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Bank account for poor credit rating
Robbie06858
Posts: 1 Newbie
Hello.
Can anyone offer advice to opening a new bank account for someone who has poor credit history.
I am getting nowhere with the banks I have approached.
Thanks,
Robbie
Can anyone offer advice to opening a new bank account for someone who has poor credit history.
I am getting nowhere with the banks I have approached.
Thanks,
Robbie
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https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/basic-bank-accounts/#best outlines good ones to try - which ones have you applied to so far?0
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The TSB Cash account and Santander Basic accounts are both, in my experience, very easy to open. If you'd like a contactless debit card then TSB offer that. However, the Santander app is much better than TSB's. Just my personal recommendations, do also check the link that eskbanker posted.0
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Have you tried Monzo or Starling, their apps are far better then what the old fashioned banks offer,I have a poor credit record and both were happy to give me an account.0
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Any bank can open an account for you even if you do not qualify for a proper belt and braces one - a basic account or as above with TSB C ash account.
However if you have been involved in fraudulent activity, Bankruptcy etc then they will refuse you.0
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