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Rated Average • 3.39/5

The Co-operative Bank reviews

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Last reviewed within 14 days
  • Has branches you can visit in-person
    Has branches you can visit in-person
  • Positioned as being a socially responsible organisation
    Positioned as being a socially responsible organisation
  • 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

Review summary

People rate this company as Average based on 576 product reviews

Average score of 3.39/5
5 star
48%
4 star
16%
3 star
6%
2 star
5%
1 star
25%
Reviews for The Co-operative Bank have trended positively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

I've used the co-op for years, they have helped me t...

I've used the co-op for years, they have helped me through money troubles and always been there for me. They are ethical and stand for my own beliefs as well.

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Latest negative rating

1/5

Unco-operative

Call themselves Co-operative this bank has been extremely unco-operative! False promises, broken guarantees, buck passing and ultimate upset. This operation discusses ethics when they should practice what they preach.

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Current account
Rob J 8th September 2025
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About The Co-operative Bank

The Co-operative Bank is based in Manchester in the UK.

Founded in 1872, The Co-operative Bank was the first ethical bank. To this day, the company has an ongoing commitment to support the planet, people and communities. The Co-operative Bank was the UK’s first bank to introduce a customer-led Ethical Policy which shaped how it would and wouldn’t use its customers’ money.

The Co-operative Bank offers bank accounts, credit cards, savings, insurance, loans and mortgages.

The Co-operative Bank at a glance

Contact details

Phone
03457 212 212
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Reviews for The Co-operative Bank

Showing 11 of 576 company reviews • Last reviewed within 14 days

Unco-operative

Current account • 8th September 2025

Call themselves Co-operative this bank has been extremely unco-operative! False promises, broken guarantees, buck passing and ultimate upset. This operation discusses ethics when they should practice what they preach.

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Rated Terrible • 1/5
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You will require counselling- best of Luck

Business Account • 5th September 2025

To open a online business account with co op bank you have to go through the website and an app called HIB you will be... To open a online business account with co op bank you have to go through the website and an app called HIB you will be asked over 10 security questions You will have to remember over 5 different pass codes You will have to wait 2 weeks for a token to arrive in the post You will require an iPhone and a laptop You will need to spend 8 hours on the phone to technical support that will not be much help You will NOT be successful You will require counselling and possibly psychotherapy at the end of this process- Best of Luck Read more Read less

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J J
Rated Terrible • 1/5
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  • 5/5

    I've used the co-op for years, they have helped me t...

    I've used the co-op for years, they have helped me through money troubles and always been there for me. They are ethical and stand for my own beliefs as well.

    {"display":"Hannah S","full_name":"Hannah S","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
  • 4/5

    Very good staff

    Very good staff who know their product and answer the phone quickly

    {"display":"Christopher Parry","full_name":"Christopher Parry","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
  • 5/5

    I have been very impressed with this bank in general.

    I have been very impressed with this bank in general. Anytime I have had to contact them it’s been straightforward. The account I have is basic but functional.

    {"display":"gailsurg@googlemail.com","full_name":"gailsurg@googlemail.com","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
  • 1/5

    Overall poor service and possibly much worse

    The online app was very poor. I was unable to access my account. It was difficult to contact the co-op by phone. I wrote letters... The online app was very poor. I was unable to access my account. It was difficult to contact the co-op by phone. I wrote letters to close my account and it took several letters of complaint before my funds were returned to me. Letters and dates on correspondence seemed to suggest either they were unprofessional or worse still, not willing to pay me my money. I have now after several weeks received a cheque from them. I would NOT recommend. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Roy G","full_name":"Roy G","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Smart Saver
    Roy G 26th May 2025
  • 1/5

    CoOperative Business Bank, simple dreadful

    CoOperative Business Bank, dire APP that has hardly any function and doesn't work most of the time, the online banking has a very very poor... CoOperative Business Bank, dire APP that has hardly any function and doesn't work most of the time, the online banking has a very very poor interface, expensive fees to run the account and excessive charges for any foreign transaction. There are better bank accounts for business in the UK, avoid AT ALL COSTS Read more Read less

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  • 5/5

    Something fishy going on, co-op will catch it!

    I am very careful with my bank details and keep my cards in special little folders so they cannot be scanned without my knowledge, yet... I am very careful with my bank details and keep my cards in special little folders so they cannot be scanned without my knowledge, yet despite this my card details were used to try to purchase hundreds of pounds worth of fish in Norway! The co-op suspected something, declined the transaction and blocked the card. A new one was provided quickly and my money was kept safe. very pleased with the actions and with the service I got from co-op personnel ay my local branch. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Theresa M","full_name":"Theresa M","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
  • 5/5

    ethical bank.

    ethical bank. ethical dealings makes it very appealing. good customer service

    {"display":"Gloria in E","full_name":"Gloria in E","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
  • 5/5

    low rate credit card with interest free periods on p...

    low rate credit card with interest free periods on purchases, low balance transfer fees

    {"display":"Isla F","full_name":"Isla F","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/1191398.png"}}'s avatar
    Credit card
    Isla F 17th April 2025
  • 5/5

    an amazing experience

    an amazing experience, they’re quite helpful

    {"display":"ibz","full_name":"ibz","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Current account
    ibz 17th April 2025

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