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Basic Bank Accounts

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  • misspoppy
    misspoppy Posts: 1,009 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    cazziebo wrote:
    Good choice! I joined them and really pleased with the service so far. And the internet banking looks good too


    me too! they were really quick opening it over Christmas too.
  • Hi on my way to try and open a basic account for my wages at the clydesdale bank. do i have to tell them why im opening this? :)
    Seqes....seqas......seqis.........Ah for goodness sakes woman its .....SEQ UES TRAT ION!:rolleyes:

    "I am now not an ostrich, I am a duck with debt problems!"confused:

    Proud to be dealing with my debts:j

    No dfw nerd number as yet:p

    ........Cheers for being here!

    ...BCSC Member 45:beer:
  • do i tell them the other banks are baddies? :D
    Seqes....seqas......seqis.........Ah for goodness sakes woman its .....SEQ UES TRAT ION!:rolleyes:

    "I am now not an ostrich, I am a duck with debt problems!"confused:

    Proud to be dealing with my debts:j

    No dfw nerd number as yet:p

    ........Cheers for being here!

    ...BCSC Member 45:beer:
  • ok, help gotta go!

    wish me luck as i have no utility bills in my name (they won't take mobile phone bills - i just called to check!), only my passport, i'll grab my payslip that may help!

    lets just smile n hopw for the best!
    Seqes....seqas......seqis.........Ah for goodness sakes woman its .....SEQ UES TRAT ION!:rolleyes:

    "I am now not an ostrich, I am a duck with debt problems!"confused:

    Proud to be dealing with my debts:j

    No dfw nerd number as yet:p

    ........Cheers for being here!

    ...BCSC Member 45:beer:
  • I opened a NatWest Step account on-line with no interviews or document checks - they probably just checked me on the electoral roll?
    Proud to be dealing with my debts:dance:
    Lightbulb moment 16th November 2006: Debts totalling £28,584.49:eek:
    Mutual Supporters Club Member! (Nov 2006) :grouphug:
    DFW Nerd 252 :cool:
  • Elsie2_2
    Elsie2_2 Posts: 209 Forumite
    Well i've had my new co-op account for a week or so now, and its running very well. I've got no complaints so far. They've set me a basic account, and a savings account up along side. Their internet banking is very easy to use. Very pleased!!
    Bank charge Victories 07:MBNA:£205.77.Natwest Credit Card:£250.A&L Bank:£549.68.First Direct:£1183.50.Natwest:£112.33+£200 compo.Marbles CC:£298.Providian CC:£181.Capitol One CC:£388.46.PPI requests:A&L credit card/First Direct loan: At Court stage.Marbles CC:£213.02 refunded.GE Money:£562.34 refunded.First Direct credit card:£747.83 refunded.
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