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Santander: 123 Current Account (discontinued) reviews

4.17
Based on 1,247 reviews, last reviewed 18th Apr 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

123 current account was reliable with good cashback I had a 123 current account with santander, and liked the cashback. The app is fairly easy to navigate but it can be tricky sometimes to access the bu... Read more Reviewed on: 18th April 2025
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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 (1247)

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

A very good bank account with a very considerate bank.

4
I'm have had a Sandanter 123 current account for some years now and would line to highly recommend it to others. For every direct debit you sign up to from your account you are rewarded with interest. Santander have a very easy to use calculator on their 123 account site. For direct debits on household expenditure you can earn between 1 and 3 percent, which is added to your account monthly. For account balances of beteern £1000 and £2000 you can earn between 1 and 2%, for balances of between £3,000 and £20,000 you can earn 3%. In my opinion this is a very good deal, with interest rates so low at the moment. There is a charge of £2 per month for this account which is more than offset with all the interest which is available. The interest rates are current as at 1st September, 2015. I would also like to say that I have no affiliation to Santander and this is my honest opinion. Reviewed on: 1st September 2015

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

1
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

Average service - better out there

3
Average service - better out there Reviewed on: 4th September 2024

Great Bank

5
One of the few banks that offer an account with a low minimum pay in each month, I have banked with them for over 40 years and never had a problem, their staff are always polite and helpful too. Unlike many others they also have a lot of high street branches too. Reviewed on: 24th August 2024

Wouldn't swap!

5
I have had the account for a few years now. I get interest on my account (unusual for a current account) and get paid for certain direct debits. They always seem to be ahead of the game in increasing the interest rather than waiting, like a lot of other companies. Reviewed on: 23rd August 2024

I've had an account for several years now and it is...

5
I've had an account for several years now and it is very easy to use online and on the app and anytime I've had to contact customer service they have been great with me. I'd recommend Santander to anyone. Reviewed on: 23rd August 2024

No issues Santander

5
No issues at all since opening account Reviewed on: 23rd August 2024

Terrific Bank

5
Cash back on utilities, interest on current account, low monthly account charge and fantastic customer service at branches and by phone. It’s also the only bank I’ve found that gives all the aforementioned benefits and whereby you only have to pay in a minimum monthly amount of £500. I also love Santander Boosts. I cannot fault ANYTHING about this bank Reviewed on: 23rd August 2024

Warm and friendly caring have recommended to friends...

4
Warm and friendly caring have recommended to friends and family Reviewed on: 14th June 2024

Easy to use, free, mostly no fuss.

3
Easy to use, free, mostly no fuss. Reviewed on: 13th June 2024

I love love love online mobile banking

5
I love love love online mobile banking Reviewed on: 9th June 2024

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