Need a bank account but got bad credit

billyfenlon

i have tried everywhere online to try and get a basic current account, anything that I can get wages paid in and a direct debit out.

got myself a new job after 2 years of trying but still cant get a current account.

is there anything account wise i can do?

thanks

rb10

Get a basic bank account.

All the banks do them, that you can get with a bad credit history (although if you are an undischarged bankrupt it will have to be Barclays/Co-op).

See this thread or this link for more.

billyfenlon

thanks ill give this a try and let you know.

slowandsteady_2

Have you tried applying for Nationwide Flex account online? I am a discharged bankrupt and i got an account with them straight away, however i havent got a debit card, think thats on individual circumstances. The nationwide account also has online banking and telephne banking as standard. I think its a great account. Good luck