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Santander Personal Loans Overview

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Getting a Santander personal loan? Say no more—you can find everything you need to know and use here.

We understand that getting loans can be confusing without the right information. That’s why we wrote a guide and built a Santander personal loan calculator. Use them to determine your estimated monthly repayments.

Terms from 1 to 10 years. Representative example: 5 year £10,000 loan with comparison rates from 2.8% to 49.9% APR would cost between £10,728 and £27,321, including fees. The interest can vary between £728 and £17,321.

About Santander: An overview

Santander is one of the biggest retail and commercial banks in the UK. They offer personal, private, select, corporate, and business banking services.

If you have an urgent borrowing need for a one-time purchase, you may choose from their personal banking products. They can provide car loans, home improvement loans, debt consolidation loans, special occasion loans, and personal loans.

Are you an existing Santander customer with a mortgage? You may borrow an additional loan of more than £5,000, which will be secured against your house.

Santander personal loans

You can use Santander personal loans for:

  • Buying a vehicle
  • Doing home renovations
  • Spending on special occasions
  • Repaying consolidated debts

Santander personal loan features

  • Free unlimited early repayments
  • Repayments can last from 1 to 5 years
  • Fixed repayment amount until the end of the loan
  • Maximum Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 24.9% on any loan amount
  • Loan range differs for new customers (£1,000 to £20,000) and existing customers (£25,000)

How to apply for a Santander personal loan?

You’re eligible if you:

  • Are 21 years old or over
  • Are a permanent resident in the UK
  • Earn an income of £7,500+ every year
  • Can send repayments by Direct Debit
  • Haven’t been declared bankrupt, had a County Court Judgment (CCJ) or an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) in the past 6 years

Application requirements

  • Email address
  • Monthly income and monthly outgoings
  • Employer’s details — address, postcode, and phone number
  • Address history — your addresses for the last 3 years (including postcodes)
  • Bank or building society account details — sort code & account number for the Direct Debit

 

Santander personal loan calculator

Loan Amount

£20,000

Term

3 months

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Santander personal loans for £15,001-£20,000

EST Monthly Repayment
EST Monthly Repayment
3.50%
APR
EST Monthly Repayment
12 months
to 60 months
EST Monthly Repayment
£15,001
to £20,000
You are eligible if you’re 21 or over and live in the UK permanently, you have a regular yearly income of £6,000+, you are able to make your repayments by Direct Debit, and you haven’t been declared bankrupt, had a CCJ or an IVA within the last 6 years. All credit is subject to status and credit checks.

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Minimum and maximum loan periods vary between 1 month and 10 years. APR varies between 2.80% and 71.30% p.a. Total interest repayments vary between £435 and £1,019 over the life of the loan. *APR is based on an unsecured loan of R£15,000 for a term of 3 years. WARNING: This APR is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different APR. These rates can change without further notice. All rates quoted are per annum.

Santander FAQs

How long does it take for a Santander to approve a loan?

It takes 2 days to know if your application has been accepted or declined. Santander will send you an email.

How can you increase your chances to get a Santander loan?

You might get a higher chance of being approved if you attach an asset to your loan.

Is the repayment amount fixed?

Yes, you will pay a fixed amount, which is based on the credit agreement.

Can I apply for a Santander personal loan online?

Yes, it takes only a few minutes to apply online.

What are the loan terms of Santader?

You can pay Santander personal loans for up to 5 years.

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