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Which Bank Is It Easier to Get an Overdraft with?

loveandlight
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Anyone know which bank its easier to get an overdraft with? Ideally when the account is first opened?
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Santander gave me and i didnt ask/want it. £500 to start and they went to put it up but i said keep it at that or close account.Work in progress...Update coming July 2012.
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Wow that was a fast reply. Such is the power of MSE! Thanks.0
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Barclays and Santander will both match existing overdrafts. Other banks such as Lloyds will base the amount on the initial account opening process and your CRA information - Lloyds offered me £1k upon opening an account with them then revised this upwards (at my request) after three months.
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