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Santander: 123 Current Account (discontinued) reviews

Name: 123 Current Account (discontinued)
Rating: 4.19 (1232 reviews)

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4.16

Based on 1,232 reviews, last reviewed 7th Feb 2025

20% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

No new 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

55%

27%

Latest highest rating:

5

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

Latest lowest rating:

1

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... Read more Reviewed on: 28th November 2024

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

Santander 123 Current Account (discontinued) reviews (1232)

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

Solid, reliable and trustworthy

I've banked with Santander for years (back to when it was Alliance and Leicester) and I've never been tempted to switch banks. The 123 account pays for itself in interest and cashback (which cover the account fees). The website and app are easy to use, and telephone support is great when you need it. They have increased interest rates swiftly after Bank of England rate rises, unlike some other banks out there. Oh, and they don't make hidden bank charges when I receive payments from abroad. Reviewed on: 22nd February 2023

One of the Best Account with Santander Winner is San...

One of the Best Account with Santander Winner is Santander 123 Current Account Reviewed on: 24th May 2024

Banked with Santander for 20 years.

Banked with Santander for 20 years. The rewards have been greatly appreciated. Very caring bank Reviewed on: 24th May 2024

Easy to use and interest free

123 current account provides an interest free overdraft which is very useful for when bills or payments come out that may otherwise be difficult to afford. The fact the overdraft is interest free makes it easier to pay off than other options and I have had no issues related to the operation/maintenance of this account nor any interactions with customer service. Reviewed on: 19th May 2024

Beware of Fees & Hard Credit Checks

1. After opening the account and receiving initial emails, I discovered a surprise £3 monthly fee for the Santander Edge current account. While the information might exist somewhere, it wasn't clear during the application process. 2. Santander performed a hard credit check on my credit history when opening the account, negatively impacting my score. I wasn't informed about this check beforehand. 3. When I visited a branch to close the account, I was directed to call customer service, despite not being registered for telephone banking. While the representative assured me they could close the account without registration, this wasn't the case. I had to wait another week for a letter with a password to finally register for phone banking and complete the closure. Reviewed on: 20th April 2024

Definitely not recommended

Internal communications are virtually non existent. Staff are, in the main, very poorly trained in their field of 'expertise' and incompetent. Automated systems are not updated to reflect the customer's current situation. Account closure without providing a reason. High foreign exchange fees. Long wait times to speak to customer service. That said, the Facebook department are very helpful. Reviewed on: 14th April 2024

I use more than 7 years I am happy with...

I use more than 7 years I am happy with them service Reviewed on: 13th April 2024

The bank is the best in the world.

The bank is the best in the world. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Excellent service and products

I have been with Santander through default when they took over my previous bank. However I have stayed as very happy with their systems and also their changing products like savings accounts that are very competitive. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Quality service Customer friendly & excellent

Quality service Customer friendly & excellent Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

The cashback on bills is a benefit

The cashback on bills is a benefit Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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