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Santander sees spike in scams exploiting NHS SMS messages
uncertainty as the ‘new normal’ beds in. Be on high alert if an SMS or email includes a link to a website, however genuine the website may look and never feel pressured to move your money. No bank or legitimate organisation will ... transfer your money to a safe account – ever.” How the scam works: 1. Fraudster sends an SMS (smishing message) stating that the recipient has been in close proximity to someone who has tested positive for Covid and includes a link
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/santander-sees-spike-in-scams-exploiting-nhs-smsSantander updates savings and mortgage products following change to base rate
base rate, including on savings accounts paying 0.70% to 0.85% from 2 June 2023 such as its Everyday Saver, Instant Saver, ISA Saver and Easy ISA accounts. In addition, the changes listed below, for new and existing customers, take effect from 2 June ... listed below, for existing customers, will take effect from 2 June 2023: Flexible Saver for Kids Account from 1.90% to 2.05% First Home Saver Account from 2.30% to 2.45% Help to Buy ISA from 2.30% to 2.45% Any future changes made
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/santander-updates-savings-and-mortgage-products-3Santander UK increases in-credit interest rate on 123 current accounts
Current Account to 0.50% AER/gross (variable1) on balances up to £20,000.The new rate of interest will automatically apply to customer accounts from 28 March 2022 and customers will be able to receive up to £100 in interest on their account each year2 ... addition to any cashback they earn on selected household bills paid by direct debit3.Santander UK remains the only bank in the UK to offer customers both cashback on household bills and interest on in-credit balances through a current account.There are no other changes
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/santander-uk-increases-in-credit-interest-rate-on-123Santander becomes first UK bank to launch voice banking technology
Santander becomes first UK bank to launch voice banking technology 22 March 2016 Evidencing its commitment to creating a seamless customer experience, Santander is pleased to be the first UK bank to launch voice banking. iOS users of the SmartBank app can ask simple questions ... huge potential to become an integral part of the future banking experience.” Voice assistant complements our approach to intelligent technology developed and supported by the bank. Other examples include sign language banking and our Spendlytics app. The technology is provided by Nuance Communications
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/santander-becomes-first-uk-bank-to-launch-voice-bankingSantander officially opens its first Midlands-based Private Banking, Select and Business customer lounge in Birmingham
bank’s new and existing Private Banking, Select and Business customers, with access to all its wealth solutions in one convenient place. It is the second of Santander’s Private Banking lounges to open in the UK and underlines the bank ... Protection Advisor.Santander’s Private Banking, Select and Business banking services are designed to meet the needs of the bank’s higher net worth customers and business owners. Customers can qualify for Santander’s Private Banking Services if they have over
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/santander-officially-opens-its-first-midlands-based-private-banking-select-and-business-customerBanco Santander, S.A. - Chairman's Speech
profits. Another five core markets are in developed countries: the U.K., Spain, Portugal, Germany and the U.S. They account for 52% of our profits. To have critical mass in each of these 10 core markets allows Banco Santander to: be efficient and competitive ... will maintain its strategy and business model, as we believe they fit very well with the new regulation and already incorporate the key pillars for a competitive global bank in the future. Let me summarize the main drivers of value creation in coming 3 years
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/investor-relations/stock-exchange-announcements/banco-santander-sa-chairmans-speechThe Santander Quarterly Scamtracker reveals more than £15.5m stolen by fraudsters in Q4 2025
risk from these types of scams, accounting for more than £7 million - nearly £9 in every £10 stolen in an investment scam between October and December. Across the year investment scams have accounted for more than £30 million stolen - almost half ... Head of Fraud Risk Management at Santander UK said: “£66.5 million is a shocking amount to see disappear from accounts and fall into the hands of the criminals who carry out these scams. Throughout the year we have focused on empowering our customers
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/the-santander-quarterly-scamtracker-reveals-more-than-3Santander launches the World Elite mastercard®
current account with us and either: pay your main income of at least £5,000 per month into a Santander current account (excluding transfers from other Santander accounts), or maintain £75,000 in any Santander investment(s), savings or current account ... months from the date of account opening, with no balance transfer fee to payAt the end of the 0% period a 3% balance transfer fee will apply to any new balances transferred. Interest will be charged on new purchases and any outstanding balance transfer
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/santander-launches-the-world-elite-mastercardrSantander launches pioneering competition for first crowdfunding-led cycle scheme
competition is the next phase in our commitment to supporting local communities across the country by exploring a completely new model for cycle hire. We hope this will pave the way for more communities to be able to benefit in the future whilst inspiring students ... improvements made to the popular scheme last year were the introduction of Blaze Laserlights to all 11,500 bikes, a new Santander Cycles Business Accounts scheme, and more bikes and docking stations, including at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. About Santander Santander Universities UK Santander
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/santander-launches-pioneering-competition-for-firstSantander makes changes to savings and mortgage products following change to base rate
Santander UK has today announced changes to its savings and mortgage products, following the Monetary Policy Committee decision to increase the Bank of England base rate by 0.50% to 2.25%. Santander UK will make the following changes: Mortgages: The Santander ... Bank of England base rate will increase by 0.50%, effective from 3 October. The products linked to the base rate are the Rate for Life and Good for Life savings accounts. Santander is also increasing rates on a range of accounts that aren
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/santander-makes-changes-to-savings-and-mortgage