2 Factor authentication to access Santander online

Something that has changed for me recently is when I log on to my Santander online account (most of the time I do use the app but occasionally convenient to use pc/laptop) is asking me for a OTP, with no option I can see to make a trusted browser.  Is this the same for others?
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  • Neil_Jones
    Neil_Jones Posts: 9,515 Forumite
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    Been with Santander for years, never seen "trusted browser" as an offering in any incarnation of the online banking portal.
  • Robin9
    Robin9 Posts: 12,657 Forumite
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    Also with Santander with years but never used the App.  Just enter my 5 digit Security Number as usual.
    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
  • EssexExile
    EssexExile Posts: 6,402 Forumite
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    No, just put in my number & I'm in.
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  • 35har1old
    35har1old Posts: 1,736 Forumite
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    edited 7 June 2024 at 8:28PM
    RedImp_2 said:
    Something that has changed for me recently is when I log on to my Santander online account (most of the time I do use the app but occasionally convenient to use pc/laptop) is asking me for a OTP, with no option I can see to make a trusted browser.  Is this the same for others?
    Has the laptop had a update from Microsoft that could be the reason
    I have had occasionally had to receive a OTP
    I actually wouldn't mind receiving a OTP every time just  a added bit of security.
    For me Santander has reduced security for convenience 
  • Ayr_Rage
    Ayr_Rage Posts: 2,319 Forumite
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    edited 7 June 2024 at 11:25PM
    With my first browser log in from a new IP address/country there was a request for the OTP.

    Subsequently I have just needed my customer number and PIN.
  • RedImp_2
    RedImp_2 Posts: 498 Forumite
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    35har1old said:
    RedImp_2 said:
    Something that has changed for me recently is when I log on to my Santander online account (most of the time I do use the app but occasionally convenient to use pc/laptop) is asking me for a OTP, with no option I can see to make a trusted browser.  Is this the same for others?
    Has the laptop had a update from Microsoft that could be the reason
    I have had occasionally had to receive a OTP
    I actually wouldn't mind receiving a OTP every time just  a added bit of security.
    For me Santander has reduced security for convenience 
    I don’t recall an update, but it’s probably 4 or 5 times in a row I’ve been asked for an OTP after inputting PIN number, after never being asked before.
  • GeoffTF
    GeoffTF Posts: 1,816 Forumite
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    That problem started to occur for me using Firefox on Linux. I disabled the pop-up blocker for the Santander website. That fixed the problem, and Sandi stopped hiding too.
  • dc_scotland
    dc_scotland Posts: 341 Forumite
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    RedImp_2 said:
    Something that has changed for me recently is when I log on to my Santander online account (most of the time I do use the app but occasionally convenient to use pc/laptop) is asking me for a OTP, with no option I can see to make a trusted browser.  Is this the same for others?
    For the last several months, I have needed an OTP every time I use online banking.  I just assumed it was the norm.
  • AlwaysLearnin
    AlwaysLearnin Posts: 898 Forumite
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    Similar thing happened here.  Normally needed just the PIN (after an initial OTP) but recently wanted an OTP every time I logged on.  I put it down to having cleared cookies around the time it started.  After about a month, it seemingly decided I was okay again and reverted back to just PIN.
  • pdel61
    pdel61 Posts: 985 Forumite
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    The last couple of months I've been asked for a OTP every time I login to my Santander accounts on my PC
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