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Bank of Scotland: Classic Account reviews

3.95
Based on 109 reviews, last reviewed 27th Feb 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

The Bank for a lifetime. I opened my first bank account at the Bank of Scotland at 15 years old. Over 35 years later nothing has ever made me contemplate leaving for another B... Read more Reviewed on: 27th February 2025
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Latest lowest rating:

2

Rubbish interest on Classic account Rubbish interest on Classic account, low interest on other accounts Reviewed on: 26th February 2025
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About this product

Bank of Scotland is a commercial and clearing bank, part of Lloyds Banking Group. The Bank of Scotland Classic Account is one of the bank’s current accounts. It has opportunities to earn interest and cashback with selected retailers, as well as offering overdraft options. Account holders can also take advantage of a mobile banking app packed with features and benefits.

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Bank of Scotland Classic Account reviews (109)

Review of the Bank of Scotland, Classic Account:

Up to 3% on your balance

4
The Classic Account from Bank of Scotland pays 3% on balances from £3,000 to £5,000. Make sure you add 'Vantage' to your account else you won't get it. You need to pay in at least £1,000 per month, stay in credit, and must have two different direct debits paid from the account each month. If your balance is less than £3,000 the rates are tiered - 1.5% (£1 to £1000) and 2% (£1,000 to £3,000) Reviewed on: 11th March 2017

Superb App

5
Really simple to use app with so many improvements over the last 18 months - excellent Reviewed on: 23rd March 2021

BoS is a first class bank.

4
Great bank to be with and despite being owned by the Halifax and Lloyds bank it is superior to both. very professional and I would recommend it to all my friends (and I have). Reviewed on: 4th March 2021

Poor customer service

1
Staff numbers continue to be cut with a focus to force customers online to less safer options and no back up support. Often the automated pay in machines fail to operate causing further stress. Reviewed on: 11th July 2020

Bank of Scotland account

5
Very convenient and well suited Reviewed on: 27th May 2020

BANK OF SCOTLAND HAVE LEFT ME AND MY FAMILY WITH NO MONEY

1
So I've just came back from working abroad and had dollars paid to me st the end of my contract. With all the virus stuff and now no work I called bank of scotland and explained my situation and they said yeh you can put them into your account and bring proof where u got them. No problem. Next day I go to Bank Of Scotland Johnstone and wait in line 2meters apart as suggested by the middle aged blond woman. When it was my turn 15mins later she asked me how can we help you today. I explained I was here to put my dollars straight into my bank. She said I'm sorry we dont do that, I explained I had spoke to someone the day before and she said I'll have to speak to a manager please go back outside and I'll let you know. So I'm now at the front of a cue when she comes back and tells me I'm sorry we're not doing that today it's only essential transactions. I explained this is my money I need to put in the bank as I have a family of 4 she interrupts obrubtly and tells its not essential. The girl behind me says to her what's not essential about needing money in your bank at these trying times. She then yells people are dying because of this virus there's more important things.... Bank Of Scotland have yet again failed there customers HOW DARE THEY TDLL ME ITS NOT ESSENTIAL. THEY TAKE YOUR MONEY AND GIVE YOU IT OUT, WHAT EKSE IS THERE THATS NOT ESSENTIAL. I now have all my wages in dollars and cznt buy anything. Now I'm in a worse place BECAUSE OF BANK OF SCOTLAND. THIS IS JUST THE START OF THIS IM GOING ALL THE WAY. NEVER AGAIN WILL WE USE BANK OF SCOTLAND. I later got an email from them with thd header Bank Of Scotland Here To Help Our Customers Through This Tough Time HaHa Ha Ha #terriblebank #worsebank Reviewed on: 25th March 2020

Great Banking

5
Great Customer Advice service, phone banking, app banking and internet banking. Highly recommend! Reviewed on: 9th February 2020

Excellent customer service

5
I often go into the bank once a week to withdraw or deposit money. It is very welcoming and there is always someone on hand to give you advice. The cashiers are great with a wile for every customer! Reviewed on: 7th February 2020

Never had an issue

5
Great customer service and never had an issue with them. Great bank overall Reviewed on: 5th February 2020

Easy to use bank account

5
Bank Staff are friendly, helpful and not pushy. Bank Account is straightforward, easy to use and trouble free. All payment methods available & also has easy to use safe Internet Banklng. Reviewed on: 19th January 2020

No issues

5
I have been with the Bank of Scotland for many years. I have never had any problems and have always found their customer service to be excellent in branch and over the phone. Reviewed on: 18th January 2020

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