Santander Reviews 

10,722
TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Considering 2,297 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers consistently highlight the professionalism and helpfulness of the staff members. People appreciate the caring approach and excellent service provided by individuals in branches, often making complex tasks seem easy. However, some customers also noted significant dissatisfaction with response times, frequently experiencing long waits for phone calls and chat support. People often struggle to reach human agents, finding chatbots unhelpful and reporting issues with general customer service and assistance. Additionally, some consumers faced problems with payments, including issues with funds, blocked accounts, or difficulties with transfers.

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Staff

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of staff, frequently praising their helpfulness, professionalism, and... See more

Customer service

Customers consistently note ambiguous experiences with customer service, with many praising individual agents... See more

Service

People report ambiguous experiences with service, with many customers praising the helpfulness and efficiency... See more

Payment

Consumers find payment to be a source of frustration, with many reporting issues such as hidden charges,... See more

Response time

Users describe negative interactions with response times, frequently reporting long waiting periods for phone... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went to Cricklewood branch and saw a lovely manager Monika who helped me with transactions and offered me to save more money by opening new saving acct. It makes such a big difference when you get... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was very pleased with the meeting this morning with Santander adviser Nicola Wilkie. She was friendly and helpful. She carried out main tasks I wished to do - setting up new account, transferri... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I see Satish whenever my ISAs are going to mature. We also discuss my other accounts with Santander. He is always very polite, professional and helpful. We normally run through the various accounts... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went into the branch in Nuneaton to merge 2 123 accounts. Online app great but just needed bit more or a reassurance and rob helped to finalise closure. Still nice to talk to someone face to face o... See more

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Company details

  1. Bank
  2. Investment Service
  3. Mortgage Lender

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Our purpose at Santander UK is to help people and businesses prosper. We are a leading financial services provider, offering a wide range of personal and commercial financial products and services, with around 15 million customers across our Retail and Corporate Businesses. We have set ourselves an ambitious target - to become one of the best banks in the UK to work for. We’re transforming our business, creating a Simple, Personal and Fair culture in a dynamic and creative environment. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people. We aim to reflect and celebrate diversity in our workplace in order to create an inclusive culture that adds real value to our business.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mary was very punctual

Mary was very punctual, friendly and professional. And I left with everything I needed product wise.

4 August 2026
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Reply from Santander

It's wonderful to hear that you had such a positive experience! We're delighted that you found our service punctual, friendly, and professional, and that you left with everything you needed. Tony

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Company failure

The company has failed to notify that they will close the account no reason given I have been with them for 5 years plus
Will say to everyone do not join them for banking

4 August 2026
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Reply from Santander

Hello Haza,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating this situation must be.

Where possible, we make every effort to notify customers in advance when a decision has been made to close an account. We use the contact details we hold on file to provide this information, so it’s important that customer records remain up to date to help ensure these communications are received.

We appreciate your feedback and are sorry for the disappointment caused.

Tony

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Successful branch meeting

Amber at the Galashiels branch was very efficient, courteous and professional when we visited . Much easier for my wife and I having our business done at a branch than trying to do things online.

3 August 2026
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Reply from Santander

We're so pleased Amber made things straightforward for you both. Keeping your banking current should be easy, and it's great she could help face-to-face when it mattered most.
John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was greeted on entry and directed to…

I was greeted on entry and directed to a financial advisor.
The advisor was Lorraine at the Queen Street, Cardiff Branch.
I was advised that it would be advantageous to open an improved credit card with payback facility, previous credit card did not facilitate, and to open a monthly savings account that provided an excellent % savings.
Lorraine was friendly and very informative. I would recommend Santander to potential new customers.

31 July 2026
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Reply from Santander

We're delighted Lorraine took the time to find options that suited you and helped keep your banking current.
John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mandy Myers

Mandy Myers
Was very professional and made us feel very comfortable talking about our finances.I would highly recommend Mandy to anyone. Gave us the best advice going forward 💯 the best

4 August 2026
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Reply from Santander

Hi Carol. Helping clients understand their options and feel confident about their financial future is always our goal. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we're pleased that the advice provided by Mandy has helped you move forward with confidence.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience throughout

Great experience throughout the mortgage application both online and with the mortgage advisor.

4 August 2026
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Reply from Santander

Hi Nicola, great feedback for our mortgage team! We're glad to hear you had such a seamless experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would like to say thank you to Lisa…

Would like to say thank you to Lisa Santander Bexleyheath very professional and caring. We were very impressed 😊❤️

1 August 2026
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Reply from Santander

Hey there! Wonderful feedback for Lisa, thanks so much for sharing. Have a lovely day :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tammi made me feel very comfortable and…

Tammi made me feel very comfortable and at ease, everything was very well explained to me in simple language which I could understand, she showed me my online banking app. An how to transfer money from one account to, even wrote it down for me for reference later, a brilliant girl updated my accounts so now getting payed more interest. So thank you so much for that.

3 August 2026
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Reply from Santander

Hey Liam! Amazing feedback for Tammi. It's great to know that she was able to explain everything clearly, help you get set up with your Online Banking app, and show you how to transfer money between accounts. We're especially pleased that she took the time to write the instructions down for you and review your accounts to ensure you were receiving a better rate of interest.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brian was a very friendly helpful young…

Brian was a very friendly helpful young man. Nothing was too much bother for him. Brian was very knowledgeable about all Santanders products. Would highly recommend.

31 July 2026
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Reply from Santander

Hey there! Thanks for sharing such great feedback. It's wonderful to know that he took the time to support you and that nothing was too much trouble. We are especially pleased that his knowledge of Santander's products helped make your experience a positive one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Talking to a person

The fact that i am not good at interpreting digital apps in banking etc.so was great to talk to a human.leighton from llanelli branch was very helpful

3 August 2026
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Reply from Santander

Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that Leighton at our Llanelli branch was able to provide the support you needed. We understand that digital banking isn't everyone's preferred way of managing their finances, so it's great to know that speaking with someone in person made a difference. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I visited the Carlisle branch to…

I visited the Carlisle branch to arrange 5 large Will payments to different accounts. I was looked after by Cassie who was pleasant and very efficient. She made a difficult task seem very easy and effortless. Thank you Cassie 😊

3 August 2026
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Reply from Santander

Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that Cassie provided such pleasant and efficient service during your visit to our Carlisle branch. Managing multiple Will payments can be a complex task, so it's fantastic to know that Cassie made the process feel easy and effortless.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nicola had a very friendly manner and…

Nicola had a very friendly manner and was very helpful in opening our Limited Access Saver. She also answered all our questions.

3 August 2026
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Reply from Santander

Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that Nicola's friendly and helpful approach made opening your Limited Access Saver a positive experience. It's great to know she was able to answer all your questions and provide the support you needed. Thank you for choosing us! 😊
Tony

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hello,

Hello,

The Initials First Time Buyer journey was simple, fast, and intuitive from start to finish. The application was easy to navigate, with clear instructions at every step, making the whole process straightforward and stress-free.

The online experience was smooth, and I was able to complete my application quickly without any confusion. Overall, a great digital journey that makes applying for a mortgage much easier.

Highly recommended.
Best Regards,
Luis Pedro

28 July 2026
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Reply from Santander

We're delighted the First Time Buyer journey felt simple and stress-free, and that everything was clear and easy to follow from start to finish.
John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Meeting with Santander adviser

I was very pleased with the meeting this morning with Santander adviser Nicola Wilkie.
She was friendly and helpful.
She carried out main tasks I wished to do - setting up new account, transferring money from previous account etc.
She also outlined numerous new products that could be of interest to me.
She backed this work up by providing paper confirmation and also showing me the changes on screen.
She was very thorough and professional.

3 August 2026
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Reply from Santander

It's wonderful to hear Nicola made such a positive impression. We're delighted she helped get everything set up smoothly and took the time to explain your options. Keeping your banking current helps ensure you continue to receive the support and services that best suit your needs.
John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leighton Llanelli branch was very…

Leighton Llanelli branch was very helpful at setting up our bank account I would recommend him. Thank you very much.

3 August 2026
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Reply from Santander

We're so pleased Leighton was able to help get your account set up smoothly.
John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant customer service from Aaron.Had to pop into Santander Hammersmith…

Had to pop into Santander Hammersmith today to get some back dated statements for benefit purposes. Whilst in the queue a member of staff passed me and smiled. I asked if I could ask him a question and he replied 'sure' and took me into a small office.
His name was Aaron. and he listened to my concerns. He was so friendly, helpful, down to earth and sorted out my problem/ concern immediately.
I was dreading going into the branch, with lots of peole and having to discuss with the cashiers of what I needed and for why, but once he was helping me my anxiety immediately disappeared.
Im not sure what his role is within the bank, but his customer service skill were impeccable! ( good old fashioned morales)
He made me feel like a very valued customer and I left the bank feeling so happy, listened to and dealt with effectively with no fuss.
Aaron is truly a credit to the Hammersmith branch of Santander.

3 August 2026
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Reply from Santander

We're so pleased Aaron was able to put you at ease and give you the support you needed. It’s wonderful to hear he turned a situation you were dreading into such a positive experience.
John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jackie at the front desk was a delight…

Jackie at the front desk was a delight she made what I thought was gonna be complicated into something with ease she is professional and knows her stuff altogether a great asset to Santander

3 August 2026
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Reply from Santander

We're so pleased Jackie made everything feel straightforward and supported you every step of the way.
John

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Decline of service

In branch services have become a joke they close at 3pm and are usually under staffed with lots of wait times if you walk in the staff there seem to be friendly but the over all service brings it down

3 August 2026
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Reply from Santander

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Rashani.

We're sorry to hear that your experience hasn't fully met your expectations. We know that queues and waiting times can be frustrating, especially when you need to get something done quickly.

Our branch opening hours have changed over time to reflect changing customer behaviour and the different ways people now choose to bank with us. For everyday transactions such as cash withdrawals and cash deposits, these can also be carried out at Post Office locations.

That said, we know our branches remain an important part of how we serve customers, which is why we've committed to keeping all Santander UK branches open until at least 2027.

We appreciate your feedback and are pleased to hear you've found our colleagues to be friendly.

Tony

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