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Santander: 123 Current Account reviews

Name: 123 Current Account
Rating: 4.19 (1227 reviews)

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4.15

Based on 1,227 reviews, last reviewed 17th Sep 2024

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Latest highest rating:

5

Great Bank One of the few banks that offer an account with a low minimum pay in each month, I have banked with them for over 40 years and never had a problem, th... Read more Reviewed on: 24th August 2024

Latest lowest rating:

1

Not a save bank! Lost a lot of money because of them! 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 ... Read more Reviewed on: 17th September 2024

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

Santander 123 Current Account reviews (1227)

Review of the Santander, 123 Current Account:

Nearly lost me a home

First they increased the monthly fee from £2 to £5...then they cut the interest rate from 3% to 1.5%...well ok that's market forces at work, I guess I understand...but what really got my goat? When we moved house earlier this year, I needed to transfer a lump sum for a rental deposit...Santander blocked it because it "didn't fit my regular spending pattern". Well of course not, moving house is not a regular occurrence! There was easily enough money in the account to cover it, but despite having received certified proof that I'm a grown up when I opened the account Santander seem to think they have the right to stop me spending my own money! When I asked what I could have done to prevent this, they said "nothing, as it's automated" - how comforting! I got £30 compensation, but that's nowhere near enough for the stress of nearly losing the home we wanted (&needed) and the embarrassment of the letting agents and landlord treating me like a wanted criminal. Am looking to switch in the very near future. Reviewed on: 21st November 2016

Not a save bank! Lost a lot of money because of them!

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

Average service - better out there

Average service - better out there Reviewed on: 4th September 2024

Great Bank

One of the few banks that offer an account with a low minimum pay in each month, I have banked with them for over 40 years and never had a problem, their staff are always polite and helpful too. Unlike many others they also have a lot of high street branches too. Reviewed on: 24th August 2024

Wouldn't swap!

I have had the account for a few years now. I get interest on my account (unusual for a current account) and get paid for certain direct debits. They always seem to be ahead of the game in increasing the interest rather than waiting, like a lot of other companies. Reviewed on: 23rd August 2024

I've had an account for several years now and it is...

I've had an account for several years now and it is very easy to use online and on the app and anytime I've had to contact customer service they have been great with me. I'd recommend Santander to anyone. Reviewed on: 23rd August 2024

No issues Santander

No issues at all since opening account Reviewed on: 23rd August 2024

Terrific Bank

Cash back on utilities, interest on current account, low monthly account charge and fantastic customer service at branches and by phone. It’s also the only bank I’ve found that gives all the aforementioned benefits and whereby you only have to pay in a minimum monthly amount of £500. I also love Santander Boosts. I cannot fault ANYTHING about this bank Reviewed on: 23rd August 2024

Warm and friendly caring have recommended to friends...

Warm and friendly caring have recommended to friends and family Reviewed on: 14th June 2024

Easy to use, free, mostly no fuss.

Easy to use, free, mostly no fuss. Reviewed on: 13th June 2024

I love love love online mobile banking

I love love love online mobile banking Reviewed on: 9th June 2024

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