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Santander: 123 Current Account (discontinued) reviews

4.16
Based on 1,266 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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The Santander 1|2|3 Current Account is no longer available to new customers.

Santander 123 Current Account (discontinued) reviews (1266)

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

Fantastic protection and safety to store my finances

5
The 123 account is very simple, put more than £500 in the account a month, set up two direct debits and earn the high interest and cash back rewards the account offers. It hasn't been simpler to make the most of your ready cash. Since joining over a year ago I have earnt hundreds of pounds in interest and cash back from easy everyday sources such as paying council tax bills, phone bills etc. Its got to be the best account I have opened. Reviewed on: 22nd April 2015

Account Support

5
Fraudulent activity has been brought to my attention by the bank and resolved immediately Reviewed on: 1st March 2025

Helpful Banking

4
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...

5
Good customer service in branch helping with paying in a cheque Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

good range of cashback options and good app

5
good range of cashback options and good app Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Excellent account shame it’s ended

5
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.

5
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

5
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.

1
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

5
Brilliant service, call centres excellent Reviewed on: 28th November 2024

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

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