2006-10-03 23:39:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Local Businesses ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Birmingham
I would certainly recommend HSBC. I have 6 accounts with them (business and personal) and have found them to be first class...even in those months when struggling for income (which inevitably everybody goes through), they have offered me support and have been more than fair in their treatment of me.
My only criticism of the HSBC is their indian call centre, which I have found limiting on several occasions, but their in-branch support more than makes up for this problem.
2006-10-03 23:49:27 · answer #1 · answered by gromitski 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The big five (Barclays, HSBC, RSB, Abbey, Lloyds TSB) are not necessarily going to be best. Go to
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/
and look at his comparisons. you can get much higher interest on your credit account for some, and can get an interest free overdraft, free travel insurance, and other long-term goodies. DON'T be tempted by the offer of a free mp3 player or something - compared to what they'll make out of you in paying you lower interest, or charging you for overdrafts, they cost the bank nothing.
Above all, remember banks are NOT friendly places - they want your money so that they can make money for themselves out of it. They do not care about you beyond that. Don't be tempted to be loyal. As soon as they let you down or sting you, drop them like a hot brick.
2006-10-04 06:52:03 · answer #2 · answered by SAS Radio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A savings account:):).
Some accounts are defined by their function rather than nature of the balance they hold. Bank accounts designed to process large numbers of transactions may offer credit and debit facilities and therefore do not sit easily with a polarised definition. These transactional accounts are called by different names in different countries: in the U.S. and Canada, they are checking accounts, in the UK current accounts.
I would think a current account if ned ot handle large accounts. if not a Crown type Checking account which offers checking with interest .
Most all American checking also give interest, and may be held by anyone.
2006-10-04 15:05:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bank with the Cooperative Bank because of their ethical policies. They do not allow investments in arms, projects that are detrimental to the environment, etc. I do most of my banking online from home and have been having an excellent service from them for more than 10 years. Here's a link to their website where you can read about their ethical policies and see if you believe this is the bank for you: http://www.co-operativebank.co.uk/servlet/Satellite?cid=1075277295851&pagename=CoopBank/Page/tplPageCarousel&c=Page
2006-10-04 06:52:26 · answer #4 · answered by debbie t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I unreservedly recomend the Nationwide Building Society Flex account.... FORGET the banks !! I banked with oother banks, and building societies that became banks for years and suffered endless troubles and paid HUGE "fees" and charges... Then I opened a Nationwide flex account and have had ZERO trouble with them if five years.
No... I dont work there... I just really am happy with them looking after my finances.
2006-10-04 06:51:39 · answer #5 · answered by mittobridges@btinternet.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are an Ethical shopper I would suggest the Coop. They are hard to get into but they will not use your money to play the stock market with unscrupulous companies.
2006-10-04 06:52:57 · answer #6 · answered by Paul G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lloyds TSB
2006-10-04 06:46:37 · answer #7 · answered by Cherrelle18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could always bank in my account, i'll look after your money m8090nd@yahoo.com
2006-10-04 06:53:13 · answer #8 · answered by Fbfbfbfb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One that pays huge amounts od interest.
2006-10-04 06:48:53 · answer #9 · answered by chicken pops 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wood recommend Lloyd's tsb
2006-10-04 06:42:00 · answer #10 · answered by michael w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋