Which banks are linked?

april2740

Hi

Does anyone know which banks are linked together, I need to open a new bank account before I go on a DMP but I don't want to open one that is linked to any of my creditors (Natwest, Co-op, MBNA, Opus, Santander, Barclaycard)

I'm new to all this so any advice appreciated

samjef11_2

april2740 wrote: »

Hi

Does anyone know which banks are linked together, I need to open a new bank account before I go on a DMP but I don't want to open one that is linked to any of my creditors (Natwest, Co-op, MBNA, Opus, Santander, Barclaycard)

I'm new to all this so any advice appreciated

Hsbc do a basic bank account or have a look at this pdf list of basic bank accounts
click here
A basic bank would be right for you as I doubt you will able to open another normal bank account

worried_jim

Co-Op / Britannia
Natwest / RBS
Santander / Former Abbey, Alliance+Leicester
Don't think Barclays have any other brands

samjef11_2

Co-op Britannia and Smile

spingoblin

april2740 wrote: »

Hi

Does anyone know which banks are linked together, I need to open a new bank account before I go on a DMP but I don't want to open one that is linked to any of my creditors (Natwest, Co-op, MBNA, Opus, Santander, Barclaycard)

I'm new to all this so any advice appreciated

You'll be safe with a basic account with the following major banks;

Lloyds / Bank of Scotland
Halifax
Nationwide
HSBC
..and no doubt a number of building societies.

Itismehonest

april2740 wrote: »

Hi

Does anyone know which banks are linked together, I need to open a new bank account before I go on a DMP but I don't want to open one that is linked to any of my creditors (Natwest, Co-op, MBNA, Opus, Santander, Barclaycard)

I'm new to all this so any advice appreciated

FSA gives list of what you are looking for.

money_grows

Rbs/Natwest
Lloyds tsb/Bank of scotland
Hsbc/First direct
Co-op/Smile

Hope this helps!

pqrdef

Possibly avoid Lloyds TSB as such, because the Co-op is currently negotiating to buy a third of its branches, including the customers. This doesn't affect Halifax and Bank of Scotland.

MBNA is also up for sale, but the buyer is unlikely to be any of the High Street banks, except possibly Barclays.

richard9991

Barclays /woolich building soc