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Darlington Building Society: Savings reviews

4.91
Based on 12,418 reviews, last reviewed 23rd Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Great regular saver! Great regular saver! £250 is a good amount to get into it a month. The website is easy to use. The rates aren’t quite as high as others but still real... Read more Reviewed on: 23rd March 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

2

In branch service review Products department have got it all wrong - reducing rate on popular accounts like special occasion saver/regular saver will lose customers to rivals ... Read more Reviewed on: 11th July 2025
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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.

Darlington Building Society savings reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Darlington Building Society before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

Darlington Building Society Savings reviews (12418)

Review of the Darlington Building Society, Savings:

Stockton - Lauren

5
Nice and quick. Polite and helpful staff. Answered all of the questions I needed to know. The BS could do with updating so they don’t need a savings book which other banks have out one with now. Reviewed on: 31st October 2019

In branch service review

5
Very friendly, and gave me all the information I needed. Well recommended service. Reviewed on: 25th November 2024

In branch service review

5
Friendly, funny, answered all our qustions, helped us with 2 accounts instead of 1. Reviewed on: 25th November 2024

In branch service review

5
It is so refreshing to be able to deal with a bank in person whilst so many have retreated from the high street. Reviewed on: 25th November 2024

In branch service review

5
Very pleased with the personal service provided. Reviewed on: 25th November 2024

In branch service review

5
Very helpful, set-up account quickly and answered all questions. Reviewed on: 23rd November 2024

In branch service review

5
I like that it is face-to-face and not online. Reviewed on: 23rd November 2024

In branch service review

5
It's good to be able to call in at your local branch to discuss my savings accounts face-to-face. Reviewed on: 22nd November 2024

In branch service review

5
They are adaptable - you don't always have to wait for an appointment. Dropped old regular saver interest account and brought out new account with higher interest rate!. Reviewed on: 22nd November 2024

In branch service review

5
Friendly and efficient. I like having a local branch. Reviewed on: 22nd November 2024

In branch service review

5
Local, realiable, pleasant, helpful staff. Reviewed on: 21st November 2024