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Darlington Building Society: Savings reviews

4.90
Based on 12,464 reviews, last reviewed 9th May 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Helpful and friendly Efficient, friendly and gave helpful advice for future transactions. Reviewed on: 9th May 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 (12464)

In branch service review

4
Not given complete and correct information prior to appointment on telephone when enquiring about a maturing bond - appointment to open ISA was advised and made for me - beforehand had matured so having visited branch had to reappoint for later date. Reviewed on: 21st September 2024

In branch service review

5
Fantastic help and customer service. Reviewed on: 21st September 2024

In branch service review

5
Tom was most helpful to me and he was very caring. Reviewed on: 21st September 2024

In branch service review

5
Friendly and knowledgeable staff member, and nice to have on the high street. Reviewed on: 21st September 2024

In branch service review

5
Very friendly, informative and completed all issues that needed to be solved. Reviewed on: 21st September 2024

In branch service review

5
Very friendly and helpful advice - got what we needed sorted! Great that there is still physical branches close to home. Reviewed on: 21st September 2024

In branch service review

5
I have always found staff at the Yarm branch very friendly, helpful and efficient. I have no negative comments to make. It is a shame that the branch hours are reducing as there always seems to be other customers whenever I visit. Reviewed on: 21st September 2024

In branch service review

5
Very friendly staff, always have a nice conversation. Nothing is ever too much trouble. Reviewed on: 21st September 2024

In branch service review

5
Tom was excellent. Thank you! Catherine was also super. Reviewed on: 21st September 2024

In branch service review

5
The advisor who served us was polite, courteous and well informed about the product you provide. Reviewed on: 21st September 2024

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