Abroad

blondeyk89

Best basic bank account for using ATMs abroad??

paparossco

Try Norwich & Peterborough Classic Gold or Gold Light.

blondeyk89

Thank you will look into them.

blondeyk89

Ok just had a look at these and dont think i will be able to get one as i dont have a great credit history....although it did sound like the perfect option for me bad times

Nath4n

Read the MSE guide.

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/cheap-travel-money#topcards

blondeyk89

Thanks, i did read that earlier but i don't want a credit card and a pre paid card wont be suitable. Think i will call up my bank tomorrow and see what they suggest.

Degenerate

blondeyk89 wrote: »

Thanks, i did read that earlier but i don't want a credit card and a pre paid card wont be suitable. Think i will call up my bank tomorrow and see what they suggest.

They're only going to sell you their own products, so this will be a bit pointless unless they are one of the few banks that offers a good account for use overseas.

Your options are:

The Norwich & Peterborough accounts mentioned above.
A Cumberland BS Bank Account (if you live in their area).
A Metro Bank Current account (if you can get to one of their branches in London to open it).
A Santander Zero Current Account (if you have a mortgage or 10K of savings/investments with them).

blondeyk89

I really liked the sound of the norwich and peterborough one but i dont have a good credit rating so dont even want to chance applying. Do not have a mortgage or any savings so Santandar a no go, i will look into the others thank you.