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Halifax: Current Account reviews

Name: Current Account
Rating: 4.19 (907 reviews)

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4.12

Based on 907 reviews, last reviewed 27th Feb 2025

800% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

67% decrease in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

58%

23%

Latest highest rating:

5

Excellent Really good bank, never any problems Reviewed on: 27th February 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

No support for vulnerable customers They closed my bank account without informing me or giving me any notice. I understand they have the right to do that but they are withholding our fun... Read more Reviewed on: 12th February 2025

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About this product

The Halifax Current Account is a free, everyday banking option.

You have the option to apply for an arranged overdraft and make contactless payments. With Save the Change®, you can round up your card payments and put the change in your Halifax savings account.

Halifax Current Account reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Halifax before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

Halifax Current Account reviews (907)

Review of the Halifax, Current Account:

They opened my account in the wrong name

I recently opened an account with halifax and when I received the cards the letter was addressed to Mrs khan but when I opened it it said Dear Mr Khan and my card had Mr Khan on it when I called I was told the account was in Mr when I clearly opened it in Mrs and I was told to go to the branch to change it although it was their fault I called earlier today and was told to call back between 7-11 am to speak to the relevant team who would sort it instead I spoke to a very bad customer service lady who didn't even care and when I told her I wanted to close the account she just said wait while I put you on hold and just closed it she didn't even try to talk me out of it like the other lady did it was like she didn't care about the bank or their customers update: I waited ages for halifax to respond to my complaint and after many calls I received a letter saying they had looked at my complaint and gave me £30 compensation which I think is an insult considering the inconveniences they have caused me and I definitely won't be banking with them ever again Reviewed on: 2nd March 2021

No support for vulnerable customers

They closed my bank account without informing me or giving me any notice. I understand they have the right to do that but they are withholding our funds & yet demanding we pay our mortgage which is also held with them. I have already told them I have having the worst time with my health and the stress of trying to get it resolved has caused my physical and mental health to deteriorate. They’ve made no effort to understand what I am going through of what I need for support. Treated like criminals when we haven’t even done anything wrong! They simply do not care about their vulnerable customers and do not want to investigate anything properly and fairly. They have broken three parts of their own terms and conditions so just shows what a waste of time they are. Reviewed on: 12th February 2025

Reliable but lacking competitive edge

Current account is readily accessible using the Halifax app which is easy to use and transact with. However, pitiful interest rate and bank does not reward loyal customers. Products do not seem competitive or innovative. Reviewed on: 6th February 2025

Good current account offering with perks

Good current account offering and pays a good bonus of £5 per month. Slick and seamless. Does what it needs to do with a fantastic app showing many different features. Reviewed on: 5th February 2025

I love Halifax the best bank, costumer service it i...

I love Halifax the best bank, costumer service it is very great Reviewed on: 13th January 2025

Halifax app

Setting up the current account was quite a long process, I believe now you can just do it via the app but when I set up my account it was difficult. The app is so much easier to use when finding out details about my current account, very user friendly. Reviewed on: 10th December 2024

I can’t bank with the enemy!

I was a new customer and had a monthly account fee! Due to managing hospitalisations and other difficulties i hadn’t been able to pay the account fee on e month! I hadn’t even realised it had happened as I was preoccupied with other stresses! They report payments as missed after 35 days! I bought the account back up to date after 42 days (1 week). I then received a missed payment on my credit file! Had no idea this was even possible and wrote to Halifax to explain my situation and that it was a mistake and wouldn’t happen again! I explained I’d had a very tough year and had worked hard to ensure my credit file remained clean as I was trying to get out of social housing ! I asked as a will if good gesture if they would consider removing this! And they said very bluntly NO! I immediately left and closed my account! I can’t bank with the enemy! Reviewed on: 29th October 2024

They constantly block my card for suspicion of fraud...

They constantly block my card for suspicion of fraud, even for food orders from Deliveroo. Had to call them three times in ten days and each call took 30 mins, take a photo my ID, myself, many security questions and the next thing is my account blocked again. Reviewed on: 25th October 2024

I have had a current account for years.

I have had a current account for years. The security is good when making transactions or setting up a new payment recipient. The only down side is you don't get any interest on your balance like other banks. Reviewed on: 15th October 2024

Card payments refused despite several calls confirmi...

Card payments refused despite several calls confirming my whereabouts. Hours and hours wasted, stuck without my own money. Stay clear. Absolute amateurs. Reviewed on: 7th September 2024

Great customer service sorted my fraud claim quickly

Great customer service sorted my fraud claim quickly Reviewed on: 3rd September 2024

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