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Santander Basic Bank Account

BarginBetty79
BarginBetty79 Posts: 37 Forumite
Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
edited 4 May 2016 at 8:33PM in Debt-free wannabe
Hi All,
Just wondered if any of you have a Santander Basic Bank Account?

I'm currently in a DMP and rubbish at budgeting so after looking at different basic accounts online I'm consdiering switching to this account as I like the idea of having a card which I can pre-load with any left over money after working out my budget for the month.

If anyone has any feedback on how they got on with this account I'd be very grateful.

Thanks

Comments

  • viv0147
    viv0147 Posts: 1,713 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic I've been Money Tipped!
    I had one with them because my credit rating was bad and it worked out fine for me! After 3 years of controlling my cash flow with them, they then allowed me to have a 123 account which is really good
    Low Carb High Fat is the way forward I lost 80 lbs

    Since first using Martins I have saved thousands
  • yasmin2
    yasmin2 Posts: 319 Forumite
    Managed to get an account with them after posting on here for advice a few weeks ago. Haven't transferred money over (one of my to-do jobs today as just got paid) but fantastically quick and easy joining on line - took me minutes. Received all the cards/log-in codes within a week. Easy website to navigate. Would definitely recommend.
    Debt outstanding [STRIKE]£3491.[/STRIKE] £3303
    NSD 10/15
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