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Darlington Building Society: Savings reviews

4.90
Based on 12,457 reviews, last reviewed 17th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Excellent service from Vicky I spoke to Vicky who assisted with my LPA registration. She also provided me with all the information I required within 24 hours Reviewed on: 17th 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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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 (12457)

Smooth, slick, professional sums up Darlington Build...

5
Smooth, slick, professional sums up Darlington Building Society. Great products, well delivered. Well done. Reviewed on: 28th March 2026

Very helpful and experienced staff always give great...

5
Very helpful and experienced staff always give great advice when opening new accounts or moving to better investments. Reviewed on: 28th March 2026

great regular savings

5
great regular savings with great interest rates, very competitive Reviewed on: 28th March 2026

Cashiers are the best!

5
Cashiers always give an update on alternative accounts which could be more beneficial to me. They always provide a chair as I have difficulty standing. Their knowledge & professionalism is outstanding. A brilliant building society who really look after their customers. Many thanks. Reviewed on: 28th March 2026

General review of accounts

5
Appointment with DBS lady in separate office and she had to go back into main office to update pass book, close accounts etc which therefore took longer time than 1 hour appointment. Reviewed on: 28th March 2026

Darlington briefly offered a competitive fixed cash...

3
Darlington briefly offered a competitive fixed cash ISA rate in 2025, but then quickly fell behind competitors, and remains in that position today. Reviewed on: 28th March 2026

My Local Building Society

4
Helpful staff both in branch and on the phone. Web site and app could be more user friendly, but all the information there if you can find it. My local building society. Reviewed on: 28th March 2026

Darlington Regular 12 Month Saver

5
My saver account was easy to set up and clearly explained. Darlington BS have an easy to navigate website, meaning it is easy to keep track of your accounts. Communication from them has been good throughout my savings period. Reviewed on: 28th March 2026

Member for less than a year...

5
Limited as I have been a member for less than a year but more than happy so far. Reviewed on: 28th March 2026

5 star customer service

5
Friendly easy to talk too local, competitive rates Reviewed on: 27th March 2026

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