Apply for a Basic Current Account

You might need to provide proof of ID, such as photo ID or proof of your address.

Is this the right account for you?

Key Facts Document and Terms & Conditions

We’ll email you copies, but you should read and consider these documents before you apply (you can also print or save them). If you have any questions or need further information, please contact us. To see these documents, you may need to download Adobe Reader

We’ll carry out a credit check when you apply.

Basic Current Account Key Facts Document (PDF - 337 KB) including FSCS Information Sheet and Exclusions List.
Fee Information Document (PDF - 139 KB) details the main fees and charges on this account.
General Terms & Conditions (PDF - 900 KB) including Terms of Business and Data Protection Statement.

I accept the Key Facts Document and Terms & Conditions

I have received the Fee Information Document

Paper-free

We’ll send your statements and other important information to your e-Documents section in Online Banking.
You can ask to receive your statements and important information by post using Online Banking, in one of our branches or by phone.
If you want more information on paper-free, or you don’t want to receive your documents this way then contact us.

I understand statements and other important information will be sent electronically

UK resident

I confirm that all applicants are tax resident in the UK and agree to advise Santander within 30 days of any change to these circumstances.

If you’re applying on behalf of other applicants, you must have permission to act on their behalf, for example as Power of Attorney or Deputy. If this is the case, please make sure you use their details during the application. If you’d like to be registered to act on the accounts, complete our Power of Attorney registration form online or call 0800 414 8414 if you’re already registered. During the application, you’ll be asked if you want to hear about products, services and offers that might be of interest. Please note, the preferences you select will apply to all applicants and will override any previous preferences given. If you, or any joint account holder, would like to change those preferences, please contact us at any time.

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Alternatively, apply at your local branch.