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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

3
Service today was excellent but very disappointed that branch is closing on a Saturday as this is the only time change. Will now need to take a day off work if I need access to my SEVEN accounts. Reviewed on: 16th August 2024

In branch service review

4
Keep opening times as normal, closing earlier will be awful. Reviewed on: 16th August 2024

In branch service review

5
Great service, helpful. Unhappy with the change of opening hours. Reviewed on: 16th August 2024

In branch service review

3
Proposed changes to opening hours are inconvenient as I work Mon-Fri away. I have a lot of accounts with you and planned to open more but the latest news has made me unsure. Reviewed on: 16th August 2024

In branch service review

5
Everything explained well. Friendly staff. Reviewed on: 16th August 2024

In branch service review

5
I was very satisfied with the lady who dealt with me. She explained everything well. I liked that I didn't have to go online to open an account. Reviewed on: 16th August 2024

In branch service review

4
Helpful, friendly service. Nothing is too much trouble. Reviewed on: 16th August 2024

In branch service review

5
Friendly customer service - sometimes a bit of a queue but never rushed to complete transactions etc. Reviewed on: 16th August 2024

In branch service review

5
Excellent service. Everything explained well and clearly. Reviewed on: 16th August 2024

In branch service review

5
After 40 years of service all I can do is thank them for everything. Reviewed on: 16th August 2024

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