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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Evaluating 512 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company, repeatedly emphasizing the excellent service and competitive interest rates provided. Consumers frequently describe the staff as exceptionally polite, patient, and knowledgeable, ensuring every customer inquiry is handled with great professionalism. Furthermore, users genuinely appreciate the clear and secure digital platform, which makes opening and managing savings accounts remarkably simple and straightforward. Some people were dissatisfied with the reliance on automated chatbot systems or experienced communication delays when trying to resolve specific service matters. Reviewers occasionally noted that navigating certain online account features could sometimes feel challenging when direct human assistance was unavailable.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This afternoon I spoke with a lovely young lady called Grace. She knew the answers to all my questions and helped me achieve my end goal with kindness, efficiency and patience which must have been dif... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve used Smartbank and Chetwood several times over the years for savings and have found them super easy. Simple online process to open an account and manage, good communications and no pushy advertis... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used Chetwood bank for just under a year now for a savings account and they are fantatstic. I had to contact them last week and got through to a lovely lady called Charlotte. Charlotte has been... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A couple of weeks ago, I was getting a bit confused about my accounts and how much money was in them. I tried to log in online but did not have all the information required. Was also feeling stressed... See more

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Company details

  1. Bank
  2. Mortgage Lender
  3. Savings Bank

Written by the company

Welcome to banking that makes sense We’re Chetwood Bank. We’re a UK-based digital bank, and our no nonsense approach is designed for real people and their real lives. That means our mortgages and savings are built for today’s world. We get the basics right, so things are easy for you to understand, fast to set up and simple to manage. There are no surprises when you need to get things done, and we can help make your financial life easier. We’ve got a cost-conscious approach too with competitive rates and prices. And we work hard to meet your needs, always trying to be helpful with quick and easy online support. Chetwood Bank. No nonsense banking.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

The lady that I spoke to (Lucy) was exceptionally helpful, understood the problem immediately and although I couldn't remember the answers to the security questions (who does?) was able to get me the information that I needed without any problem. Many thanks.

20 April 2026
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Reply from Chetwood Bank

Lovely to hear from you. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy website to navigate

Easy website to navigate. Customer service dept answer queries promptly and have a good attitude . Sometimes these transactions can be overwhelming, the team there are very helpful.

12 February 2026
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Reply from Chetwood Bank

Wonderful to hear from you, Alison. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good customer experience

The call handler Karen was professional and friendly. She helped me apply for an account, which turned out to be straight forward. I’ve banked with Chetwood Bank before. The interest rates are good and the website is straightforward.

24 March 2026
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Fantastic review. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great British bank

A great British bank, setting up accounts is a simple process, with good interest rates on savings accounts

20 April 2026
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Reply from Chetwood Bank

Thanks for the 5-star review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fixed rate savings account

It was very easy to open my fixed rate Savings account. The interest rate was very good and I was informed of maturity options very clearly and in good time.

18 February 2026
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Reply from Chetwood Bank

Lovely feedback, Veena. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to set use…

Easy to set up as long as you are Internet savvy.
Communication good .
Interest rate good on fixed saver

18 March 2026
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Thank you for sharing your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chetwood Bank is my go to.

I found it easy to change from fixed savings account to easy access account. I decided I wanted to have easy access so if I needed money straight away I was able to.

20 April 2026
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Reply from Chetwood Bank

Brilliant review! Thank you.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Always near the top of the Best Buy list

Recommended via a number of specialist investment sites, including Martin Lewis. Always near the top of the Best Buy list with respect to interest. The reason for not giving five star was the very rigid, no ‘Cooling Off’ period when the investment is made but so far after investing for over three years I have not had any worries in this respect.

20 April 2026
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Reply from Chetwood Bank

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We're always listening to feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fixed Saver

The best interest rate around for a fixed saver with a quick and easy process to apply online

10 April 2026
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Great to hear from you, Sue.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I would have given them 5stars as they…

I would have given them 5stars as they have been very good, buut now they are using Hargreaves Landsdown and I don't understand it so I won't be using them any more,

1 April 2026
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Thanks for your feedback.

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