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Santander: Basic current account reviews

4.10
Based on 322 reviews, last reviewed 26th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Santander Curent bank account. Santander is always there for me and they give me a sense of belonging. Reviewed on: 26th March 2026
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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 (322)

Seems like a great service

4
Their reviews and testimonials from other customers have made me consider switching to their services. Reviewed on: 9th October 2014

Very happy with Santander!

4
Very good customer service. Always very helpful when I visit them in branch. Reviewed on: 8th October 2014

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