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Bank of Scotland: Classic Account reviews

Name: Classic Account
Rating: 3.96 (112 reviews)

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3.94

Based on 112 reviews, last reviewed 15th Apr 2025

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5

Reliable, secure, excellent customer service, user-f... Reliable, secure, excellent customer service, user-friendly app, transparent fees—Bank of Scotland’s Classic Account makes everyday banking simple and... Read more Reviewed on: 15th April 2025

Latest lowest rating:

2

Not good rates but good customer service which is a... Not good rates but good customer service which is a plus Reviewed on: 13th March 2025

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The Bank of Scotland Classic account has no monthly fee when you stay in credit.

You can earn cashback with selected retailers, and Bank of Scotland will round what you spend to the nearest pound and transfer to a savings account automatically.

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Bank of Scotland Classic Account reviews (112)

Review of the Bank of Scotland, Classic Account:

Easy set up, great account, friendly staff

I recently opened a new "Classic Account with Vantage" at the Bank of Scotland. My partner has been with them for over 20 years and told me that they've been great. I did my research and their accounts have quite consistently been in best buy tables I've seen, it also pays interest (unlike my old account at RBS) and they have more branches around - not that I really use them, but it's nice to know they are there. I also liked the everyday offers feature, which said it would give me cashback just shopping as normal if I pay with my Bank of Scotland debit card. You can have these offers "flagged" on your statement too, so that you spot where you could be earning cashback. I did pop in to the branch with a few questions before I opened the account, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. There was a queue at the time, and 2 staff members were helping people skip the queue by showing them how to deposit money in the deposit box/cash machines which I thought was helpful. It meant I was seen much quicker than just joining the line! They also have a linked monthly saver account which looks good, I may open that too (you need a Bank of Scotland current account to have the Monthly Saver account). I did the account opening online, which was very easy to do, and had the decision in minutes. I think the whole process took less than 10 minutes. The card and PIN arrived within 4 days (faster than they said it would). Their mobile banking app is VERY easy to use and looks like it lets you do everything you might need to do. I have just activated my first everyday offer - 5% cashback on shopping in Morrisons. All in all, my experience so far has been very positive, no problems opening the account, and so far, lots of good things about the bank and the account. Reviewed on: 13th June 2017

Never had an issue

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

Easy to use bank account

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

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

Best Bank

I have always thought my experience when in branch or calling has been very professional and efficient. Reviewed on: 23rd December 2019

Reasonable app, customer service lacking

The app is easy to use though could do with some more functionality. Unfortunately it's very difficult to get through to customer service. Reviewed on: 22nd November 2019

Rubbish interest and overdraft fees

Appalling rates of interest for classic accounts and daily overdraft fees are a total rip-off. Reviewed on: 22nd November 2019

Excellent Account

After losing my job and being treated appallingly by my previous bank BofS stepped in when i was at my lowest and helped me regain some dignity. The Classic account is excellent and offers everything you would expect and has no fee. Reviewed on: 21st November 2019

OK, I suppose

They used to make a lot of mistakes when it was telephone banking and were never wrong. Since I moved to Internet Banking no mistakes but poor interest. Reviewed on: 21st November 2019

Best bank I've been with

Absolutely love BOS there customer service in branch are amazing and there app is great Reviewed on: 12th November 2019

Interest on current account

And no monthly fee Friendly and helpful staff Reviewed on: 2nd August 2019

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