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  • ok, well I AM actually going to apply for a mortgage in the near future, so thats probably not a good idea, didnt think about the credit check.

    And although you can have 2 accounts, it seems to imply you can have multiple pots in these accounts. Not sure yet but doesnt matter if theres a credit check involved. Need to avoid those!

    Hmmm its looking like this is going to be tough to find!
  • Brian8888
    Brian8888 Posts: 73 Forumite
    How about HSBC?
  • they offer all this? Even so, i guess the credit check process means itll be out too if i have to open a current account
  • ColdIron
    ColdIron Posts: 10,206 Forumite
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    I think in the great scheme of things a credit check for a current account is pretty lightweight unless your credit worthyness is touch and go

    I've never seen any indication of multiple pots within a single account. What led you to infer this?
  • Archi_Bald
    Archi_Bald Posts: 9,681 Forumite
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    ColdIron wrote: »
    I've never seen any indication of multiple pots within a single account. What led you to infer this?

    Neither have I, and I have current accounts with all but Barclays.
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