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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
Long time members, bigger premises, more seating would help. Reviewed on: 6th March 2025

In branch service review

5
Easy access with being in town. Like the new facility. Staff very friendly. Reviewed on: 6th March 2025

In branch service review

5
Excellent help regarding account but would prefer a passbook rather than a certificate for the FRISA. A tick box sheet to indicate preference for new account arrangements would be much simpler than multiple forms to complete. Reviewed on: 6th March 2025

In branch service review

4
Bring back passbooks, plus rollover accounts. Reviewed on: 6th March 2025

In branch service review

5
Very helpful and informative consultation. Courtesy call/reminder day before. Reviewed on: 6th March 2025

In branch service review

5
I have been with DBS for quite a while now. I have always found the staff pleasant and eager to please. Reviewed on: 6th March 2025

In branch service review

5
Everything explained and easy to understand. Reviewed on: 6th March 2025

In branch service review

5
Greeted warmly by all staff. Kathleen was excellent in her explaining of options and I am very satisfied with my new savings arrangements. Reviewed on: 6th March 2025

Good range of saving products to choose from.

5
Good range of saving products to choose from. Reviewed on: 6th March 2025

Accessible

5
Lovely staff. An office on the High Street! Reviewed on: 6th March 2025

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