Branch easy-ish access deposit a/c - any ideas?

RainbowsInTheSpray

Looking for a walk-in branch situation with a reasonable return. Is there a front runner here? I've tried to find info in Martin's savings advice but without luck. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place.

Malchester

Don't bother with mse savings lists. Look on moneyfactscompare which is a much better comparison list

RainbowsInTheSpray

Ok, I'll try that.

Beddie

RainbowsInTheSpray said:

Looking for a walk-in branch situation with a reasonable return. Is there a front runner here? I've tried to find info in Martin's savings advice but without luck. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place.

Here's a list of branch accounts for you:

https://moneyfactscompare.co.uk/savings-accounts/easy-access-savings-accounts/?id=null&business-type=16&activity-type=null&investment-amount=5000&investment-type=1&account-types=2048&interest-paid-frequencies=null&terms=null&account-opening-methods=2&account-management-methods=2&notice-periods=1&include-notice-period=true&include-term=true&age=21&has-withdrawal-restrictions=2&existing-customers-only=2&is-shariaa=2&joint-account-only=2&quick-links-first=false

lr1277

Doesn't the answer also depend on how close a branch is to you or which branches you can easily access?

I suppose the other question is whether you want an accoun that is only branch based or an account that can be adminstered on the internet and in branch?

LHW99

Given how many locations will have no bank branches at all soon, a local building society may be the only option.

Angelica123

Is there a particular reason you want a walk in branch saver? 

Albermarle

Angelica123 said:

Is there a particular reason you want a walk in branch saver? 

Good question, branch based accounts is a bit 'old school' nowadays, especially as they tend to pay poorer rates of interest.

RainbowsInTheSpray

Thanks for all the replies. Many of the points taken on board. I'm looking for an 'old school' branch account because as many people have come to realise, you can actually confront a human being if necessary. You can't confront an algorithm or an interminable wait, muzak-playing 'customer service' (as if) line.

A lower interest rate I can live with, at least within reasonable bounds.

boingy

RainbowsInTheSpray said:

Thanks for all the replies. Many of the points taken on board. I'm looking for an 'old school' branch account because as many people have come to realise, you can actually confront a human being if necessary. You can't confront an algorithm or an interminable wait, muzak-playing 'customer service' (as if) line.

A lower interest rate I can live with, at least within reasonable bounds.

For anything but the simplest problem counter staff tend to refer you to the customer service phone number. 
I'd suggest you try a small local building society. 

RainbowsInTheSpray

boingy said:

RainbowsInTheSpray said:

Thanks for all the replies. Many of the points taken on board. I'm looking for an 'old school' branch account because as many people have come to realise, you can actually confront a human being if necessary. You can't confront an algorithm or an interminable wait, muzak-playing 'customer service' (as if) line.

A lower interest rate I can live with, at least within reasonable bounds.

For anything but the simplest problem counter staff tend to refer you to the customer service phone number. 
I'd suggest you try a small local building society. 

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