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Santander: 123 Current Account (discontinued) reviews

4.16
Based on 1,265 reviews, last reviewed 26th Jan 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Good interest rate for credit balances and is accept... Good interest rate for credit balances and is accepted abroad Reviewed on: 26th January 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

2

Loved the 123 account why did it go? Had a 123 account loved it, then Santander changed it to basic, whilst trying to get me to upgrade to a edge account which would cost me money most mo... Read more Reviewed on: 25th January 2026
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Santander 123 Current Account (discontinued) reviews (1265)

Discounts are acceptable, let down by response to problems.

4
If their ‘security’ suspects a breach, they ‘block’ your account, stop paying direct debits - and don’t even tell you!. Sorting it out becomes a major problem, and your credit rating takes a shock. Reviewed on: 17th March 2023

Best account for bills

5
This account, alongside the newly introduced Santander Edge Current Account is the best account on the market for paying bills, specifically by direct debit. These accounts are the only ones currently on offer with ant institution that offer this service making them a must-have for pretty much anyone. I would strongly recommend them. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

A decent bank account

4
It pays for itself in terms of the cash back vs the fee, and it’s easy to use with a good app. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Some times

5
Some times payments will be stopped Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Abysmal

2
Customer service is appalling, I can’t get to speak to a human and when I do they never see through on their promises Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Good bank

5
Good rewards package. Nothing special , happy with the security aspect of my account feel safe. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Dependable but slow

4
The online banking is feature reach but a bit clunky Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

So easy!

5
Highly recommend the Santander current account. The online banking website and app are both so easy to use. Great communication via texts for overdrafts etc. absolutely seamless. Reviewed on: 15th March 2023

Good overall service

4
I’ve used them for years and they have been helpful Reviewed on: 15th March 2023

Safe, secure, efficient

4
Santander's 123 account remains a good all round current account. It's true that it's interest earning rate is lower than when it started, but the account remains safe to use, secure from fraudsters, and Customer Service remains good. I think that the same can be said for all services and products that Santander provides. Reviewed on: 14th March 2023

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