Tesco review

Updated October 14, 2026 · VaultCue Editorial Team

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Our verdict

Tesco Bank removed Instant Access Savings cards from 14 August 2026.

Key facts

Best for
Existing Tesco Bank Instant Access Savings customers moving funds to their own linked account
Legal entity
Tesco plc↗
Headquarters
United Kingdom↗
Founded
1919↗
Official website
tesco.com

Facts checked September 26, 2026, 1 source

Apps and profiles

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Pros

Pros

  • Tesco Bank removed Instant Access Savings cards from 14 August 2026.
  • Customers can move money to a linked account in their own name through the mobile app or online banking.
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Who it suits

  • Existing Tesco Bank Instant Access Savings customers moving funds to their own linked account

Access

Tesco Bank removed Instant Access Savings cards from 14 August 2026. Customers can move money to a linked account in their own name through the mobile app or online banking.

Where Tesco is available

Available
Czechia, Hungary, Ireland, Slovakia, United Kingdom

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

Which company operates Tesco?+

Tesco is operated by Tesco plc. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

Where is Tesco based?+

Tesco is based in United Kingdom. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

When was Tesco founded?+

Tesco was founded in 1919. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

Sources

  • en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesco checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Founded, Headquarters, Legal entity

    “Founded 1919; 107 years ago (1919) Hackney, London, England, UK”

Compiled from 1 source page, checked October 14, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Headline rate, Rate type, Term, Minimum deposit, Deposit protection.

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Existing Tesco Bank Instant Access Savings customers moving funds to their own linked account

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