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Santander: Basic current account reviews

3.98
Based on 307 reviews, last reviewed 14th Jun 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

I have been a Santander customer since it was Abbey... I have been a Santander customer since it was Abbey National and it has never let me down. The staff are always pleasant and helpful. They are my go-t... Read more Reviewed on: 14th June 2025
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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 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 (307)

A very helpfull bank

5
I have banked with Santander for over 30 years and during this time when using a branch or over the phone I have always what can only be described as outstanding customer service. I am always confident that any issues I may have will be solved with the first call or visit. Reviewed on: 24th December 2015

Helpful

5
I have banked with Santander for about 40 years. I find them to be ok. They give a good service and fulfil the need for a bank. Reviewed on: 24th December 2015

Does the job, nothing more

3
The account fulfills its purpose as a way of storing money but offers less than the competition. It is okay but I would suggest finding a better alternative. Reviewed on: 24th December 2015

an account with no problems

5
Good customer service, simple online banking. Easy. Reviewed on: 26th November 2015

Santander current account. excellent service

5
Great account. Easy to use easy to open. Online access is fantastic. The android app is so easy and you can do everything on it really easily Reviewed on: 23rd November 2015

Good Basic Bank Account

4
Good Basic Bank account with no frills Reviewed on: 21st November 2015

Good enough to stay

4
Customer service always been good but took ages to get a contactless debit card Reviewed on: 20th November 2015

unpleasant experience didn't continue with opening account.

2
I applied to open an account with santander .. unfortunatley the staff where unpleasant ... I only wanted a basic account no over draft and the lady that I was dealing with seemed to be unfocused and unhelpful Reviewed on: 9th November 2015

bank for poor credit rated people

4
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

Amazing

5
Santander are amazing at contacting you if there is any suspicious activity on your account. Easy to contact and very helpful. I would reccomend this bank to anybody. Reviewed on: 4th November 2015

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