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Bad Credit - Bank Account
ScottG1985
Posts: 1 Newbie
Sorry if this has been covered before, I couldn't find a search function.
A friend of mine has bad credit and is struggling to get a decent back account, I advised her to try Barclays and The Cooperative's basic accounts (cashminder etc) which was a big help to me when I was in a similar financial situation a few years ago. She was knocked back by both, which surprised me as I was under the impression they didn't do a credit check on either, but when we were in the cooperative doing the application the lady who dealt with us said they do credit check on all accounts. Has anyone any suggestions on any other accounts, my friend has one with a company called Ffrees, but it's a terrible product, and not really suitable.
Thanks.
Also, how come I got four welcome emails, is this place just that friendly? :money:
A friend of mine has bad credit and is struggling to get a decent back account, I advised her to try Barclays and The Cooperative's basic accounts (cashminder etc) which was a big help to me when I was in a similar financial situation a few years ago. She was knocked back by both, which surprised me as I was under the impression they didn't do a credit check on either, but when we were in the cooperative doing the application the lady who dealt with us said they do credit check on all accounts. Has anyone any suggestions on any other accounts, my friend has one with a company called Ffrees, but it's a terrible product, and not really suitable.
Thanks.
Also, how come I got four welcome emails, is this place just that friendly? :money:
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Has your friend checked their credit file? It might give her some clue as to why she got rejected for even a basic account. https://www.noddle.co.uk/ is free to check.
An alternative could be http://www.mycashplus.co.uk/
No idea why you got 4 welcome emails - you need to check with MSE Towers if it bugs you.0
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