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Santander: 123 Current Account (discontinued) reviews

4.16
Based on 1,248 reviews, last reviewed 23rd Jun 2025
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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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2

Is that a bank for the elderly ? Strong impression that the bank have little time for customers . I approached my local branch 4 times since May 2025 for certificates of interest whic... Read more Reviewed on: 23rd June 2025
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Cash back please!

5
This is the perfect joint account for your household bills. The mobile banking is seriously easy to use and you get a nice cash back every month from your direct debits for bills and even mortgage if it is with Santander. Reviewed on: 6th November 2017

Average Joe

3
I was approached to sign up to this account on one of my visits into my local branch. I just about break even and get back what I pay for my monthly fee. I think this account would be most suited to those who use their bank account to pay for all their household bills and direct debits to make it worth applying for. I've been with Santander (Previously Abbey) all my adult life and although this isn't necessarily the account for me the staff at my local branch are friendly and helpful so I would still remain, may be just look for a different product that suits me better next time. Reviewed on: 6th November 2017

Make money doing nothing

5
I get money every month for paying my mortgage and bills. It quickly mounts up and I end up with around £20 a month which is rather nice. Reviewed on: 6th November 2017

Not the best or worst

3
Good service but Santander's rates just aren't the best ones on the market anymore. Reviewed on: 6th November 2017

Great bank

5
Always helpful, never had any issues Reviewed on: 6th November 2017

Quite OK

4
It is quite OK for a current account with interest Reviewed on: 6th November 2017

cash back scheme review

2
Santander introduced this scheme but charges a fee for this. So at times you pay more for the charges than what you get back. Reviewed on: 6th November 2017

Good company

4
The 123 account was very good when the interest rate was 3% but sadly it was reduced so Im not as happy as I was. The staff though are fantastic and always polite and very helpful. Reviewed on: 6th November 2017

Impressive Account

4
This cashback account started off at 3% for funds up to Σ20k but was reduced earlier this year to 1.5%. It also gives cashback on direct debits (utilities, telecoms). There is a Σ5 monthly charge for having the account but the cashback on the direct debits far outweighs this charge. You have the option of adding notifications of special offers and some of these are really good (discounts at certain shops etc). The staff at my local branch bend over backwards to assist in any matters and always advise me of offers I'm missing out on. I have had this account for over four years now and would highly recommend it. Reviewed on: 6th November 2017

best current account to earn some extra cash

5
I switched to Santander 123, having the account recommended to me. I initially was credited with £50 per month, it's now gone down to £30 per month with the revised interest rates. To get a %age back on your everyday bills, and just for keeping a good balance with them is a no brainer. The security of the on-line banking is good, so I can check the transactions either on my laptop, phone or an app on my Ipad. Well done Santander. Reviewed on: 6th November 2017

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