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Darlington Building Society: Savings reviews

4.91
Based on 12,439 reviews, last reviewed 29th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

The best on the high street Always a warm welcome in branch and helpful staff. Savings accounts have solid rates comparable to other high street banks and building societies. Gre... Read more Reviewed on: 29th 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 (12439)

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
Local, friendly - you can see someone face-to-face. Reviewed on: 28th September 2024

In branch service review

5
Friendly staff who explained in detail. Reviewed on: 27th September 2024

In branch service review

5
Always friendly, polite and extremely knowledgeable service. Reviewed on: 27th September 2024

In branch service review

5
Staff always very friendly and helpful everytime I come into branch. Reviewed on: 27th September 2024

In branch service review

5
Meghan was very knowledgeable and helpful, explained products and availability, no pressure to open accounts, excellent attitude and credit to Darlington Building Society. Meghan was very friendly. Reviewed on: 27th September 2024

In branch service review

5
The thing I like best is there is always someone that can help. Reviewed on: 27th September 2024

In branch service review

5
Helpful information given today. Reviewed on: 27th September 2024

In branch service review

5
Everyone encountered was kind and knowledgeable. The bank area is clean and welcoming. Reviewed on: 27th September 2024

In branch service review

5
Excellent service from my Guisborough branch. Friendly and efficient staff. It is a pleasure to be part of the DBS family. Reviewed on: 26th September 2024

In branch service review

5
Face-to-face contact, clear information and helpful service. Reviewed on: 26th September 2024