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Darlington Building Society: Savings reviews

4.91
Based on 12,331 reviews, last reviewed 5th Feb 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Brilliant staff very professional Brilliant staff very professional Reviewed on: 5th February 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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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 (12331)

Very competitive rates.

5
Very competitive rates. Easy to set up account on line and kept in touch with any news or changes. Reviewed on: 2nd February 2026

My son is autistic and the staff are so caring and u...

5
My son is autistic and the staff are so caring and understanding when he is dealing with his account. Reviewed on: 2nd February 2026

Fixed Rate Bond

5
I wanted a good return on a Fixed Rate Bond and the Darlington B.S. were able to provide it. Reviewed on: 1st February 2026

My experience

5
When I visited the building society to open my savings account. The assistant was helpful and thorough when advising me on the product. I also receive regular email updates about other products. Reviewed on: 1st February 2026

A local society with local priorities

5
A local society with local priorities Reviewed on: 31st January 2026

More information provided in person.

5
More information provided in person. Reviewed on: 31st January 2026

Great for Regular Savings

5
All good :) I just setup a direct debit and leave it to Darlington :) Reviewed on: 31st January 2026

Still going strong with the Darlington after 56 years

5
I’ve been with the Darlington since I was 24 that’s 56 years and am still with you why you ask, well you can rely on them as being there when all the rest have gone I don’t want to do on line banking I’m to old and frightened of scammers Reviewed on: 31st January 2026

Easy to open account, save & handle, with nice commu...

5
Easy to open account, save & handle, with nice communication. Reviewed on: 31st January 2026

Friendly staff helpful knowledgeable

4
Friendly staff helpful knowledgeable Reviewed on: 31st January 2026

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