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Santander: 123 Current Account (discontinued) reviews

4.16
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):

Generous overdraft for student accounts

5
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

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

5
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.

5
The bank is the best in the world. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Excellent service and products

5
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

5
Quality service Customer friendly & excellent Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

The cashback on bills is a benefit

5
The cashback on bills is a benefit Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Banked here since I was 10 and never had a...

5
Banked here since I was 10 and never had a problem Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Great app and enjoy getting my cashback

5
Great app and enjoy getting my cashback Reviewed on: 6th April 2024

I found their service to be satisfactory

3
I found their service to be satisfactory, no more, no less. I probably didn’t fully maximise the offers that were available, but was satisfied. Reviewed on: 2nd April 2024

I'm a 77 yr old pensioner and unfortunately I was sc...

1
I'm a 77 yr old pensioner and unfortunately I was scammed and duped into downloading the "AnyDesk App" to help open a "MoonPay" account to transfer money held in a "Blockchain" wallet to my Santander account. Instead of recieving funds I lost money. Be very aware, in finding myself in this horrible situation Santander are quite heartless, and so too ActionFraud.police.uk. The morale of the story is don't get scammed because despite what your told nobody will help you. least of all Santander if you bank with them. Reviewed on: 1st April 2024

value for money

5
it provides best interest rate and high street service Reviewed on: 18th March 2024

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