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Santander: Basic Current Account reviews

3.96
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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Santander Basic Current Account reviews (307)

Review of the Santander, Basic Current Account:

knowledgeable and lovely staff

5
my santander account was straight forward to set up. The staff are knowledgeable and understand what they're talking about Reviewed on: 8th January 2016

Good Online banking

5
Secure, Easy to navigate, Multitude of products all with very clear and simplistic use Reviewed on: 11th April 2023

A good bank account

5
I've had this bank account for over ten years. Does what it says on the tin. No problems whatsoever. Reviewed on: 10th April 2023

good bank nice branch

5
Very good branch in west Bridgford Nottingham very helpful knowledgeable good position easy parking. Reviewed on: 6th April 2023

A safe pair of hands

5
The security this bank provides is fantastic. Whenever any spending seems out of the ordinary they call and confirm it's me. The fraud and security callers ask some simple questions and my account is able to proceed with the transaction. Feels reassuring to know someone is watching and protecting my banking. Reviewed on: 6th April 2023

Short business hour

3
Colsed my local branch and long queue waiting at the near branch Reviewed on: 6th April 2023

Not worth it

1
I have been trying to swap to a different account and it’s always rejected without an explanation, definitely looking into other banks. Reviewed on: 3rd April 2023

Need improvement

2
The online customer service is not really helpful, always rushing me on phone. They are waiting time takes ages. Reviewed on: 3rd April 2023

Not too sure about it

3
I have two cards with Santander for one account. When I want to use my card I constantly have to be moving money around . Very difficult especially where there is no network Reviewed on: 3rd April 2023

Simple and Safe

5
Easy to use, everything is layed out so easily to view, transfers are easy and money feels well protected. Reviewed on: 3rd April 2023

Cosmic banking.

5
Santander are a pleasure to deal with, and get everything right, first time. I have been with them for many a year, and do not have a single complaint to make about them. Reviewed on: 28th March 2023

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