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The Co-operative Bank reviews

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Rated Average 3.37/5

The Co-operative Bank reviews

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Last reviewed within 7 days
  • Has branches you can visit in-person
    Has branches you can visit in-person
  • Positioned as being a socially responsible organisation
    Positioned as being a socially responsible organisation
  • FCA approved and regulated
    FCA approved and regulated
  • Manage your account or policy via an app or website
    Manage your account or policy via an app or website

Review summary

People rate this company as Average based on 562 product reviews

Average score of 3.37/5
5 star
48%
4 star
16%
3 star
6%
2 star
5%
1 star
25%
Reviews for The Co-operative Bank have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

Their online and telephone service is second to none..

Their online and telephone service is second to none and they are very efficient in understanding your problems and instructions. Any questions or concerns are... Their online and telephone service is second to none and they are very efficient in understanding your problems and instructions. Any questions or concerns are always dealt with in good time and with compassion. Read more Read less

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Current Account
Sue 3rd April 2025

Latest negative rating

1/5

COULDNT BE MORE UNHELPFUL!

Hours on the phone trying to withdraw money; When you complain they don't listen, or, if they do it takes several e-mails before they do.... Hours on the phone trying to withdraw money; When you complain they don't listen, or, if they do it takes several e-mails before they do. Seem to take a delight in doing just what you don't want. Read more Read less

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Investments
TECHNOPHOBE 7th March 2025

About The Co-operative Bank

The Co-operative Bank is based in Manchester in the UK.

Founded in 1872, The Co-operative Bank was the first ethical bank. To this day, the company has an ongoing commitment to support the planet, people and communities. The Co-operative Bank was the UK’s first bank to introduce a customer-led Ethical Policy which shaped how it would and wouldn’t use its customers’ money.

The Co-operative Bank offers bank accounts, credit cards, savings, insurance, loans and mortgages.

The Co-operative Bank at a glance

Contact details

Phone
03457 212 212
Social media

Reviews for The Co-operative Bank

Showing 11 of 562 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Their online and telephone service is second to none..

Current Account 3rd April 2025

Their online and telephone service is second to none and they are very efficient in understanding your problems and instructions. Any questions or concerns are... Their online and telephone service is second to none and they are very efficient in understanding your problems and instructions. Any questions or concerns are always dealt with in good time and with compassion. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Ethical banking as it should be.

Current Account 2nd April 2025

Ethical banking as it should be. Easy to contact simple ap.

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Good dependable bank

    No frills, but good basic all and reliable

    {"display":"Beryl C","full_name":"Beryl C","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Current Account
    Beryl C 7th March 2025
  • 1/5

    COULDNT BE MORE UNHELPFUL!

    Hours on the phone trying to withdraw money; When you complain they don't listen, or, if they do it takes several e-mails before they do.... Hours on the phone trying to withdraw money; When you complain they don't listen, or, if they do it takes several e-mails before they do. Seem to take a delight in doing just what you don't want. Read more Read less

    {"display":"TECHNOPHOBE","full_name":"TECHNOPHOBE","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Investments
    TECHNOPHOBE 7th March 2025
  • 2/5

    We set up a housing coop and we're lucky enough to r...

    We set up a housing coop and we're lucky enough to receive a large donation that was however time sensitive. We were members of COOPS... We set up a housing coop and we're lucky enough to receive a large donation that was however time sensitive. We were members of COOPS UK who put us directly in touch with the Co-operative Bank regional agent and we were keen to have an ethical account in line with our values. We spent 6 weeks having our emails and phone calls completely ignored. Absolutely useless. So disappointing. Had to go with a high street bank instead. Read more Read less

  • 5/5

    Nice people always effortlessly efficient always go...

    Nice people always effortlessly efficient always go there. It’s

    {"display":"DAVID FRENCH","full_name":"DAVID FRENCH","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Current Account
    DAVID FRENCH 28th February 2025
  • 1/5

    Appalling "cs".

    Appalling "cs". Takes forever to get an answer on phone, every time !

  • 5/5

    Coop bank is Empathy Central

    Coop have been very helpful during times of financial hardship and being the victim of coercion

    {"display":"Brigid Browne","full_name":"Brigid Browne","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Current Account
    Brigid Browne 27th February 2025
  • 4/5

    Very Helpful

    I got stuck, logging in, but the staff were very helpful

    {"display":"R. Bufton","full_name":"R. Bufton","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Deposit Account
    R. Bufton 26th February 2025
  • 5/5

    30 years with the Co-op Bank and still going strong!

    I have banked with the Co-operative Bank for 30 years, and throughout that time I have found them to be not only very efficient but... I have banked with the Co-operative Bank for 30 years, and throughout that time I have found them to be not only very efficient but also very helpful, empathic and personable whenever I needed to contact them. Their online banking service and app are easy to navigate and use. I have referred friends and family to them, Read more Read less

  • 3/5

    Fairly good but don’t link with other apps like a lo...

    Fairly good but don’t link with other apps like a lot of their competitors

    {"display":"Bangorstudent","full_name":"Bangorstudent","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Current Account
    Bangorstudent 26th February 2025

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