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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.

Darlington Building Society savings reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Darlington Building Society before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

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
Open on a Saturday and there is a local branch. Easy access. Reviewed on: 5th July 2024

In branch service review

5
Experience always pleasant and staff friendly and plenty of time for transactions. Reviewed on: 5th July 2024

In branch service review

5
Friendly, helpful staff and availability in town. Reviewed on: 5th July 2024

In branch service review

4
Don't like the charge for chaps transfers, other building societies don't charge. Reviewed on: 5th July 2024

In branch service review

5
Would like passbooks for fixed rate products, been a member for 50 years and always liked having passbooks. Reviewed on: 5th July 2024

In branch service review

5
Very friendly staff and very welcoming. Reviewed on: 5th July 2024

In branch service review

5
Always helpful and cheerful. Lovely ladies. Reviewed on: 5th July 2024

In branch service review

5
Friendly, helpful, spent plenty of time explaining our options. Reviewed on: 5th July 2024

In branch service review

5
Always friendly and polite and they inform me about my account. Reviewed on: 5th July 2024

In branch service review

5
Always very helpful and the advise is good. Reviewed on: 5th July 2024

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