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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)

Consistently high level of service and help from always approachable staff

5
My local co-operative bank branch in Islington consistently provides not simply good service but also help and advice. I work in the third sector and the branch has been invaluable in helping me to ensure my clients retain as much financial independence as possible while at the same time keeping them safe from possible abuse. Reviewed on: 11th April 2023

Customer Services

5
Keep me informed and answer my calls promptly. Reviewed on: 8th April 2023

Perfect

5
Straightforward and has all you need!!! Reviewed on: 5th April 2023

Switching after 20 years

1
Not accessible enough in regards to customer care opening hours Worst App ever never updates quick enough and has no view of pending transactions App is constantly down for maintenance yet nothing changes Poor online service Starting to think they have very lax online security and could be getting hacked due the amount of times the app and online banking goes down Reviewed on: 3rd April 2023

not competitive poor rewards and interest

1
Bank was excellent but deteriorated in the past 10 years. Takes an hour or two to get through to customer services by telephone. Sometimes cut off. App ok. Compain and dismissed automatically and always "upheld" only still using as been with them for just short of 50 years. Interest rates deplorable compared to competition unlike previous. Sadly back to the days they were a piggy bank. What a shame. They need to get their act together. Can't always hide behind ethical banking to exploit customers by token interest and rewards. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Good ethnically

4
Contribute lots to community schemes Reviewed on: 14th March 2023

Good customer service

4
Worth considering for a current account, customer service is good and they do not appear to want to squeeze every penny out of you. Reviewed on: 11th March 2023

Does everything I need

5
Have been with Co-Operative Bank for a decade now. Never had any bother. They were helpful and compassionate when I was a victim of fraud last year. The app works well and my money has been handled fine. No causes for complaint in ten years. Would recommend. Reviewed on: 10th March 2023

Ethical and efficient bank

4
I moved my current account to the Cooperative Bank as it scored highly as an ethical bank. I have been very happy with the service. The ap is easy to use, staff are efficient and helpful. I pay a monthly fee for my current account and am very happy with the additional benefits particularly the annual holiday insurance and access to airport lounges. Reviewed on: 9th March 2023

Ethical Banking

5
The Co-operative bank puts ethical banking at the centre of its customer offering. Reviewed on: 9th March 2023

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