Full product details for the Santander Basic Current Account, including account details, application criteria, facilities, rates, overdraft, fee & charges, incentives, student & graduate incentives and business accounts.
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Transactions cannot be made at the branch counter. This account is not designed for using the counter service at Abbey branches.
Telephone Banking
yes
Telephone banking is available.
Application Criteria
Permanent UK Resident
yes
This product is only available to individuals who are permanent UK residents.
Minimum Monthly Credit
£0
There is no minimum monthly credit required.
Minimum Age
any age
There is no minimum age required for this account.
Maximum Age
Unlimited
There is no maximum age.
Minimum Income
£0
There is no minimum annual income required for this account.
Minimum Investment
£0
There is no minimum investment required.
Maximum Investment
Unlimited
There is no maximum investment on this account.
Student Bank Account
no
This is not a student bank account.
Graduate Bank Account
no
This is not a graduate bank account.
Area Restrictions
none
There are no area restrictions.
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