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Santander: 123 Current Account (discontinued) reviews

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Based on 1,275 reviews, last reviewed 18th Apr 2026
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4

Long term Santander Account I have had Santander accounts for over 10 years now and always found them to be of good service. The only downside I have encountered is the telephon... Read more Reviewed on: 18th April 2026
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2

PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEM SO HAVE TRANSFERED TO NAYIONWI... PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEM SO HAVE TRANSFERED TO NAYIONWIDE AND NOW RECEIVE A MUCH MORE CUSTOMER FOCUSED BANK Reviewed on: 25th March 2026
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great account

5
Was in 2 minds about opening this accountdue to the bd press Santander hve received in the past. So glad I did do it - staff helpful and friendly and a good interest rate too Reviewed on: 28th August 2015

exceptional

5
I have used the 123 salamander for just over a year now. The service is exceptional. It has improved my money management skills. The app is easy to navigate and their customer service is next to none Reviewed on: 27th August 2015

Great account

5
Must be one of the best accounts around. A great rate of interest and great service in branch Reviewed on: 27th August 2015

Great Bank Account

5
I am really happy with our 123 account, we changed out account to the 123 when it first came out. The interest rate is great at 3% if you have over £3000 in the account (Interest paid up to £20k). We have all the house bills coming out this account so we get a good amount of money paid back every month, it easily covers the £2 per month fee. I have already recommended this account to other family members who are also really happy with it. Reviewed on: 27th August 2015

Great banking

5
friendly helpful staff. Online banking easy to use and very secure. Also pays a good rate of interest Reviewed on: 27th August 2015

Great banking experience

5
I was already a Santander customer, and finally made the plunge to move to their 123 account last year. Now I wished I had done this earlier. There is a monthly fee of £2 but in return I am getting cash back on my direct debit payment for council tax, water rates, electric, gas, mobile phone, broadband and phone services varying from 1% to 3% on top of that there is up to 3% interest on balances. up to £20,000. Must be the best account around as earning money to use the direct debits, I would certainly recommend this account, Reviewed on: 27th August 2015

A godsend for savers.

5
If you are a struggling saver looking for accounts that pay little or next to no interest at all,the Santander 123 is a great market leader that pays 3% on a significant amount of 20k.Compared to the majority of accounts on the market this account is unbeatable with cashback on bills and mortgage payments as well,the only negative being a £2 monthly fee but with all the interest this is insignificant. Reviewed on: 26th August 2015

Excellent

5
With the current low interest rates I was tempted by this because they pay3%. So glad I decided to open this account. Easy to use and the interest rate is good on a large balance. I even get cashback on utility bills if paid by DD Reviewed on: 26th August 2015

good interest rate

5
With savings rates being so low this account which pays 3% up to £20000 is great to use as a savings account. You can also get cashback by paying certain regular bills by direct debit Reviewed on: 26th August 2015

Santander provides a safe home for our savings in a Santander 123 Current Account.

5
With savings accounts interest rates so low we took the plunge and opened a Santander 123 Current Account. Opening the account online was straightforward, and the only effort on our part was meeting the minimum monthly payment requirement and the required minimum of 2 Direct Debits - the DDs were chosen by us to raise enough in cashback to meet the monthly £2 account fee. Now all we have to do is sit back and watch the interest payments come in! Reviewed on: 26th August 2015

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