| Which bank do you prefer? |
| HSBC |
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50% |
[ 3 ] |
| NatWest |
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0% |
[ 0 ] |
| Yorkshire Bank |
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16% |
[ 1 ] |
| FirstDirect |
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0% |
[ 0 ] |
| Lloyds TSB |
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0% |
[ 0 ] |
| Other – tell me if I've missed a good one! |
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33% |
[ 2 ] |
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| Total Votes : 6 |
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lisac83
Joined: 29 Nov 2006
Posts: 3
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 Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:37 pm Post subject: UK Banks – Which is the best? |
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I'm moving from NZ to Scarborough, Yorkshire and need to set up a bank account.
I have no idea what banks are good. So far, I'm looking at:
HSBC (easiest to start set-up with, but not popular in NZ so not sure of its reputation in UK)
NatWest (don't know much about this one)
Yorkshire Bank (looks like it's not very big outside of Yorkshire)
FirstDirect (needs 1,500 sterling/month deposit to avoid fees, don't know if there are ATMs/branches)
Lloyds TSB (don't know much about this one)
I'm most concerned with having good systems & customer service both online and by phone, and reasonable bank draft fees, and having ATMs widely available.
Any suggestions? |
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Chip Butty
Joined: 15 Nov 2006
Posts: 32
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I have been with the yorkshire bank for over 20 years.
I have had not one problem with these.
Maybe thats a good reason to start banking with the yorkshire bank. |
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metalchix
Joined: 21 Feb 2006
Posts: 4266
Location: Purgatory
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| Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 1:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Definately know which one I would consider the worst. Nat west. Or is that Nat Worst?? |
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rizzler
Joined: 24 Nov 2006
Posts: 186
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| Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2006 9:16 am Post subject: |
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| dont ever bank with abbey |
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lisac83
Joined: 29 Nov 2006
Posts: 3
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| Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2006 11:49 am Post subject: |
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| How about Smile bank? I just came across their website... anyone know if they're any good? |
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BrokenHill
Joined: 21 Apr 2006
Posts: 72
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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| I am a fan of Barclays. |
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saracraig
Joined: 12 Dec 2006
Posts: 1
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| Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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I can't praise First Direct enough. The £1500 per month is to put off people who only have a dormant account, if you have any of the following: savings, mortgage, credit card, as well as your current account there are (i think) no charges and the £1500 per month limit does not apply.
They are part of HSBC so you use their cashpoints and branches if you need to, and their telephone and internet banking are great too.
Really, i have found them to be excellent and can't recommend them enough. In fact I think they are the UK's most recommended bank and their customer satisfaction in surveys is generally top of the pile. |
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xmegx
Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 18
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| Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:56 am Post subject: |
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 id say lloyds tsb bank is good or barclays |
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