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New savings/current account

I currently have a current account & an e-Savings account with first direct. As everybody now knows, they wish to charge people for using it if they do not have sufficient funds in the accounts. As I am unemployed & I only use these accounts for easy acces savings I wish to change who I bank with. I was hoping somebody could give me some direction as to who to go with, as theer seems to be so many different banks/building societys etc these days. I was very happy with first direct & am looking for something similar. A current account with no minimum or maximum balances, a debit card with cheque book & a high interest savings account with no minimum balance. To view this all on line would also be great. Any idea's folks?

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  • Phoenix79_2
    Phoenix79_2 Posts: 1,434 Forumite
    I'd post seperate posts in the current account and savings sub forums. You'll get more responses :)

    I will say that getting a debit card with no job may be a problem. But i'm no expert!
  • specs_3
    specs_3 Posts: 102 Forumite
    I thought that First Direct only charged £10 per month for customers who did not have another account. If you are happy with First Direct contact them first to find out if this is not the case.
    I am desperate for acceptance, please hit the 'thanks' button.
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