Recognise Bank Reviews 

864
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Evaluating 278 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently found the account opening process to be exceptionally easy and quick, often completed online in minutes. Many people praised the user-friendly website and the straightforward process for making deposits, with funds often confirmed instantly via email and text. Customer service also received high marks, with staff described as helpful, knowledgeable, and providing excellent support for queries. However, some customers encountered difficulties with the authentication and verification processes, particularly regarding nominated bank accounts. These issues sometimes led to delays in account activation or making deposits, with some mentioning unclear instructions for online banking registration.

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User experience

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Website

Consumers find the website to be positive, highlighting its user-friendly design and ease of navigation. Many... See more

Service

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Customer service

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Payment

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've recently opened up several savings accounts online recently for both my wife and myself. Without any doubt the account with Recognise Bank was the easiest and most convenient to open. The websi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was so easy and quick to apply and open account. Safe and secure with checking account to make sure money reaches correct account. No fuss or having to send detailed documentation. Account opened... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I opened a 1 year savings bond with a top rate and it took less than two minutes to complete the online application form. I paid money into the account and was immediately notified by email that the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our Fixed Rate Saver had an excellent rate of interest. Just as important, on maturity we opted to split teh money 3 ways - one back to our designated account, the other two to two new Recognise accou... See more

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Company details

  1. Bank
  2. Financial Institution
  3. Savings Bank

Written by the company

Recognise Bank was founded in 2017 by experienced business owners who recognised the disconnect between traditional business banking and the needs of modern SMEs. We were frustrated with the lack of understanding, certainty and flexibility offered within the industry. In short, we believed that we could build a better bank. And so, we did. We received our banking licence in 2021 and quickly grew our community of loyal business and personal customers, with the help of our dedicated, diverse, and expert team. Recognising our customers is at the heart of what we do. Today, our hard work and customer centricity is demonstrated by our excellent rating on Trustpilot. We offer a range award-winning, secure FSCS protected savings accounts with competitive interest rates for individuals and businesses alike. Recognise Bank is authorised by the Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA) and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA). Our eligible saving products are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £85,000 for individuals and businesses and £170,000 for joint accounts. We also offer a range of specialist lending products, and we aim to be as flexible as possible with all of our offerings and services, no matter what your business needs. It’s why our customers, brokers and partners love working with us.


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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

864 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ease of setting up new account

Ease of setting up new account with great communication and best interest rate on market offering monthly interest payments - am very pleased with product and look forward to continued high quality service

June 23, 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi Anthony, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you found opening your account straightforward, appreciated our communication throughout the process, and are pleased with your savings account and monthly interest payments.
We look forward to continuing to provide you with a high standard of service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to open a account and a great…

Easy to open a account and a great interest rate

June 30, 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi John, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you found opening your account easy and that you were happy with the interest rate offered. We appreciate you sharing your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Security levels are very good.

Security levels are very good without hindering the overall experience of using the app and setting up an account.
Look forward to using the bank in the future.

June 26, 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi Paul, thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that you found our account secure and you had a good experience. We really appreciate your feedback.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

‏You need to have a mobile app

‏You need to have a mobile app

June 26, 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We appreciate your comment and are always keen to understand what matters most to our customers. Feedback like yours helps us continue to improve our services.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to open account

Very easy to open account, notifications of deposits arrived very quickly

June 12, 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi Pete, thank you for your review. We're glad to hear that you found our account easy to open and our notifications were very prompt. We really appreciate your feedback.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

so far so good but early days

gave four stars as it was pretty straight forward to set up.
not been with them for a month yet so cannot comment on the bank and savings account to early yet

June 26, 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi Paul, thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that you found our account opening process straightforward. We really appreciate your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to open and a great rate of 4.85%…

Easy to open and a great rate of 4.85% for 1 year. Really pleased and wouldn't hesitate to save with them again.

June 26, 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi Mike, thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that you found our account easy to open.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use website

Easy to use website, great interest rates

June 26, 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi Paul, thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that you found our website easy to use.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good communication every step of…

Very good communication every step of the way.

June 26, 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi, thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that you experienced very good communication throughout the account opening process.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service

June 15, 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi, thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that you found our service excellent.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and easy sign up.

Quick, simple and easy to sign up. Notified every time a deposit is made (within minutes).

June 4, 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi John, thank you for your review. We're glad to hear that you found our account easy to open.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Activating the account was a…nightmare.

Activating the account was a nightmare.The system would not accept anything that was fed into it!However the member of staff managed to sort it out for us,otherwise I would have asked for a full refund.Spending half a day on the task was ridiculous.

June 12, 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi Mr Collins, thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that you experienced such difficulties when attempting to activate your account and are happy to hear we were able to resolve the problem. We really appreciate your feedback as it helps us make our products and service better. If there’s anything further we can do to assist, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of our team, who will be happy to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to open

Easy to open. Great rates

June 3, 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi Sarah, thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that you found our account easy to open.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Savings Account

I found it difficult to understand in the App that I had to open a current account (which I didn't want) and chose a Debit Card (I didn't want one) before I could open a savings account.
To fund the savings account you pay into the current account and then move the money into the savings account. You can't pay directly into the savings account.

June 4, 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi, thank you for your review. To use a Recognise Savings account, customers need to link and authenticate a nominated UK bank account so the account can be fully operated. If you’re still experiencing any issues, please contact us on 0345 872 7888. Our phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, and our team will be happy to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The process of opening account was …

The process of opening account was very easy and very quick. The interest rate was one of the tops in the market. Account protected by FSCS.

June 4, 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi, thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that you found our account opening process easy and quick.

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