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Darlington Building Society: Savings reviews

4.91
Based on 12,438 reviews, last reviewed 28th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Earn more with The Darlington While larger building societies are cutting their rates as soon as a BOE Base rate cut has been announced, Darlington has given their Savers an opport... Read more Reviewed on: 28th 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.

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Darlington Building Society Savings reviews (12438)

In branch service review

5
Easy access, very straightforward. Reviewed on: 1st October 2024

In branch service review

5
Great customer experience - thorough and kind staff. Reviewed on: 1st October 2024

In branch service review

5
Service and staff approach is excellent. Interest rates could be better on some products offered. Reviewed on: 1st October 2024

In branch service review

5
Extremely professional and attentive customer service. Reviewed on: 1st October 2024

In branch service review

5
Sandra was excellent, dealt with our banking needs to a high standard in Yarm. Reviewed on: 1st October 2024

In branch service review

5
Excellent knowledge, great customer service, very efficient!. Reviewed on: 1st October 2024

In branch service review

5
Sandra was hugely helpful iin resolving our admin problems, showing a masterly knowledge of creeky IT. Reviewed on: 1st October 2024

In branch service review

5
Great appointment and good service. Reviewed on: 1st October 2024

In branch service review

5
I like that the branch is still open and on the high street. Easily accessible by car/public transport. Friendly faces and comfortable surroundings. Reviewed on: 30th September 2024

In branch service review

5
Very helpful and knowledgeable lady who was very understanding and patient. I would recommend friends and family to consider banking with DBS. Megan at Redcar was a credit to the Society. Reviewed on: 30th September 2024

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