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Santander: 123 Current Account (discontinued) reviews

4.17
Based on 1,275 reviews, last reviewed 18th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

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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Latest lowest rating:

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

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Santander 123 Current Account (discontinued) reviews (1275)

Perfect for students

5
Having the overdraft set at £1500 has been a godsend when rent comes out before student loan comes in Reviewed on: 16th February 2023

Easy to reach customer service, good products

5
Does what it says on the tin. Maybe not as advanced in terms of features that new banks like Monzo have, but it's a solid bank account you can trust. Reviewed on: 15th February 2023

Great bank

5
I have a 123 student account and love the benefits it has. The zero interest overdraft is great for emergencies. I was also give a free railcard and I use it so much and have saved a lot. Reviewed on: 14th February 2023

when it's best

5
very good if the cash back works for you. particularly santander products. not so good anymore otherwise Reviewed on: 13th February 2023

Great bank - very good service

5
Easy to use banking - usually via there app - very good customer service. Reviewed on: 12th February 2023

Great earnings

5
Best current account, good interest rates if in credit, plus cashback on utility bills. Reviewed on: 9th February 2023

Great easy site

5
Good personal backup when the occasional issue occurs Reviewed on: 9th February 2023

Santander 123 Current

3
App is clear and easy-to-use. App chat generally quick but only deals with basic issues. Reviewed on: 8th February 2023

Everyday Santander User

5
I use Santander every day as my go to bank and I have for years. I have always been satisfied with them Reviewed on: 8th February 2023

Money back

4
Nice bit of money back of bills reasonable high street bank rate Reviewed on: 8th February 2023

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