Natwest are good as are the Co-op and Yorkshire Bank for basic accounts.
Good luck with the banks and enjoy your sparkling water! I have a glass of cider at the side of me at the moment!
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Another thing that may be worth saying - is there are now credit unions out there who offer accounts with Debit card etc. Whats on offer will depend on where you live etc./and the credit union themselves
May save having to do down the "think banking" route @12.50 p/month
I certainly wouldn't pay for a bank account unless I had to.
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I know what you mean, there is a credit union in my local area...Do Lloyd TSB do a basic account? Just trying to think of banks that have branches near me
Susie
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Lloyds do a basic account, but the Co-op are always good and you don't need a branch close by as you can pay in through the Post Office.
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I'll store that in the memory bank to try and help other posters with it. Do you think they would also offer people a chance to rebuild their credit rating through small loans without the awful APRs we generally get?
Paid for accounts are ok if you can't get a free one, but there are other ones other than Think Banking.
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The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.
Bob Marley. http://kallis3.blogs.iva.co.uk
Try the Secure Trust bank account. You get a pre-paid card and full electronic banking, with loyalty points to earn from a variety of shops and internet sale outlets. If you have to pay for banking - and no-one should - you may as well get your money's worth.
Ask away if you need any advice Susie - someone will be around.
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The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.
Bob Marley. http://kallis3.blogs.iva.co.uk
Mel - i was on another thread mentioning Credit union bank account - there are very local and depending on the union, but they seem to offer a debit card/etc with minium cost.
