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Santander: 123 Current Account (discontinued) reviews

4.16
Based on 1,265 reviews, last reviewed 26th Jan 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Good interest rate for credit balances and is accept... Good interest rate for credit balances and is accepted abroad Reviewed on: 26th January 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

2

Loved the 123 account why did it go? Had a 123 account loved it, then Santander changed it to basic, whilst trying to get me to upgrade to a edge account which would cost me money most mo... Read more Reviewed on: 25th January 2026
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The Santander 1|2|3 Current Account is no longer available to new customers.

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Santander 123 Current Account (discontinued) reviews (1265)

Complex idea made good

4
The 123 has been an attractive deal, with rules that allow customers to feel they are getting a good deal. Reviewed on: 9th February 2018

poor interest

1
from being one of the best current accounts its poor interest rate and charges i am now switching to another bank. Reviewed on: 9th February 2018

Great cash back

5
Easy to use, great at giving cash back. Was better before the £5 charge though Reviewed on: 9th February 2018

Great Bank

5
Great Customer service & top staff Reviewed on: 9th February 2018

Great bank

5
Excellent customer service and reasonable banking rates Reviewed on: 8th February 2018

123 Current account

4
The Santander 123 current account, is great for me as I can earn money back from it. My mortgage payments go through it every month automatically, meaning over the past 5 years, I have earned over £300! a welcome amount! Reviewed on: 8th February 2018

Great bank

5
I changed from Rbs to Santander a year ago now and would not look back Reviewed on: 7th February 2018

Happy with account

5
Very happy with accont, can access it online which is convenient for checking and transferring money, no problems, also commission paid for direct debits etc is handy Reviewed on: 7th February 2018

Been with for 20 years

4
Been with the bank for 20 years and have only had a few problems and they was sorted out there and then. Reviewed on: 7th February 2018

GREAT PRODUCT!

5
Excellent customer service at my local branch at Devizes in Wiltshire. Great to receive interest on a current account. Reviewed on: 6th February 2018

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