2006-12-19 08:28:45 · 13 answers · asked by World Traveler 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
TimmyD is right. I am with First Direct too.
However, they do charge now on current accounts
2006-12-19 08:34:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There all robbing barstards.
Unless you have about 10 million quid to put in a bank......your going to get stung with all sorts of bank charges if you go over your over-draft (and lots of us DO nowadays in UK) and other ridiculous charges.
Your better off just keeping your money in a shoe-box under your bed.
If someone gives me 50 quid, I'll drive a lorry with the words "Fuckk You" on the side, into Barclays Bank Head Office....just to show the wankers.
2006-12-19 08:34:08 · answer #2 · answered by godlykepower 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm with Royal Bank of Scotland, and have found their level of customer service to be second to none. They do 24 hour phone banking (UK call centres), you can phone direct to your branch, you can go to the branch and see an advisor without an appointment, and I've NEVER been charged a penny for using my overdraft.
2006-12-19 09:57:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are with Nationwide, they are a Building Society not a Bank and as such are not beholden to shareholders but are what is known as a 'mutual' society. I think they are better than banks but not many of them exist any more as most (Abbey National, Halifax etc) have been sold off.
2006-12-19 08:38:27 · answer #4 · answered by Jude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First Direct is awesome. They're the UK's most-recommended bank. They're the online/phone branch of HSBC. I've used them for years, they're brilliant.
2006-12-19 08:30:37 · answer #5 · answered by TimmyD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Standard chartered and barclays are the best i like the fact that they are available in many countries so i am comfortable for easy access to my money wherever i go.
2006-12-19 09:02:38 · answer #6 · answered by jenny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive found Abbey take some beating. Not sure if it just at my local branch, but the staff are always really helpful.
2006-12-19 08:34:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
None, they're all licensed charletans, in other words robbing bastards,if i didnt need a bank account i wouldn't have one.
2006-12-19 09:25:49 · answer #8 · answered by phil 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All time best is the Beatles
Best at the moment still Oasis for me
as this is a personal answer... im definatly right!!!!!!!!!!
2006-12-19 08:31:57 · answer #9 · answered by Lily Allen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nationwide! excellent!
2006-12-19 08:48:52 · answer #10 · answered by Just passing the time! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋