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Rated Excellent 4.90/5

Darlington Building Society reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 11,533 product reviews

Average score of 4.90/5
5 star
92%
4 star
7%
3 star
1%
2 star
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1 star
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Reviews for Darlington Building Society have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

easy, simple and quick!

easy, simple and quick! took the stress out of the mortgage shopping.

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Mortgages
ASH 12th May 2025

Latest negative rating

1/5

Poor customer service

Account opened for years, only when requesting to close are asked for id. Should this not have been done at the start when the account... Account opened for years, only when requesting to close are asked for id. Should this not have been done at the start when the account was opened? Why do you need a copy of the statement where the money is going to???? If I make a bank transfer the details are automatically checked. Really poor service over all. One person tells you to do one thing, then another tells you something else. Not happy. Read more Read less

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Savings
Donna 4th May 2025

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Showing 11 of 11533 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Im not the easiest but the staff are brill

Savings 13th May 2025

I'm someone who otherthinks and becomes very easily agitated, it took a little while but managed in the end thanks to the amazing staff who stayed patient with me

Rated Average 3/5
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easy, simple and quick!

Mortgages 12th May 2025

easy, simple and quick! took the stress out of the mortgage shopping.

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ASH
Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Could not have managed to open my ISA & transfer fun...

    Could not have managed to open my ISA & transfer funds without the help of Simon (top Bloke)

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    Savings
    Neil A 12th May 2025
  • 5/5

    Great service from a great team!

    I've been with Darlington Building Society for nearly 30 years and the staff have always been exceptionally helpful and friendly when dealing with all of... I've been with Darlington Building Society for nearly 30 years and the staff have always been exceptionally helpful and friendly when dealing with all of my requests. I now live overseas and find the team exceptionally helpful with all my requests and questions. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Nuala F","full_name":"Nuala F","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Nuala F 9th May 2025
  • 5/5

    Mortgage question answered quickly and very clearly

    I asked a question about my mortgage and received a comprehensive and very informative reply swiftly by return. It is very much appreciated.

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    Mortgages
    Ian W 8th May 2025
  • 5/5

    had a meeting today with a lovely lady paula, she wa...

    had a meeting today with a lovely lady paula, she was so helpful explained really clearly and talked us through the the whole process., thank... had a meeting today with a lovely lady paula, she was so helpful explained really clearly and talked us through the the whole process., thank you very much paula for a very pleasant experience Read more Read less

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    Mortgages
    Margaret G 7th May 2025
  • 5/5

    Local office in Guisborough is excellent with helpfu...

    Local office in Guisborough is excellent with helpfull friendly staff

    {"display":"David E","full_name":"David E","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    David E 4th May 2025
  • 1/5

    Poor customer service

    Account opened for years, only when requesting to close are asked for id. Should this not have been done at the start when the account... Account opened for years, only when requesting to close are asked for id. Should this not have been done at the start when the account was opened? Why do you need a copy of the statement where the money is going to???? If I make a bank transfer the details are automatically checked. Really poor service over all. One person tells you to do one thing, then another tells you something else. Not happy. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Donna","full_name":"Donna","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Donna 4th May 2025
  • 5/5

    Easy Process!

    Made buying our first property easy. Great communication from the team.

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    Mortgages
    Courtney S 30th April 2025
  • 5/5

    In branch service review

    Very important to myself as a customer that local access is maintained.

    Savings
    Verified source 30th April 2025
  • 5/5

    In branch service review

    Friendly and helpful staff with expert knowledge.

    Savings
    Verified source 30th April 2025

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