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Darlington Building Society: Savings reviews

4.90
Based on 12,457 reviews, last reviewed 17th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Excellent service from Vicky I spoke to Vicky who assisted with my LPA registration. She also provided me with all the information I required within 24 hours Reviewed on: 17th April 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 (12457)

In branch service review

5
Tom has been most helpful in explaining all the necessary information to me in the Yarm branch. Reviewed on: 29th February 2024

In branch service review

5
Very nice staff, everything explained well to me. Reviewed on: 29th February 2024

In branch service review

5
Presented my options well, one of which we were unaware of but that turned out to be the right one for us. Reviewed on: 29th February 2024

In branch service review

5
Excellent customer service. Always done very well. Easy to get to especially appreciated as Barclays is now closed. Tom was very knowledgeable and very helpful. Reviewed on: 29th February 2024

In branch service review

5
Always helpful, friendly and efficient. Reviewed on: 29th February 2024

In branch service review

5
I was intending taking out a F.R.B but the interest rate had fallen in a week whilst awaiting an appointment hence less likely to recommend DBS. Luckily I was able to achieve a better rate with an ISA following discussions with the staff. Reviewed on: 29th February 2024

In branch service review

5
Nice experience in branch, helpful and friendly staff. Reviewed on: 29th February 2024

In branch service review

5
Friendly staff, everything was clearly explained. Reviewed on: 29th February 2024

In branch service review

5
Everything explained clearly from the friendly staff. Reviewed on: 29th February 2024

In branch service review

5
Good interest rates and friendly staff. Reviewed on: 29th February 2024

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