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Santander: 123 Current Account (discontinued) reviews

Name: 123 Current Account (discontinued)
Rating: 4.19 (1247 reviews)

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4.17

Based on 1,247 reviews, last reviewed 18th Apr 2025

50% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

100% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

55%

27%

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

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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Used to be great but benefits of a 123 current account has gone down hill

I originally switched to Santander 123 current account from HSBC as I had a bit of cash saved up that I needed access to but wasn't going to be spending in one go. When I opened the account, Santander offered 3% interest on savings over £5K and under £20K - slightly higher than the rate of inflation at 2.6%. They quickly dropped the rate though and started offering 1.5% only. Better than nothing, but you do pay to have this account and unless you have a large energy consumption, you are unlikely to make back in cashback what the account costs to have. A clever marketing trick, would not recommend to anyone. Reviewed on: 2nd January 2018

Easy as 123

The 123 account is easy to set up and you can gain interest on a variety of every day direct debits you have on the account and also on the amount you have in your account. One of the better accounts still around now Reviewed on: 1st January 2018

Santander account

I have always had happy banking with my 123 account, making money for paying bills through them Who wouldn't want to earn money when paying bills !! Reviewed on: 1st January 2018

Always reliable and never encountered any problems

Staff are always friendly in my local branch and I have never encountered any problems. Details are accurate and online banking seems to be OK, though I prefer a visit to the branch. This is no reflection on the system. I just have reservations about the whole idea of online banking in general. Reviewed on: 31st December 2017

Perfectly adequate

Been banking for 10 years, no issues. Reviewed on: 31st December 2017

good account in the past but charges are now too high

good account in the past but charges are now too high Reviewed on: 31st December 2017

Santander on top

If ever there's a need for me to call Santander the staff are always helpful and always ready to go that extra mile to sort your requests or problems out. Great bank!! Reviewed on: 29th December 2017

123 Graduate Account

Had a great customer service experience when opening my Graduate 123 Account. Initially enticed by the 3% monthly interest on account values of up to £2000. Although I must say Santander customer service is great, it was also a little too much which I found a little offputting e.g. personal banker saying she would phone me to find out how I am getting on. I understand this from the banks point of view but I find this a little odd. Other than that, they are one of few banks offering a great high interest current account rate. Reviewed on: 26th December 2017

good account fan of Spendlytics

Spendlytics app is a great way to keep on top of your spending really improves te current account. Could have better interest and customer service. Reviewed on: 21st December 2017

Can Recommend

This is an option I guided my young-adult daughter towards and so far, so good. Reviewed on: 19th December 2017

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