Metro bank - apply online?

Maestro.

I am looking at opening a second bank account, mainly as a "spending" account, and so far Metro bank are looking good, because they offer a MasterCard debit card with free cash withdrawals abroad.

However, I can't see any way that you can apply online or by post, the website suggests it must all be done in branch, and I live on the opposite side of the country to London...

Anyone know?

celiacelia226

Does anyone have a better solution?

Hazzanet

Yes it all needs to be done in branch. There are no online/post ways of opening a current account with them.

BugsyBrowne

Maestro. wrote: »

I am looking at opening a second bank account, mainly as a "spending" account, and so far Metro bank are looking good, because they offer a MasterCard debit card with free cash withdrawals abroad.

However, I can't see any way that you can apply online or by post, the website suggests it must all be done in branch, and I live on the opposite side of the country to London...

Anyone know?

Now that's what I call a local branch, Hi sir' can you pop into the branch for a account review Yes no worries but that will take 4 hours and a full tank of diesel don't think I'll bother thanks.

Maestro.

Hazzanet wrote: »

Yes it all needs to be done in branch. There are no online/post ways of opening a current account with them.

That's a bit poo, they'd have me as a customer in a heartbeat. I like their business style and the free foreign exchange is an attractive option.

If I haven't found another bank that I want to go with I'll just open an account next time I'm in London, as they print cards in branch.