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Santander: Basic current account reviews

Name: Basic current account
Rating: 4.12 (339 reviews)

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4.12

Based on 339 reviews, last reviewed 5th Sep 2026

82% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

200% increase in 1 star reviews

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Latest highest rating:

4

Average bank, friendly staff I find the branch staff friendly Reviewed on: 14th June 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

Title: I deeply regret switching to Santander I switched my personal banking to Santander, initially attracted by the £175 switching offer. My experience since then has been appalling, and I now h... Read more Reviewed on: 5th September 2026

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The Santander Basic current account is for people who’ve been turned down for another current account, have a poor credit history, or are new to the UK for work or study.

The Basic current account has a contactless debit card, basic banking facilities, mobile banking as well as no fees for using Santander cash machines abroad.

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Santander Basic current account reviews (339)

A decent, reliable bank

Good customer service and never had any issues with them. Reviewed on: 26th November 2019

Average bank account

The basic account is.... basic. No frills, no rewards It's nothing to write home about when compared to other banks' offers. Reviewed on: 25th November 2019

Simple and easy

It lives up to its "basic" name. Simple, easy, and nothing to worry about! Reviewed on: 23rd November 2019

Standard account

No issues but just basic big standard what you expect Reviewed on: 23rd November 2019

when things go wrong

when my wife died (i had a joint a/c) sorting out was simple Reviewed on: 23rd November 2019

Suits my needs

Suits my needs, no fees at all... Had for a few years and they throw lots of great deals at me i.e. low interest loans, credit cards etc so cannot fault! Reviewed on: 22nd November 2019

Great Bank

I have been with them for years, always find them great, even the call centres :) Reviewed on: 22nd November 2019

basic no frills service account

basic account avoids monthly package charges and fulfills all round basic service requirements! Reviewed on: 6th November 2019

Poor customer service in Windsor branch

Tried to open a bank account with my daughter in Windsor branch ready for college in September, id provided of recent savings account statement and passport but was advised needed driving licence and utility bill in addition. Difficult to provide as she does not have these as living at home without driving licence. Went to Nat West with same documents and no problem to open account. Member of staff on reception was very unhelpful and indifferent to trying to help at all. Reviewed on: 16th July 2019

Professional

Wonderful staff. Very friendly and helpful. Reviewed on: 23rd June 2019

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