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Is a Debt Relief Order worth doing?
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What is the difference between the two? Do you think I should ask again? How would I use the account if I have nothing to go into it?
Most Banks do a "basic no frills account", although they all have differing names for them.
A "basic bank account" is one anyone with the correct ID can open, with no credit checks, overdraught, or cheque book.
Some banks even give you a visa debt card, although some only provide a cash card.
As long as you have two forms of ID, inc photo ID, and proof of address, you will be accepted.
The Coop do a very good basic account with a visa debt card.
You need to ask for a basic account, with no OD, or you can apply for most of them online, although they will need to see your ID before the account can be opened.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Debt free wannabe, Credit file and ratings, and Bankruptcy and living with it boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.For free non-judgemental debt advice, contact either Stepchange, National Debtline, or CitizensAdviceBureaux.Link to SOA Calculator- https://www.stoozing.com/soa.php The "provit letter" is here-https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2607247/letter-when-you-know-nothing-about-about-the-debt-aka-prove-it-letter0 -
You have to specifically ask for a basic account, it comes with a debit card usually, but had no overdraft or cheque book
If you want an absolutely basic account, try this.
http://www.barclays.co.uk/Otheraccounts/Cashcardaccounts/CashCardAccount/P12425579639000
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