We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum. This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
We're aware that dates on the Forum are not currently showing correctly. Please bear with us while we get this fixed, and see Site feedback for updates.
my natwest step account?

David_mac
Posts: 19 Forumite
I opened a new basic natwest step account about 3/4 months before i applied and got accepted for my DRO.
my new account is still in use now but iam worried natwest might freeze or withdraw my account at anytime? can some 1 advise me please if if my account is ok or not?
my new account is still in use now but iam worried natwest might freeze or withdraw my account at anytime? can some 1 advise me please if if my account is ok or not?
0
Comments
-
Mine remained open after my BR and I use it to this day.
However, I appear to be an exception rather than the rule and I seemed to have slipped through their nets. I would also open another account elsewhere - Co-Op Cashminder is a good one, and use that as a parachute account, just in case the Natwest goes funny.0 -
Hi, we opened normal accounts 1 month or so before going BR, they then changed them to step accounts which we are still using without any problems. Maybe they are softening towards us BRs because till now i hadnt heard of anyone else who had been allowed to continue with theirs.[STRIKE]Shazbo[/STRIKE]
Sealed pot number 818- target = anything will do
AD 31/7/100 -
my hsbc accounts have been cancelled that was because they was part of my DRO. but i opened this new step account with natwest ages ago. before i started struggling with debt0
-
Hi, we opened normal accounts 1 month or so before going BR, they then changed them to step accounts which we are still using without any problems. Maybe they are softening towards us BRs because till now i hadnt heard of anyone else who had been allowed to continue with theirs.
I've the odd one or two over the years. Not sure that the exceptions are becoming the rule yet though.
Definitely need a parachute account at least.Free/impartial debt advice: National Debtline | StepChange Debt Charity | Find your local CAB
IVA & fee charging DMP companies: Profits from misery, motivated ONLY by greed0 -
i thought if they was going to cancel my account they would have done it by now anyway.0
-
i thought if they was going to cancel my account they would have done it by now anyway.
Not always.
Natwest idiotsNatwest are nothing but a bunch of wasters..2 months after my friend went bankrup they decide to close her account without warning..Even the branch manager said she could keep the account open but idiotic office staff refused to keep it open..
Natwest was not on the list of creditores and before opening the account she was told no problem,,All direct debits and benefits are now paid in and out of this account with no problems until now..
She just come off the phone from some rude staff who basicly told her she wont find a bank that will give her an account in the UK..I am livid but powerless to do anything officially but they will be reciving an email from myself as i bank with them also..
My friend has just come out of hospital after major surgery and cant even go out to open a new account and obviously this is urgent as money due to be paid in and out,,S o i am giving Natwest a bad name where ever i can and they can sue me if they like...
Rant over,,cup of tea time i think..The moral of this story dont beleive a word Natwest tells you,,What the future holds for these people we deal with is not known but i hope a situation arises that puts them in a similar position..
OK. That is from several years ago, but shows what they can be like.Free/impartial debt advice: National Debtline | StepChange Debt Charity | Find your local CAB
IVA & fee charging DMP companies: Profits from misery, motivated ONLY by greed0 -
ok thanks i just hope they keep it open!.
can you recomend any other companys i can open a basic account with just incase?0 -
Co op cashminder account which is what I have and Barclays basic account is meant to be good.0
-
nice 1 pal0
-
Coop cashminder if you want internet banking as well, for some reason the barclays basic account does not allow you internet usage.:pB&SC No. 298
Life`s Tragedy is that we get OLD too soon
and WISE too late!0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

Categories
- All Categories
- 348.4K Banking & Borrowing
- 252.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 452.4K Spending & Discounts
- 241K Work, Benefits & Business
- 617.3K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 175.7K Life & Family
- 254.1K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards