Recognise Bank Reviews 

871
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Review summary

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Looking at 287 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had an excellent experience with this company. Customers consistently found the process of opening and managing accounts to be exceptionally easy, quick, and straightforward. Many praise the first-class service and the helpful, professional customer support staff who provide clear guidance and quick responses. People appreciate the efficient communication, with instant email and text confirmations for deposits and transactions, and note the online platform for being user-friendly and easy to navigate. However, some customers also noted difficulties with the account activation, authentication, or verification processes. These issues occasionally led to frustration or delays in completing their setup.

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User experience

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Service

Customers had positive experiences with service, often highlighting competitive interest rates and efficient... See more

Customer service

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Website

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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

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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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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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

871 reviews

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy user experience

Easy user experience

1 June 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi, thank you for sharing your feedback. We really appreciate you sharing your experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy-to-open & competitive fixed rate bond account

I recently opened a fixed-rate bond with Recognise Bank. The account creation process was easy to follow online. Competitve interest rate. So far so good...

3 June 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi James, thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear the account setup was easy to follow and that you’re happy with the competitive rate.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Polite

Polite, helpful, friendly customer service.Products competitive. As a new customer very pleased.

2 June 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi Barry, thank you for your review. We’re pleased to hear that you found our customer service polite, helpful, and friendly, and that our products are competitive. We really appreciate your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

friendly

friendly, competent trustworthy

2 May 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi Rae, thank you for your review. We're happy to hear that you found the service friendly, competent and trustworthy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Notifications and easiness of use

Easy to access and get notifications straight away

2 June 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi, thank you for your review. We're happy to hear that you found it easy to access and that the notifications keep you updated promptly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience, easy to use technology

1 June 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi Joanne, thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that you had a good experience saving with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Opening a Savings Account

The process for opening a Fixed Interest Savings Account and depositing money was quick, seamless and extremely easy. All done online using easy to follow instructions. Money transfers done in minutes rather than days, thus allowing interest to be earned virtually immediately. Very impressive.

1 June 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 quick and seamless. We really appreciate your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good clear information and very helpful…

Good clear information and very helpful staff when i make telephone contact.

1 June 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi, thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that you had a good experience with our customer service team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

straightforward and attractive rates…

straightforward and attractive rates made opening an account a no brainer.

28 May 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi Rob, thank you for your review. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed our attractive rates.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic!

So easy to navigate. Clear website. Communication brilliant. Love that at each deposit you receive notification.

Will recommend to others! Thank you and well done!

31 May 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi, thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that you found our website clear and the communication was brilliant. We really appreciate your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi Ian, thank you for your review. We're happy to hear that you found our service fast. We really appreciate your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fixed rate bonds

Was looking for fixed rate bond and found Recognise bank. Very competitive interest rate for 1 and 2 year fixes and very easy/straightforward to open and fund account with great communication throughout, including when deposits received. Would recommend

1 June 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

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

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

An Impressive Challenger Bank with a Well-Run Website.

The process of opening a new account and interfacing with a new customer was smooth and slick. The only fly in the ointment occurred at the authentication process for the nominated bank account. Not only did it take considerable time for the verification code to arrive by post, but on use, the code was flagged as invalid several time, even though I was pretty sure I typed in the correct code. But then, when I finally gave up after many unsuccessful attempts, an email appeared which said that the nominated bank account had been verified - rather confusion don't you think so?

1 June 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 smooth. Your comments around the nominated bank account authentication have been noted and will help us improve our verification process. We really appreciate your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy Sign-up and app navigation

Easy Sign-up and app navigation. Recommended

1 June 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi, thank you for your review. We're happy to hear that you found our sign up process easy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Impressive

Straight forward process with a well designed application process website. Responses were very quick and all set up painlessly in a couple of hours.

29 May 2026
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Reply from Recognise Bank

Hi, thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that you found our website easy to use and experienced responsive customer service. We really appreciate your feedback.

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