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Santander: Basic current account reviews

Name: Basic current account
Rating: 4.32 (337 reviews)

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4.32

Based on 337 reviews, last reviewed 14th Jun 2026

44% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

No new 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

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11%

Latest highest rating:

4

Average bank, friendly staff I find the branch staff friendly Reviewed on: 14th June 2026

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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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 (337)

basice account

santander bank account ideal for me Reviewed on: 12th October 2023

Santander Bank

Good bank to deal with, helpful an friendly staff who always provide excellent customer service. Reviewed on: 24th August 2023

Serves its purpose.

As above but why have so many words in a review Reviewed on: 16th July 2023

Good

Good customer service great staff Reviewed on: 11th July 2023

Excellent professional knowledgeable staff

A few recent interactions with my local branch where the team took the time to explain things to me in detail. I had a small issue and the staff couldn't have been more courteous and helpful. This reminded me why I have been a customer of theirs for nearly 40 years. Reviewed on: 6th June 2023

excellent product

excellent product and the digital app is great too, especially the fraud warnings Reviewed on: 1st June 2023

Diabolical

Extremely poor service.. telephone banking is a disgrace.. Reviewed on: 19th May 2023

Amazing bank

I get satisfaction and peace of mind knowing that my money is safe with Santander. Reviewed on: 11th April 2023

Fantastic

I cannot express enough my satisfaction in santander. From being able to do everything on the cash point, deposits, cheques, transfers and they have them outside the branch which is so convenient after closing time. I have had this account now for 12 years and wont consider changing. Reviewed on: 11th April 2023

Standard but not great service

Too many branches closed and frequent issues with card Reviewed on: 11th April 2023

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