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Santander: 123 Current Account (discontinued) reviews

Name: 123 Current Account (discontinued)
Rating: 4.19 (1246 reviews)

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4.16

Based on 1,246 reviews, last reviewed 4th Apr 2025

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Latest highest rating:

4

The Santander 123 account pays interest I like the 123 account as I can leave money in the current account to pay bills as they come in and I get interest on the balance. Unfortunately the ... Read more Reviewed on: 3rd April 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

Goodbye Santander Unable to withdraw my cash when needed. A real lack of proactive help from this bank to keep our business. All accounts now closed. Reviewed on: 4th April 2025

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The Santander 1|2|3 Current Account is no longer available to new customers.

Santander 123 Current Account (discontinued) reviews (1246)

Review of the Santander, 123 Current Account (discontinued):

Generous overdraft for student accounts

I have banked with Santander for just over 2 years now. I took out the 1-2-3 Student Current Account as they offered £1,500 0% overdraft and also £50 for singing up. At the time (2012) this was the best deal around. £50 was paid very quickly and my payments from the student loans company are always on time with no problems. The online account management is easy to navigate and has a good layout. All the features are easy to use. The mobile app is basic and simple to use, ideal for when you are on the move, it contains a good feature where you can send individual transactions via email or to your phone contacts. It is very easy to manage all day to day tasks online. Never had any problems with Santander so have not had the need to contact them. They offered a £1500 overdraft which then raises if you decide to stay in education (i.e. masters). Would recommend the 1-2-3 Student Current Account as they offer good sign up bonuses, from instant cash to 4 year free railcards etc... Only con with this account is that the card they provide cannot be used for all online transactions - such as post office withdrawals etc... Reviewed on: 7th October 2014

Account Support

Fraudulent activity has been brought to my attention by the bank and resolved immediately Reviewed on: 1st March 2025

Helpful Banking

Have banked with them since I was 16, one of the few accounts that only require a minimum of £500 per month being deposited, which makes it accessible to most people. Branch staff are always really helpful. They also have good online and app banking. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Good customer service in branch helping with paying...

Good customer service in branch helping with paying in a cheque Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

good range of cashback options and good app

good range of cashback options and good app Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Excellent account shame it’s ended

Excellent account just a shame it’s not available anymore. Easy to access and good interest on account balance. Online services great new app not so great. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Easy to keep track of money using app.

Easy to keep track of money using app. Good customer service at the branch in town. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

I am satisfied with these conditions

it is very ok .this revolut account i am very satisfied with this account Reviewed on: 7th February 2025

So hard to set up an account.

So hard to set up an account. Couldn’t believe it. I had to wait in a physical bank twice for over an hour. And they kept sending me letters that were asking me to do things I’d done two weeks previous. Such a confusing, long and complex process I just gave up in the end. Reviewed on: 28th November 2024

Santander very good

Brilliant service, call centres excellent Reviewed on: 28th November 2024

Not a save bank! Lost a lot of money because of them!

Some time ago, I had Open Bank block my account there because suspicious debits were being attempted. A week after the account was blocked, Open Bank still allowed a large debit to go through from a fraudulent company. Unfortunately, there has been no compensation or apology to date. Never again open or Santander! Reviewed on: 17th September 2024

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