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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)

In branch service review

5
Customer service - experienced person. Reviewed on: 13th March 2025

In branch service review

5
An app for DBS would be useful. Also, you should offer a lofetime ISA account. Reviewed on: 13th March 2025

In branch service review

5
Higher chairs in reception please as currently very low and not suitable for older people. Reviewed on: 13th March 2025

In branch service review

5
Advised on all saving options and informed of account details, cooling of period etc. Read T&Cs and provided a copy. Reviewed on: 13th March 2025

In branch service review

5
Very friendly advice, always helpful and welcoming. Reviewed on: 13th March 2025

In branch service review

5
Lovely friendly staff who are always polite and happy to help. Reviewed on: 13th March 2025

In branch service review

5
Always brilliant service from all staff. Reviewed on: 13th March 2025

In branch service review

5
Friendly efficient staff. Welcoming. Difficult for people who work full-time as branch not open on a Saturday morning. Reviewed on: 13th March 2025

In branch service review

5
Always a pleasant experience with staff who are always helpful and make you feel welcome and valued. Reviewed on: 13th March 2025

In branch service review

5
Always well received in branch. Darlington online has improved and is now quite logical. Reviewed on: 13th March 2025

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