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Darlington Building Society: Savings reviews

4.90
Based on 12,446 reviews, last reviewed 31st Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

DARLINGTON BUILDING SOCIETY AT YARM IS GREAT, DARLINGTON BUILDING SOCIETY AT YARM IS GREAT, STAFF, LOCATION AND SAVINGS ALL SUPER. THANKYOU! Reviewed on: 31st 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 (12446)

In branch service review

5
Very quick, was supposed to be 90 minutes but staff helped make things go quickly and smoothly as I had my kids. Reviewed on: 6th August 2024

In branch service review

5
Very helpful and very friendly. Very good experience. Reviewed on: 6th August 2024

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5
Lovely staff and a nice and tidy branch. Reviewed on: 5th August 2024

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5
Charley was very good, she explained everything in detail making sure we understood everything. She was very polite. Reviewed on: 5th August 2024

In branch service review

5
Got an appointment quickly - service was really nice. Talking to staff is easy. Reviewed on: 5th August 2024

In branch service review

5
Always welcoming and very helpful. Reviewed on: 3rd August 2024

In branch service review

5
Not happy about no passbook for savings. Reviewed on: 2nd August 2024

In branch service review

4
I am frustrated that I am no longer getting a passbook for a fixed rate savings account. Reviewed on: 2nd August 2024

In branch service review

4
I hate to be forced to the digital age. If the branch closes I will be forced to close my accounts and bank elsewhere. Reviewed on: 2nd August 2024

In branch service review

5
Always friendly staff, been a long term customer - use this branch regularly. Reviewed on: 2nd August 2024

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