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Abbey Current Accounts

Compare Abbey Current Account Deals

There are a number of Abbey current accounts available, so you can choose the one that best suits your individual needs.

From January 2010 Abbey current accounts have been re-branded as Santander current accounts.

Santander current accounts offer:

  • Up to £300 when you switch to Santander
  • 5% interest on your balance when it's in credit
  • 0% on overdrafts for the first 4 months

See the table below to compare Santander current accounts with other leading providers:

 AccountInterest (AER)Overdraft RateFunding Required*Fee pmFeaturesApply
5.00%**0.0%£0.00NilUp to £300 Cashback when you switch your current accountMore Info >

*Some current accounts require customers to pay in a minimum amount each month.

**See Terms and Conditions

Santander also offers a number of alternative current accounts that you may be interested to know more about. These are:

  • Reward current account which includes deals on travel insurance, breakdown cover, identity protection and commission free travel money and more.
  • Premium current account which includes deals on travel insurance, health care, breakdown cover, legal assistance and more.


Santander, formerly known as Abbey national’s current accounts also extends to other types including zero current account and everyday current account. If you wish to find out more about these, then you can visit their website or go directly to one of their branches.


Many people are happy to stick with their present current account provider, although switching to a different bank could save you money and offer you a better service.


Santander is one of many banks that offer current accounts. We suggest that you compare current accounts from a variety of banks and building societies to get a clear idea of the type of account that would be most appropriate for you.

Latest Current Account Deals
 AccountInterest (AER)Overdraft RateFunding Required*Fee pmFeaturesApply
5.00%**0.0%£0.00NilUp to £300 Cashback when you switch your current accountMore Info >

Representative Example: If you use an overdraft limit of £1,200 a 0% EAR (variable) charge will apply for first 12 months, 50p per day capped at 10 days each monthly statement period applies thereafter.

0.00%Daily fees on agreed overdrafts£0.00Nil£5 cashback every month you deposit £1,000. More Info >
Up to 3%19.30%£0.00NilEasy switching process. Earn up to 3% AER on balances of £3,000-£5,000 with Vantage. £10 overdrafts buffer and grace period.More Info >
Representative Example: If you use an overdraft limit of £1,200 on our Classic account the interest rate we charge will be 19.3% EAR* variable. A monthly overdraft usage fee of £5 applies.
0.0%19.30%£0.00 NilTelephone and Online Banking - Simply, free and easy to useMore Info >
Representative Example: Up to £5,000, 19.3% interest p.a. (variable). Subject to status and application.
0.0%18.30%£300.00£5pmBenefits include mobile phone insurance, cardholder protection and much more for £6.50 per month.More Info >
Representative Example: Up to £300, 0% interest p.a. (variable). £301-£5,000, 18.3% interest p.a. (variable). Subject to status and application.
0.0%18.30%£300.00£15Benefits include Travel Insurance, mobile phone insurance, breakdown cover and much more for £15 per month.More Info >
Representative Example: Up to £300, 0% interest p.a. (variable). £301-£5,000, 18.3% interest p.a. (variable). Subject to status and application.
0.0%17.90 %£500.00£12.95Could provide you with up to £500 of benefits & services a year. £6pm for first 3 months. ID theft and personal safety assistance. Text Banking. HSBC Advance Specialist 24/7 on hand.More Info >
Representative example: If you use an overdraft limit of £1,200 the interest rate charged will be 17.9% EAR (variable).
0.0%19.90 %£500NilOverdraft, award-winning online banking, access to 4% savings accountMore Info >
Representative example: If you use an overdraft limit of £1,200 the interest rate charged will be 19.9% EAR (variable).
0%19.89%£0.00NilA flexible current account for day-to-day banking. Overdraft (subject to eligibility) - extra breathing space for your finances. Over 18s only. More Info >
Representative example: If you use an overdraft limit of £1,200 the interest rate charged will be 19.89% EAR (variable).
0.0%19.49%£100.00 £12.95For the third year running, the independent financial research company Defaqto gave Advantage Gold their 5 Star rating for product features, benefits and charges (February 2011).More Info >
Representative Example: If you use an overdraft limit of £1,200 the interest rate charged will be 19.49% EAR (variable).
£0.0019.24%£100.00£12.95Mobile phone insurance - includes iPhones; Green Flag car breakdown cover - even on your driveway; Annual world wide travel insurance - includes winter sports.More Info >
Representative Example: If you use an overdraft limit of £1,200 the interest rate charged will be 19.24% EAR (variable).
0%19.89%£0.00NilA flexible current account for day-to-day banking. Overdraft (subject to eligibility) - extra breathing space for your finances. Over 18s only. More Info >
Representative example: If you use an overdraft limit of £1,200 the interest rate charged will be 19.89% EAR (variable).
0%18.9%£700 per monthNilPreferential rates on savings and loans. Free European travel insurance, discounts on home insurance. No monthly fee. (Pay in a minimum of £750 per month to get the benefits.)More Info >
Representative Example: 18.9% EAR variable is charged on all overdrawn balances.

*Some current accounts require customers to pay in a minimum amount each month.

**See Terms and Conditions

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