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Bank Accounts

Hi..

basicly i have alot of debt and im in need of a bank account because my current bank have said that they will take any credits from my account to pay the debt.

but every bank i have been too has declined me because of credit score,

im at the wits end because i wont have a bank account for wages which in turn means i will lose my job

what can i do?
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  • iolanthe07
    iolanthe07 Posts: 5,493 Forumite
    Have you tried the Co-op? They do a 'basic' current account - no overdraft or any form of credit is allowed, but it is tailor made for people who have a lot of debt.
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  • I got mine at Barclays. If in doubt a post office account could be worth looking at. You can't have direct debits on it but will allow money to be paid into it.
    starting debt of £16000
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  • RevTheory
    RevTheory Posts: 211 Forumite
    ive tried both.... credit score decline


    i guess im at the point of giving up and going to live on streets
  • FireWyrm
    FireWyrm Posts: 6,557 Forumite
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    Try a building society cash account...nationwide?

    The post office?

    Tesco e-saver?
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  • RevTheory
    RevTheory Posts: 211 Forumite
    FireWyrm wrote: »
    Try a building society cash account...nationwide?

    The post office?

    Tesco e-saver?

    nationwide decline

    post office said its only for benefits not wages

    tesco its not a bank account and i need a account with debit card for work reasons and to pay bills (dont use DD)
  • Gordon_Hose
    Gordon_Hose Posts: 6,259 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Basic accounts rarely require a "credit" check as you won't be given any credit (overdraft etc). I have two accounts with Natwest, a proper Current Account (cheque book, overdraft etc) and a Step Account which I applied for online and got straight away.

    At the time of applying I had 5 defaults!
  • RevTheory
    RevTheory Posts: 211 Forumite
    Basic accounts rarely require a "credit" check as you won't be given any credit (overdraft etc). I have two accounts with Natwest, a proper Current Account (cheque book, overdraft etc) and a Step Account which I applied for online and got straight away.

    At the time of applying I had 5 defaults!

    natwest wont even entertain an application
  • FireWyrm
    FireWyrm Posts: 6,557 Forumite
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    edited 22 January 2013 at 5:54PM
    Arnt you entitled to be paid in 'coin of the realm', i.e Cash??

    What have you tried so far (other than the ones I listed)?


    You are asking for a BASIC account arnt you?

    Most basic accounts dont even do a credit check, so what exactly are you being told because someone should take you.
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  • Gordon_Hose
    Gordon_Hose Posts: 6,259 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    RevTheory wrote: »
    natwest wont even entertain an application

    You must be the only person that can't get a Step Account then. Just how bad is your credit file??? :eek:
  • RevTheory
    RevTheory Posts: 211 Forumite
    You must be the only person that can't get a Step Account then. Just how bad is your credit file??? :eek:

    very..

    i guess im best just forgetting to live as i wont be able too
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