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Darlington Building Society: Savings reviews

4.90
Based on 12,447 reviews, last reviewed 2nd Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Superb local service and care Since I opened my account at Darlington Building Society I have received excellent service at my local branch. My elderly Mum & my in laws have also s... Read more Reviewed on: 2nd April 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.

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Darlington Building Society Savings reviews (12447)

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
Excellent customer service, friendly and kind. Reviewed on: 6th July 2024

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5
Staff are always friendly and chatty. Nothing is ever a problem. Reviewed on: 6th July 2024

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5
Excellent service given everytime I come down, slight queues on busy days though. Reviewed on: 6th July 2024

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5
I like that the branch is at Barnard Castle which is local and that you can always talk to someone. Reviewed on: 6th July 2024

In branch service review

5
Layout of the branch could be improved, the walls are very thing so other people can hear personal conversations. Reviewed on: 6th July 2024

In branch service review

5
Very good experience. Everything was explained in detail making transactions easy. Reviewed on: 6th July 2024

In branch service review

5
All the staff are lovely and helpful. Reviewed on: 6th July 2024

In branch service review

5
I like that it's local and still has branches to walk in to. Sometimes you have to queue for quite a while though. Reviewed on: 6th July 2024

In branch service review

5
Staff are always friendly and helpful, nothing is ever too much trouble. Reviewed on: 6th July 2024

In branch service review

5
Fantastic, great customer service, with a lot of patience and a smile, thank you. Reviewed on: 5th July 2024