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Rated Excellent 4.91/5

Darlington Building Society reviews

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Last reviewed within 7 days
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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 10,376 product reviews

Average score of 4.91/5
5 star
92%
4 star
7%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
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Reviews for Darlington Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

Mortgage cusromer

Always helpful, good product, regular updates

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Mortgages
Laura M 2nd March 2025

Latest negative rating

1/5

In branch service review

Considering changing building society. Yarm branch was the reason I've used Darlington Building Society at it is now not open on a Saturday.

Savings
Verified source 17th December 2024

About Darlington Building Society

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Showing 11 of 10376 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Mortgage cusromer

Mortgages 2nd March 2025

Always helpful, good product, regular updates

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Friendly staff and efficient customer service

Savings 1st March 2025

We were very pleased with the excellent customer service we received this week. The lady we spoke to was very polite and ensured that we... We were very pleased with the excellent customer service we received this week. The lady we spoke to was very polite and ensured that we understood the advice she gave us. Thank you for the friendly and efficient help. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Friendly and local service.

    Friendly and local service. Great range of saving accounts. Customer service is great. Would highly recommend.

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    Savings
    Steve W 27th February 2025
  • 5/5

    Excellent service from a long standing Customer

    Visited the Barnard Castle Branch in January to up date pass books. Staff extremely pleasant and helpful, giving me additional information and advice regarding getting... Visited the Barnard Castle Branch in January to up date pass books. Staff extremely pleasant and helpful, giving me additional information and advice regarding getting the best from my savings. I have always found the Staff and products provided very good and the fact that I live in Durham and am more than happy to use DBS despite there not being a Branch in the City says a lot, I think. My first dealings with the DBS were in 1984/5 when I took my first mortage with you while living in Barnard Castle, the mortage moved with me to Durham when I moved house. I no longer have the need of a mortage but continue to have savings with you which I think is a testament to your good service and values as a company. Well done DBS. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    AF 27th February 2025
  • 5/5

    Darlington BS for us

    I've been with Darlington Building Society since my teens. I'm nearly 70 now. Had my mortgage and various savings over the years. Like the good work they do.

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    Savings
    Jackie Burton 27th February 2025
  • 5/5

    Always welcomed with a smile, helped me and looked a...

    Always welcomed with a smile, helped me and looked after both me and my money. Would highly recommend them.

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    Savings
    Jaclow 27th February 2025
  • 5/5

    A very rare institution in today's world.

    Darlington BS is a very rare institution in today's world, offering truly personal service, with every member of staff willing to be helpful, and really... Darlington BS is a very rare institution in today's world, offering truly personal service, with every member of staff willing to be helpful, and really trying to make things work for the good of the customer. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Susan Quigley 27th February 2025
  • 5/5

    Wonderful service from warm people

    Darlington Building Society have been my mortgage provider since 2020. All my interactions with the Society either by phone or online have been positive and... Darlington Building Society have been my mortgage provider since 2020. All my interactions with the Society either by phone or online have been positive and enabling. The staff I have spoken with have been very professional and listened carefully to my needs. On a wider level the whole ethos of their fundamental purpose shines through in their communications via newsletter etc. I would wholeheartedly recommend them in a heartbeat. Read more Read less

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    Mortgages
    Shelagh D 26th February 2025
  • 5/5

    Polite friendly staff very professional

    Polite friendly staff very professional

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    Savings
    Bob 26th February 2025
  • 5/5

    Been with Darlington building society for a number o...

    Been with Darlington building society for a number of years staff very helpful and friendly. This is the best society

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    Savings
    James Kirkland 26th February 2025
  • 4/5

    regular savings account

    Opened a regular savings account very easily. Interest rate was okay but has since been reduced. I keep all my accounts under review and will... Opened a regular savings account very easily. Interest rate was okay but has since been reduced. I keep all my accounts under review and will switch away if the rate becomes uncompetitive. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    LRL 26th February 2025

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