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Darlington Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.85/5

Darlington Building Society reviews

Verified business Last reviewed within 7 days Customer Satisfaction Champion Consumer Guardian
  • FCA approved and regulated
    FCA approved and regulated
  • Manage your account or policy via an app or website
    Manage your account or policy via an app or website
  • On-line application and approval process
    On-line application and approval process
  • Offers video or telephone appointments
    Offers video or telephone appointments

Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 13,510 product reviews

Average score of 4.85/5
5 star
92%
4 star
7%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
Reviews for Darlington Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Darlington Building Society shines with its friendly, helpful staff and the comfort of local branches offering face-to-face service. Many appreciate the clear explanations and personal care when opening or managing Savings accounts and ISAs. However, some find the branch opening hours restrictive and the online services clunky or limited, especially for ISA transfers and payments. Interest rates on savings and ISAs also leave a few wanting more competitive offers.

Positive themes

  • Darlington Building Society Savings staff are friendly, helpful and make visits a pleasure. (86 mentions)
  • Excellent customer service with clear explanations and patient support for Savings accounts. (19 mentions)
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About Darlington Building Society

Darlington Building Society is a mutual organisation which means profits are used for the benefit of members.

Darlington Building Society was originally formed in 1856, as the Darlington Working Men's Equitable Permanent Building Society, to benefit local people. Since then it’s helped generations of families with their financial goals.

You can get a range of savings accounts and mortgages through Darlington Building Society.

Darlington Building Society at a glance

Contact details

Website
Visit provider website
Phone
01325 366366
Email
[email protected]
Social media

Reviews for Darlington Building Society

Showing 11 of 13510 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

All very helpful giving all the information needed

Savings 9th September 2026

All very helpful giving all the information needed

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Great service

Savings 8th September 2026

Great service thanks for your help

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Bob
Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 4.00/5

    The appointment went well but I did have to wait 15...

    The appointment went well but I did have to wait 15 minutes as person taking got the timing wrong and thought it was 11 instead... The appointment went well but I did have to wait 15 minutes as person taking got the timing wrong and thought it was 11 instead of 10.30 but the person on the front desk should have informed them that I was waiting and that would have prompted them to check the time Read more Read less

    {"display":"Mark B","full_name":"Mark B","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Mark B 7th September 2026
  • 3.00/5

    Protracted Transfer

    Unfortunately, I was given misleading information that put me on the wrong track when trying to move money online re. a bond maturing. This made... Unfortunately, I was given misleading information that put me on the wrong track when trying to move money online re. a bond maturing. This made the whole process take far longer than it should have. Also, it was not immediately clear how to carry out the transaction without seeking advice. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Linda H","full_name":"Linda H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Linda H 5th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    A great family friendly asset.

    We discussed our concerns with Tom and had each of them resolved to our satisfaction, as usual. Always a pleasure to talk with any member... We discussed our concerns with Tom and had each of them resolved to our satisfaction, as usual. Always a pleasure to talk with any member of staff in the Darlington branch. I may well be "doing great" but that's all you're getting for today! Thanks again. Read more Read less

    {"display":"keith taylor","full_name":"keith taylor","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    keith taylor 5th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    It was very informative the service provided was exc...

    It was very informative the service provided was excellent.

    {"display":"Carol D","full_name":"Carol D","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Carol D 3rd September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Fun and informative.

    Fun and informative. Everything explained so that understanding was easyier.

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    Savings
    Carol D 3rd September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    New Accounts

    Recently set up a couple of new savings accounts with the Darington Building Society. This was easy to setup, do and manage online. in a... Recently set up a couple of new savings accounts with the Darington Building Society. This was easy to setup, do and manage online. in a few minuets. Really happy with my accounts and hoping to boost my savings/ always useful commumications via post and email from the Building Society. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Legend 3rd September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    First Time Buyer - Ann

    I honestly cannot recommend Ann enough. I came to her after a previous experience with another mortgage advisor had left me feeling hopeless and convinced... I honestly cannot recommend Ann enough. I came to her after a previous experience with another mortgage advisor had left me feeling hopeless and convinced that I wasn’t going to be able to secure the mortgage I needed. From the moment I was put in touch with Ann, everything changed. She reassured me every step of the way and made what could have been an incredibly stressful process feel manageable. The whole experience felt so personal, and nothing was ever too much trouble for her. As a solo first-time buyer, navigating the mortgage process on my own felt quite daunting, but Ann made the entire experience as smooth and straightforward as possible. I’m extremely grateful for all of her support and reassurance in helping me get to this point. I genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better advisor and would recommend her to anyone looking for someone who truly goes above and beyond for their clients. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Georgia C","full_name":"Georgia C","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    Georgia C 3rd September 2026
  • 1.00/5

    Site poor and customer service unhelpful. elp except...

    Site poor and customer service unable to help except by telephone during office hours which unsuitable for working people. Email responses automatic telling me to... Site poor and customer service unable to help except by telephone during office hours which unsuitable for working people. Email responses automatic telling me to phone. Unable to access matured funds as a consequence Read more Read less

    {"display":"Lauren W","full_name":"Lauren W","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Lauren W 3rd September 2026
  • 2.00/5

    Slow/no response.

    Slow response. Asked for contact phone number TWICE. yet did not call back as requested. Transfer amount less than balance showing when previously logged onto... Slow response. Asked for contact phone number TWICE. yet did not call back as requested. Transfer amount less than balance showing when previously logged onto my account. No explanation or response. Refusal to communicate by email. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Wendy L","full_name":"Wendy L","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Wendy L 1st September 2026

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