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Santander: Basic current account reviews

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Based on 331 reviews, last reviewed 17th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

All the team at Santander Tunbridge Wells are amazing All the team at Santander Tunbridge Wells have been amazing over the last 7 months, helping us to settle a relatives estate. They were always helpful... Read more Reviewed on: 17th April 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

2

The current account does everything you need it too... The current account does everything you need it too the main issue is the complete lack of people available to see in branch. By the time you have com... Read more Reviewed on: 16th April 2026
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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 (331)

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

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