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The Co-operative Bank: Current account reviews

4.15
Based on 428 reviews, last reviewed 29th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Co-Operative Bank current account review Account is easy to manage online and in on the mobile app, and the customer is outstandingly good. Web and app user interface well designed, and onlin... Read more Reviewed on: 25th April 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Rubbish customer service I want to dial a number and speak to a person, not dial a number and have to go through stacks of menus and submenus AND a wait, which I pay for presu... Read more Reviewed on: 29th April 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.

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The Co-operative Bank Current account reviews (428)

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4
Always answer the phone promptly. I never have to wait in a queue. Reviewed on: 25th November 2016

The Un-Co-operative Bank - ethical?!

1
Two months ago, we enquired about switching to The Co-op, wanting to benefit from the £150 switch incentive. Initially we were told on the phone that, as our current banking provider wasn't signed up to the switch scheme, we wouldn't be eligible. They then checked this and found that if we used their "manual switch" process that we would still be eligible, but that this process would take 4-6 weeks. Okay, so it's £150 and we wanted to switch anyway, so we waited. The switch went ahead but, several phone calls later we have still not received the incentive and, despite being told by two people we were eligible, we've now been told that we were "mis-informed". So, having physically moved all of our banking from our old provider, doing everything we were told by the Co-op, moving our wages and direct debits etc as required, we're not eligible apparently. I'm currently on the phone, where I have been for 53 minutes, trying to sort this out and "argue" our case. Is ethical banking really this difficult....? Reviewed on: 25th November 2016

Great service, no problems

5
Never had any problems with Co-op and they're always very helpful if needed Reviewed on: 19th November 2016

The Co-Operative Bank

5
Great customer service, they treat people like individuals, and take the time to make sure you are well looked after. Reviewed on: 16th November 2016

Very good

5
I am very pleased with this bank, they have helpful easily contactable staff in the UK and are always willing to help. Reviewed on: 16th November 2016

GREAT BANK REALLY GOOD SERVICE

5
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE REALLY LOOK AFTER THE CUSTOMERS Reviewed on: 16th November 2016

Long call waiting times

2
I had to contact the bank about a transaction on my card and I was waiting for 25 minutes. I find that unacceptable at what wouldn't be expected to be a particularly busy time and based on the fact the lines are open 24/7. It did not even state my place in the queue to give an expectation. They also seem to keep deleting my security code. I had a credit card with them several years back too and when I first set up security questions then, the girl did not take any of the correct spellings and I then got locked out when trying to log in online. She also did not correctly change my payment to minimum from the full outstanding balance when requested on a prticular month which caused me issued Reviewed on: 15th November 2016

Ethical, friendly, as it should be!

5
Ethical, friendly, as it should be! Day to day banking is a pleasure and a breeze... in the bank where everyone knows your name! Reviewed on: 15th November 2016

Simple, easy and easy to get through to someone

5
I never have any problems getting through to the bank & that's great when you need to query something. Would recommend Reviewed on: 14th November 2016

coop current account

4
It does what it says on the tin. I go to the bank'I withdraw/pay in money. What else is it supposed to do? Reviewed on: 14th November 2016

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