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Darlington Building Society: Savings reviews

4.91
Based on 12,440 reviews, last reviewed 29th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

One of the Best Building Societies Good customer care- good response type, good interest rates for savings products 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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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 (12440)

In branch service review

5
Local branch, professional service, contributors to local groups. Reviewed on: 21st September 2024

In branch service review

5
Savings planning sorted - next appointment arrange and everything fully explained. Reviewed on: 21st September 2024

In branch service review

5
Quick, professional, informative, friendly. Reviewed on: 21st September 2024

In branch service review

5
I hear you are closing on Saturday mornings - it is very disappointing. We will transfer to the Newcastle. We are long established customer of yours - sorely disappointed. Reviewed on: 21st September 2024

Problem Solved

5
I sent an email to customer support when I was locked out of my account. Simon McCabe called me back. Simon talked me through the process of getting back into my account. He was patient, friendly and professional. Reviewed on: 20th September 2024

Very helpful and efficient and led me through the se...

5
Very helpful and efficient and led me through the setting and registering for Darlington online. Reviewed on: 20th September 2024

In branch service review

4
I am worried about being able to get my benefit money when you are closed on Wednesday and Saturday. Reviewed on: 20th September 2024

In branch service review

5
Good, efficient, and clear information. Reviewed on: 20th September 2024

In branch service review

5
Knowledgeable and professional service. Reviewed on: 20th September 2024

In branch service review

5
Very friendly staff. Excellent service. Went through everything in detail. Reviewed on: 20th September 2024

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