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Name: Basic Current Account
Rating: 3.92 (301 reviews)

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3.91

Based on 301 reviews, last reviewed 11th Apr 2025

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Latest highest rating:

5

Easy to use account, clear fees. Easy to use account, clear fees. Reviewed on: 11th April 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

They are so rude, they mess up and don't hold themse... They are so rude, they mess up and don't hold themselves accountable for the issues that they have caused. Putting there customers into debt and not a... Read more Reviewed on: 4th March 2025

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About this product

The Santander Basic Current Account is suitable for everyday banking needs. The account is designed for anyone new to the UK or with a poor credit history. Online and mobile banking options are available and account holders can withdraw fee-free cash from Santander cash machines when abroad. With Santander’s free rewards service, Basic Current Account customers can also access cashback, vouchers and prize draws.

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Santander Basic Current Account reviews (301)

Review of the Santander, Basic Current Account:

bank for poor credit rated people

my wife is new in this country and she had an account with another bank. Suddenly that bank closed her account without giving any reason but I think that could be the reason for a lady previously used to live in the same address and with the same surname of my wife. we were desperate to get an account for her but every bank wanted to see a current bank statement for opening an account. Only Santander helped us to open a basic account for us. we are really thankful to Santander. ... Reviewed on: 7th November 2015

easy web site and online banking make me feel safe

easy web site and online banking make me feel safe Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Easy online banking app.

Easy online banking app. and still a branch on my high street Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Avoid having a bank with Santander

You cannot make payments above £2000. Even if your payment limit it set to higher they will block your account. They make you call them but don’t have authority to unfreeze any account through call so you ultimately have to physically go the bank which closes at 3pm. Horrible services, wasting customers time and not being able to make payments with your own money. Avoid Santander I will be closing my bank with Santander. Unusable services. Reviewed on: 13th February 2025

I have been using my Santander account for 9 years now.

I have been using my Santander account for 9 years now. Security is top notch, and that is very important. Reviewed on: 17th January 2025

Spoke to a real person

Was so good I could speak to a real person very quickly Reviewed on: 22nd November 2024

Good all-round service.

Good all-round service. Happy with the overall account. Reviewed on: 12th October 2024

Didn’t help me to return my stolen money .

Didn’t help me to return my stolen money . I contacted them several times and was told that it was impossible because the fraudulent company actually existed and I needed to contact them personally. And when the circumstances turned out to be the opposite and the company did not exist, the bank said that the case was closed and no one would take any further action to help me get my money back. S.G. Reviewed on: 23rd September 2024

Basically useless.

Basically useless. Not enough branches Reviewed on: 23rd August 2024

My experience of Santander has been a positive one.

My experience of Santander has been a positive one. The Santander current account provides everything I need, from online banking to Customer service if needed. When I have contacted Customer service about any queries they have been helpful and have resolved the issue quickly. Reviewed on: 16th June 2024

I love the banking app, it just works.

I love the banking app, it just works. I have everything I need at my finger tips. The text alerts are great you can deal with an issue before you get charged. Overall a great experience of now 17 years. Reviewed on: 9th June 2024

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