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RCI Bank: Freedom Savings Account reviews

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4.84
Based on 11,989 reviews, last reviewed 17th Jun 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

They seem to be honest and consistent. They seem to be honest and consistent. You know where you are. They remain competitive. The web site is secure and easy to use. I like them Reviewed on: 17th June 2026
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1

I recently told RCI bank about an illness I have and... I recently told RCI bank about an illness I have and wanted to close my accounts. I was told my money would be in my nominated bank account by the clo... Read more Reviewed on: 12th March 2026
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The RCI Freedom Savings Account has unlimited access and a seven-day service.

The Freedom Savings Account is free to use and available to UK residents aged 18 or over. You need to pay in and out through an RCI Bank savings account or a linked UK current account.

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Great interest rates

5
I’m very pleased I opened my new freedom saving account it was easy and straightforward my savings accounts and current account are with Halifax I’ve been with them for years but the Halifax is just not passing on higher interest rates to customers so in due course I will most probably open other accounts Reviewed on: 18th November 2022
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Pamela Morris

Is there anybody there?

1
I have been locked out of my account and no one will pick up the telephone or answer email Help!!!!! Reviewed on: 17th November 2022
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Geraldine Verge

Rubbish customer service

1
Not heard for any one for a week and then get a message to say if I want a response specific to my email I need to go on Facebook. Company sacrifices service to loyal customers to be greedy grabbing newbie’s. Reviewed on: 17th November 2022
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Tony Sheppard

impossible to make a telephone contact

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It is quite impossible to make an inquiry by telephone to the company even after hanging on for at least an hour. definitely, a one-star service, invest your money elsewhere! Reviewed on: 17th November 2022
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Alan Croucher
Reply from RCI Bank Hi Alan, head of savings here, and with bit of a long reply to all the comments but bear with me. I’m very sorry if you had a long wait time on the telephone or not being able to connect. We’ve kept some very competitively priced accounts on sale for the past two weeks up to this morning. At a time when household finances are stretched, I asked the team to give some priority to opening accounts at these rewarding rates (rather than taking the products off sale) so customers would earn a competitive return on their savings for years to come. I’m sorry this impacted your experience with us. I also regret this happened to as many people as it did- we do take onboard all feedback. Due to the sheer volume of applications, the team has been busy processing over 30k manual account openings, telephone calls, emails, and inquiries as we welcomed tens of thousands of new savers. We’re heartened that so many UK households are saving and getting a rewarding rate of interest. We’re now working through the contact backlog. If you still have an outstanding issue and would like a personal response to your query, please follow us on Facebook and send us a private message so that we can contact you directly. Please make sure it’s a private message and you don’t publish your personal information for all to see. Best wishes! Response date: 17th November 2022
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Rubbish customer service

1
Can never get through to anyone. I have wasted 2 1/2 hours of my life hanging on the phone just to get into my account. No one picks up. Go where you get service I say. Reviewed on: 16th November 2022
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Tony Sheppard
Reply from RCI Bank Hi Tony, head of savings here, and with bit of a long reply to all the comments but bear with me. I’m very sorry if you had a long wait time on the telephone or not being able to connect. We’ve kept some very competitively priced accounts on sale for the past two weeks up to this morning. At a time when household finances are stretched, I asked the team to give some priority to opening accounts at these rewarding rates (rather than taking the products off sale) so customers would earn a competitive return on their savings for years to come. I’m sorry this impacted your experience with us. I also regret this happened to as many people as it did- we do take onboard all feedback. Due to the sheer volume of applications, the team has been busy processing over 30k manual account openings, telephone calls, emails, and inquiries as we welcomed tens of thousands of new savers. We’re heartened that so many UK households are saving and getting a rewarding rate of interest. We’re now working through the contact backlog. If you still have an outstanding issue and would like a personal response to your query, please follow us on Facebook and send us a private message so that we can contact you directly. Please make sure it’s a private message and you don’t publish your personal information for all to see. Best wishes!” Response date: 17th November 2022
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We are experiencing high call volumes!!!

1
A bank is a good as its Customer Service Department. However, that would be good if you could get through to them. I waited 45minutes today for a response then I gave up. This is not a bank you can trust. Reviewed on: 15th November 2022
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David Cox
Reply from RCI Bank Hi David, head of savings here, and with bit of a long reply to all the comments but bear with me. I’m very sorry if you had a long wait time on the telephone or not being able to connect. We’ve kept some very competitively priced accounts on sale for the past two weeks up to this morning. At a time when household finances are stretched, I asked the team to give some priority to opening accounts at these rewarding rates (rather than taking the products off sale) so customers would earn a competitive return on their savings for years to come. I’m sorry this impacted your experience with us. I also regret this happened to as many people as it did- we do take onboard all feedback. Due to the sheer volume of applications, the team has been busy processing over 30k manual account openings, telephone calls, emails, and inquiries as we welcomed tens of thousands of new savers. We’re heartened that so many UK households are saving and getting a rewarding rate of interest. We’re now working through the contact backlog. If you still have an outstanding issue and would like a personal response to your query, please follow us on Facebook and send us a private message so that we can contact you directly. Please make sure it’s a private message and you don’t publish your personal information for all to see. Best wishes!” Response date: 17th November 2022
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Do not put money in this bank

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I have accounts with this bank and they claim to pay withdrawals the next working day. I have been waiting 2 weeks for my withdrawal. I have complained 2.5 hours on phone my complaint has been ignored. Reviewed on: 14th November 2022
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Reply from RCI Bank Hi, head of savings here, and with bit of a long reply to all the comments but bear with me. I’m very sorry if you had a long wait time on the telephone or not being able to connect. We’ve kept some very competitively priced accounts on sale for the past two weeks up to this morning. At a time when household finances are stretched, I asked the team to give some priority to opening accounts at these rewarding rates (rather than taking the products off sale) so customers would earn a competitive return on their savings for years to come. I’m sorry this impacted your experience with us. I also regret this happened to as many people as it did- we do take onboard all feedback. Due to the sheer volume of applications, the team has been busy processing over 30k manual account openings, telephone calls, emails, and inquiries as we welcomed tens of thousands of new savers. We’re heartened that so many UK households are saving and getting a rewarding rate of interest. We’re now working through the contact backlog. If you still have an outstanding issue and would like a personal response to your query, please follow us on Facebook and send us a private message so that we can contact you directly. Please make sure it’s a private message and you don’t publish your personal information for all to see. Best wishes! Response date: 17th November 2022
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Do Not Save with RCI Bank

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I have accounts with this bank withdrawals should be paid the following day. I have waited 2 weeks and am still waiting. When you make a complaint they ignore you. Reviewed on: 14th November 2022
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Reply from RCI Bank Hi, head of savings here, and with bit of a long reply to all the comments but bear with me. I’m very sorry if you had a long wait time on the telephone or not being able to connect. We’ve kept some very competitively priced accounts on sale for the past two weeks up to this morning. At a time when household finances are stretched, I asked the team to give some priority to opening accounts at these rewarding rates (rather than taking the products off sale) so customers would earn a competitive return on their savings for years to come. I’m sorry this impacted your experience with us. I also regret this happened to as many people as it did- we do take onboard all feedback. Due to the sheer volume of applications, the team has been busy processing over 30k manual account openings, telephone calls, emails, and inquiries as we welcomed tens of thousands of new savers. We’re heartened that so many UK households are saving and getting a rewarding rate of interest. We’re now working through the contact backlog. If you still have an outstanding issue and would like a personal response to your query, please follow us on Facebook and send us a private message so that we can contact you directly. Please make sure it’s a private message and you don’t publish your personal information for all to see. Best wishes! Response date: 17th November 2022
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Contacting bank Nai on impossible!

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called bank on helpline. Was kept on hold for 39 min and then got disconnected! Reviewed on: 14th November 2022
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Amrit Gill
Reply from RCI Bank Hi Amrit, head of savings here, and with bit of a long reply to all the comments but bear with me. I’m very sorry if you had a long wait time on the telephone or not being able to connect. We’ve kept some very competitively priced accounts on sale for the past two weeks up to this morning. At a time when household finances are stretched, I asked the team to give some priority to opening accounts at these rewarding rates (rather than taking the products off sale) so customers would earn a competitive return on their savings for years to come. I’m sorry this impacted your experience with us. I also regret this happened to as many people as it did- we do take onboard all feedback. Due to the sheer volume of applications, the team has been busy processing over 30k manual account openings, telephone calls, emails, and inquiries as we welcomed tens of thousands of new savers. We’re heartened that so many UK households are saving and getting a rewarding rate of interest. We’re now working through the contact backlog. If you still have an outstanding issue and would like a personal response to your query, please follow us on Facebook and send us a private message so that we can contact you directly. Please make sure it’s a private message and you don’t publish your personal information for all to see. Best wishes! Response date: 17th November 2022
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Amateurs / Time wasters.

1
Doubt this will ever be published, as RCI have rave reviews on this site. But I my experience of trying to open an account it was a waste of time. Send documents to prove identify long wait for confirmation when sent funds no show on their site. Hours on phone. Emails not answered. Reviewed on: 13th November 2022
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Richard Williams
Reply from RCI Bank Hi Richard, head of savings here, and with bit of a long reply to all the comments but bear with me. I’m very sorry if you had a long wait time on the telephone or not being able to connect. We’ve kept some very competitively priced accounts on sale for the past two weeks up to this morning. At a time when household finances are stretched, I asked the team to give some priority to opening accounts at these rewarding rates (rather than taking the products off sale) so customers would earn a competitive return on their savings for years to come. I’m sorry this impacted your experience with us. I also regret this happened to as many people as it did- we do take onboard all feedback. Due to the sheer volume of applications, the team has been busy processing over 30k manual account openings, telephone calls, emails, and inquiries as we welcomed tens of thousands of new savers. We’re heartened that so many UK households are saving and getting a rewarding rate of interest. We’re now working through the contact backlog. If you still have an outstanding issue and would like a personal response to your query, please follow us on Facebook and send us a private message so that we can contact you directly. Please make sure it’s a private message and you don’t publish your personal information for all to see. Best wishes! Response date: 17th November 2022
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