Debit Card for first timers

maxtom88

Hi I just got a job and i want get a debit card but i dont know which one is best for me?
Thanks

Lokolo

They're all pretty much the same.

HSBC give a Solo (soon to be Visa)
Lloyds give a Visa
Nationwide give Solo

Just open up a current account with any of them (there will be others who suggest other banks too).

I have found HSBC to be the best but you tend to find that banks are based on individuals so you may have a bad experience with them or whatever.

All come with internet banking too.

TheEffect

Lloyds TSB and Barclays give a Visa. Natwest and HSBC give a Solo (Possible Maestro/Mastercard if you're over 18. All do the same thing at the end of the day.

456789

I have a Maestro from HSBC - I didn't realise Solo still existed

Lokolo

456789 wrote: »

I have a Maestro from HSBC - I didn't realise Solo still existed

My one is both.... When I put it in card readers it always asks me options if I want Solo or Maestro, I never know what to do!!! I usually just press whatevers in #1 lol.

sutton111

Lokolo wrote: »

They're all pretty much the same.

HSBC give a Solo (soon to be Visa)
Lloyds give a Visa
Nationwide give Solo

Just open up a current account with any of them (there will be others who suggest other banks too).

I have found HSBC to be the best but you tend to find that banks are based on individuals so you may have a bad experience with them or whatever.

All come with internet banking too.

I don't think Nationwide issue solo just Visa Debit and cash cards i could be wrong but i don't think they do.

Lokolo

sutton111 wrote: »

I don't think Nationwide issue solo just Visa Debit and cash cards i could be wrong but i don't think they do.

Well I am a couple of years off. I am just remembering what my friend had. I will ask him tonight though

Still doesn't make a lot of difference lol meh!

sutton111

It wasn't a dig, just stating what i thought.:cool:

agsnu

Lokolo wrote: »

Well I am a couple of years off. I am just remembering what my friend had. I will ask him tonight though

AFAIK Nationwide have always been VISA (and only full VISA Delta/Debit, not Electron).

Lokolo

sutton111 wrote: »

It wasn't a dig, just stating what i thought.:cool:

lol dw I didn't think it was.

AFAIK Nationwide have always been VISA (and only full VISA Delta/Debit, not Electron).

Oh dear, I am going crazy :rotfl:

Inactive

Awww..never mind..