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The Co-operative Bank: Current Account reviews

3.99
Based on 377 reviews, last reviewed 28th Nov 2024
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Latest highest rating:

5

Customer service is a breath of fresh air 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 accoun... Read more Reviewed on: 10th October 2024
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Latest lowest rating:

2

Not a lot positive about Co-op bank The only positive thing about Co-op bank is the fact that it's a lot more ethical than other banks. However, the switch process is extremely slow and ... Read more Reviewed on: 28th November 2024
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About this product

The Co-operative (Co-op) Bank Current Account is a free account designed for everyday banking. Customers can redeem rewards for themselves or for charity. The mobile banking app also has a range of features to help you manage your money.

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The Co-operative Bank Current Account reviews (377)

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

My local branch is run very efficiently with very helpful staff.

5
My local branch is run very efficiently with very helpful staff, the interest rates my not be the best in the market but the service and advice is good at my branch (Islington). Reviewed on: 3rd September 2015

Excellent service

5
Staff are helpful, if you need help. Reviewed on: 8th June 2022

out-dated and slow

1
I've been with the co-operative for years but they honestly make life harder. They're online banking is slow, they don't update my spending fast enough, transferring money isn't nearly as easy as other banks. When I received a tax rebate cheque I couldn't for the life of me work out how I was meant to deposit the money. other banks you can scan the cheque in but I needed to order a special book from them and go to the post office. I could have gone to one of their branches, but there are so few in London and they close at 4.30 / 5 so I would need to take time off work to visit. Lost of banks operate without branches but it doesn't feel like cooperative bank are equipped to deal with or without them. Honestly feels like they haven't invested in online banking enough and it shows in the every day use. Reviewed on: 11th April 2022

Completely gone to pieces

1
I have banked with the Co-op for 21 years. They used to be great with a 24/7 call centre, quick response times, very helpful and good service. Over the years it's just got worse and worse. They keep shortening the hours for the call centre. Pretty soon it'll be open for 5 minutes every second Tuesday. You are lucky if you get through in an hour and a half and while some of the staff are still pleasant and helpful, it isn't all of them. They are only interested in feedback for the call centre staff and not at all interested in hearing about issues wrong with their systems and management. After 21 years I'm changing banks because I'm tired of their ever-deteriorating customer service and lack of care. Real pity, I used to sing their praises. Reviewed on: 8th April 2022

All I want to do is order a cheque book

1
All I want to do is order a cheque book, more than 1 hour on hold then cut off. Plus they charge for the phone call. Still need a cheque book. Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

No frills but competent

5
No frills but competent bank account with an easy to use online banking interface. What more do you need? Recommended Reviewed on: 4th April 2022

Dreadful telephone banking

1
I do most of my banking online or via the app, but when something goes wrong (in this case the Coop losing my ID documents and sending a bank card and PIN to someone else's address!) and your nearest branch is 50 miles away, telephone banking felt like the only option. Was on hold for minimum 25 minutes each time only to get passed around and sometimes cut off. I was promised return phone call that never came. 20 years ago the Coop were brilliant. Now it feels like the service has been scaled down so far it's pretty much non-existent. Sadly I will be switching as soon as I'm able. Reviewed on: 26th March 2022

Great customer service

5
Whether it’s on the phone or in branch the staff are always friendly helpful and knowledgeable. I particularly love their ethical policy Reviewed on: 16th March 2022

Co-op tip top.

5
They are always friendly when I phone them with a query, very reliable with money transfers. Reviewed on: 10th March 2022

All you need from a bank

5
Very professional and efficient bank, and you can pay your money into the bank with humans, Everything you can expect from a great bank Reviewed on: 7th March 2022

ethical & charitable bank

5
This bank cares for the environment and for people Reviewed on: 4th March 2022

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