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Quesiton about Santander (Current Accounts)

Hi guys/girls!

Wondering can you help me!

I'm trying to help a friend on banks etc, and he wants a Santander account, but looking at the website myself i am also confused, which is the 'Current Account' ? No Fee Full Visa and Contactless


Is it (Everyday Current Account) ???

Cheers
Lith
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  • xylophone
    xylophone Posts: 45,746 Forumite
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    Why does he want a bog standard current account with Santander in particular?
  • Lith
    Lith Posts: 897 Forumite
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    xylophone wrote: »
    Why does he want a bog standard current account with Santander in particular?

    Beats me, his choice, (i told him to go with first direct or HSBC)

    but he wants a santander account... lol
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  • System
    System Posts: 178,374 Community Admin
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    I have the everyday account with them , its ok and has a contactless card.
    I was originally with Alliance and leicester then they changed to Santander at some point i will change as their fees can be steep.
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  • Kim_13
    Kim_13 Posts: 3,693 Forumite
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    That's the fee free account yes.

    Santander 123 Lite is probably the best they offer, at £1 per month for cashback on bills. They should plug their numbers in on the website to see if it would be worth their while.

    3% Regular Saver but as you say, they can get a 4% or 6% one taking more money via HSBC or First Direct.
  • Lith
    Lith Posts: 897 Forumite
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    Cheers guys
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    Lloyds (Spending) A/C
    RBS Back up A/C
    Barclays Old A/C
    Nationwide Old A/C
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