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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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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
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In branch service review

5
Good friendly service. Everything was fully explained. Reviewed on: 28th October 2024

In branch service review

5
The one-to-one service was first class. Reviewed on: 28th October 2024

In branch service review

5
Friendly, welcoming service - you can actually talk to an advisor! Locally situated too, therefore great ease of access. Efficient too!. Reviewed on: 28th October 2024

In branch service review

5
I have recommended DBS to my friends. I prefer to deal face-to-face and not use the internet/phone banking - thank you Darlington. Reviewed on: 28th October 2024

In branch service review

5
Staff are alwways friendly and helpful. Reviewed on: 28th October 2024

In branch service review

5
It was lovely to meet Megan, she talked me through everything. Very helpful. Reviewed on: 28th October 2024

In branch service review

4
Not happy about being given a certificate, would have preferred a passbook. Reviewed on: 28th October 2024

In branch service review

5
Pleasant and courteous. Megan was very good at explaining every detail. Reviewed on: 28th October 2024

In branch service review

5
Very friendly service. Good information and everything was made clear. Very helpful. Nothing could be improved. Reviewed on: 28th October 2024

In branch service review

5
Nothing needs to improve - really friendly staff. Reviewed on: 28th October 2024

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