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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

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

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

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