reviewed on: 17th April 2025
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Sue A

constantly pays good interest rates reliable servi...

5
constantly pays good interest rates reliable service with local branches Reviewed on: 17th April 2025
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june r

Great service by the branch staff.

5
Great service by the branch staff. Reviewed on: 17th April 2025
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Sukhdev S

Great service friendly staff and very helpful.

5
Great service friendly staff and very helpful. The opening hours suit me perfect Reviewed on: 17th April 2025
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