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Name: Current Account
Rating: 3.85 (101 reviews)

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3.77

Based on 101 reviews, last reviewed 5th Feb 2025

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Latest highest rating:

4

The original internet bank. The original internet bank...and still goid Reviewed on: 5th February 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

Failing to provide an adequate service have been a customer for almost 25 years, and service now seems to be at the worst level in all of that time. Anything more than a nominal payment wit... Read more Reviewed on: 19th March 2024

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Smile Bank is an ethical online bank. Its Current Account doesn’t charge a monthly fee and is available for individuals and as a joint account. Every Smile Current Account comes with a £500 overdraft. Applicants must be eligible for the overdraft to open the account.

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Smile Bank Current Account reviews (101)

Review of the Smile Bank, Current Account:

35 minutes waiting on hold to Customer Services.

35 minutes waiting on hold to Customer Services. Abysmal Reviewed on: 1st March 2024

Online banking and telephone support when required

Online banking and telephone support when required The bank also pursues ethical policies Reviewed on: 16th January 2024

Payment Stopped but no notification!

A large transaction was stopped by the Fraud Team although the funds were shown as leaving my account. No notification (sms, email, or telephone) was received alerting me to this. Funds not received by recipient account so panic sets on following day. 1 hour wait on phone before being told that the payment had been stopped by Smile! Another 30 minutes to release the funds! Dreadful Reviewed on: 25th October 2023

Straightforward banking - spots unusual transactions quickly to protect your money

I am happy with Smile Bank. The mobile app and online banking does the things I need it to. It isn't as up to date as many recently launched digital banks in terms of functions and operations so it needs to keep an eye on that. It is good at spotting unusual transactions and making you aware and checking things very quickly. Would be good for messaging to be possible on the app and not just via online banking. Smile was the leader and pioneer when it began in the late 90s and needs to keep on top of things but I remain a satisfied customer. Reviewed on: 25th July 2023

Not fit for purpose.

Smile bank has some serious systemic issues when it comes to customer service. They do not listen to what is said to them, they do not read what has been written to them. There are much better alternatives out there, why put up with Smile incompetence and abuse? Reviewed on: 27th May 2023

A bank with good ethics

Happy to have an account with Smile Bank. The app and online access are easy to use. Great to know they are committed to their ethical credentials. Scored 4 out of 5 because they do need to make their mobile app much more stable and reliable. Also, you still have to take too long getting through to people on their phone line. Once you speak to someone they are friendly and efficient. I particularly like the fact they avoid bombarding you with marketing and don't keep trying to sell you new products. They just focus on dealing with your query. Reviewed on: 6th April 2023

Brilliant, ethical banking

I've used Smile for decades, it's a brilliant bank where you know your money isn't being invested in damaging the world, like other banks. The customer service team are always helpful and efficient as well! Reviewed on: 5th April 2023

Great customer service

Great customer service and they really take fraud seriously, and help with any unusual transactions which they spot really quickly. Thank you. Reviewed on: 30th March 2023

Ethical internet bank

Convenient, online current account with free overdraft, optional savings account and phone app that makes it easy to manage money.From the cooperative bank which aims to support ethical causes. Reviewed on: 30th March 2023

Long standing reliable bank

I've been a customer of smile for around 10 teen years now, and I've never been disappointed with their customer service. I mostly message them and I know I'll have an answer with an explanation. Sometimes a bit of a pain all the security steps, but all banks use them and they are for my benefit! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Friendliest Bank

Most customer friendly bank, lovely staff. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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