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Darlington Building Society: Savings reviews

4.90
Based on 12,448 reviews, last reviewed 5th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Great service for an octogenarian Great service for an octogenarian who is useless with technology and with DBS can have to face to face discussions to help with savings. Thankyou. Reviewed on: 5th 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 (12448)

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
Local, ethical, always a good, personal service. Reviewed on: 7th June 2024

In branch service review

5
Great service. Friendly and helpful staff. Reviewed on: 7th June 2024

In branch service review

5
Would like the ability to view JISA online. I like having a passbook. Reviewed on: 7th June 2024

In branch service review

5
Close access. Helpful, friendly staff. Reviewed on: 7th June 2024

In branch service review

5
Fair interest rates. Friendly and helpful staff. Better interest rates would be good. Reviewed on: 7th June 2024

In branch service review

5
Staff are always very cheerful and helpful. Reviewed on: 7th June 2024

In branch service review

5
Seen on time. Friendly and professional advice. Products clearly explained. Reviewed on: 7th June 2024

In branch service review

5
Smashing, it is a joy to go in and see the staff in branch. Reviewed on: 7th June 2024

In branch service review

4
Online could be easier to set-up. Reviewed on: 7th June 2024

In branch service review

5
Couldn't fault DBS, been here since I was 18 years old. Reviewed on: 7th June 2024

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