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The Co-operative Bank: Current account reviews

4.10
Based on 426 reviews, last reviewed 16th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

4

Switched current account to obtain a monetary reward. Switched current account to obtain a monetary reward. So far, so good. Reviewed on: 16th April 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Slow and opaque application process Very opaque and slow application process with no updates Reviewed on: 28th March 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 (426)

7% savings account with a £0 balance

2
Opened new current account via Switch. All went smoothly. 7% savings account attached and dd set up. DD didn't leave account in the morning (as do all DDs right?), so manually transferred. Then the DD payment was sent mid morning, so I withdrew the £250 from the savings account, as I'd sent 2 x £250 to the savings account, they also withdrew £250. Balance now £0. You can only put £250 a month in the account in any month. Couldn't make use of the 7% interest. Changed to SO instead to remove a repeat of this issue, but low and behold, the SO didn't get sent, so I cancelled SO and sent £250 manually. But the bank then honoured the SO, sent the money. So I withdrew the £250. They then withdrew the £250 because I'd sent the £250 twice. Balance £0. 2 months in succession with a balance of £0, in a 7 % interest account. I realise this is equally about the Savings account so will leave a review for that also. And their customer services team were not the best in regard to payments to / from a credit card. Reviewed on: 28th November 2024

Customer service is a breath of fresh air

5
Customer service is a breath of fresh air. UK based member of staff called me to go through setting up my account, recommended a linked saving account and a year later contacted me with a new higher rate saving account which she sorted over the phone. Really friendly. Completely different to my customer service experiences with other banks and businesses. Very happy to be banking with them, the only negative is the lack of physical branches (my nearest is quite far away). Reviewed on: 10th October 2024

I'm autistic and dyslexic

1
I'm autistic and dyslexic and still… I'm autistic and dyslexic and still work full-time and been with coop many years. My tenancy was up 2 weeks ago and the council found me a flat to move into so I spent all my money moving and that includes all my overdraft so I have no money until I'm paid in a week .I called the coop bank to tell them I've 1 pound in electric left and no food in until I'm paid Friday can I have 50 pounds to get electric and abit of food until Friday! They said no and said that I should go to a food bank and they may get me some electric somehow but they weren't sure.i put the phone down ! I'm sitting here hungry and 1.25 left In my emergency electric .coop bank I hate you and how you treat disabled people in a time of need .50 pounds for electric and food until I'm paid but you prefer me to die Reviewed on: 27th August 2024

I like their ethical policies and the customer servi...

5
I like their ethical policies and the customer service experience and online banking is good Reviewed on: 24th August 2024

Good value account with extras

5
My husband and I are very pleased with the Co-Operative Bank's Everyday Extra account. It does require a monthly deposit, but for £15 a month we get travel insurance, RAC roadside assistance and mobile phone insurance as well as small amounts of cashback. Very good value for money. Reviewed on: 23rd August 2024

It's a good bank account good bank very recommendabl...

4
It's a good bank account good bank very recommendable good Reviewed on: 1st August 2024

Easy to contact and respond promptly.

5
Easy to contact and respond promptly. Reviewed on: 16th June 2024

Excellent bank!

5
Excellent bank! Help people with poor credit records etc ! Ethicality too! Reviewed on: 30th May 2024

Great package of benefits

5
The current account offers a great package of benefits Reviewed on: 25th May 2024

Easy account and like their ethical banking.

4
Easy account and like their ethical banking. Helpful and polite customer service every time I have called. The only drawback I would say is the lack of high street branches but that seems like every bank at the moment. Reviewed on: 24th May 2024

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