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4.90
Based on 12,458 reviews, last reviewed 25th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Nominated Account Understood my query advised solution & advised when resolved all within 10 minutes Reviewed on: 25th 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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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.

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Darlington Building Society Savings reviews (12458)

In branch service review

5
I like the building society as it is local. Pleasant efficient staff they could have more staff on the counters. It is good that they have strong links with the community. The seem to know their customers well. Reviewed on: 29th September 2025

In branch service review

5
Good service and quick easy application. Reviewed on: 29th September 2025

In branch service review

5
Could not get an appointment today but was given an alternative way to apply for a new account. Reviewed on: 29th September 2025

In branch service review

5
Don't change anything (I don't recommend financial institutions.). Reviewed on: 29th September 2025

In branch service review

5
Competitive interest rates. I like that you can have a passbook I can deal with the account in branch. Friendly staff. Reviewed on: 29th September 2025

In branch service review

5
Jane was very helpful today and would definitely recommend you branch to friends. Reviewed on: 29th September 2025

In branch service review

5
we have been customers since 1972 which says how much we are pleased with the Building Society. Reviewed on: 29th September 2025

In branch service review

5
Helpful friendly staff always pleasant when I visit. Reviewed on: 29th September 2025

In branch service review

5
Fab service will deffo recommend. Reviewed on: 29th September 2025

In branch service review

5
I miss the Cockerton branch very much. Reviewed on: 29th September 2025

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