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The Co-operative Bank: Current account reviews

Name: Current account
Rating: 4.12 (412 reviews)

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4.05

Based on 412 reviews, last reviewed 23rd Jan 2026

1000% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

67% decrease in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

61%

18%

11%

Latest highest rating:

5

Always available locally or phone Always available locally or phone Reviewed on: 23rd January 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

Won’t let you buy crypto. Won’t let you buy crypto. I do not feel that it is their place to tell me what I can or cannot do with MY monry Reviewed on: 23rd January 2026

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About this product

The Co-operative (Co-op) current account is a basic account for everyday banking.

You can apply for an overdraft as part of your Co-operative current account application, or once your account is opened. With this account, manage your money online and on mobile and use Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Wallet.

Co-operative account reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Co-op before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

The Co-operative Bank Current account reviews (412)

Review of the The Co-operative Bank, Current account:

didnt disclose would not let me transfer overdraft limit

when i moved from hsbc, after they stopped the oxfam credit card with no explanation Reviewed on: 8th November 2018

Just dreadful banking service

Wait times on the phone of over 30 minutes to speak to customer service, for bank that claims to be "putting customers first", doesn't quite ring true does it? I've had a terrible time with them blocking large transactions (3 times in the last 6 months) for no apparent reason, causing me embarrassment when paying for goods and then having to wait the 30 minutes plus to speak to someone. I will be closing & transferring my account as soon as possible. Avoid. Reviewed on: 4th February 2022

Ethical and easy

The Co-op Bank doesn't invest in fossil fuels, deforestation or other industries that exploit people or planet. It was easy to swap to, has easy to understand terms, good benefits and perks. Reviewed on: 2nd February 2022

Simple and effective

Easily move and managed my accounts in one place! All of my cards are connected and can transfer for business or leisure. So simple but effective Reviewed on: 19th January 2022

Fair and ethical bank

This bank supports charities and espouses ethical positions, which I like. It also pays a very small reward to online banking users. Reviewed on: 17th January 2022

been with them over 25 years

ive always had a great experience with the coop, expecially their customer service. whenever ive had a problem theyve always gone over and above to solve it - especially when i had a fraud incident - stolen money was returned within minutes. Reviewed on: 13th January 2022

Everyday Extra Account

Great value account includes travel insurance and roadside assistance for £15 a month. You can also get cash rewards when you pay out on standing orders. It's easy to manage the account online. Reviewed on: 12th January 2022

Reliable

Have been with them for many years and not had any problems. They have always answered the phone promptly if I have needed to call them. Reviewed on: 12th January 2022

Still more ethical than most

Hugely appreciate the UK call centres too Reviewed on: 12th January 2022

About as ok as banks get

They seem to be about as good as any bank gets Reviewed on: 4th January 2022

Call time is very long and customer service reps do not always deliver

The call times are always very long - then when you do get through the customer service reps do not always do what they say, eg send emails - the you have to call back and wait on hold again for another hour Reviewed on: 28th October 2021

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