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how to get a current account with no credit history

i have no adverse credit and have recently applied for my name on the electoral roll as i didn't bother with it in the past but now i need a bank account i'm finding it really difficult to get a current account with any one as my credit score is so low

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  • mandi
    mandi Posts: 11,932 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Stoptober Survivor
    Hi .. Nat West do a Step account, you can use it for S/O, and DDs..

    It has a debit card with it.. is easy to apply,for, and you can bank " online".. Just make sure you have funds to cover any Sos, and DDs as they charge £ 38.00 if you havent the funds
    Hope this helps..


    Mandi
  • zoevic
    zoevic Posts: 5 Forumite
    thanks i will try them in the morning
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