Bank account for poor credit rating

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 

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  • eskbanker
    eskbanker Posts: 36,501 Forumite
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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?
  • gary1312
    gary1312 Posts: 169 Forumite
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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. 
  • Rob5342
    Rob5342 Posts: 2,283 Forumite
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    edited 13 March at 7:50PM
    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. 
  • retiredbanker1
    retiredbanker1 Posts: 630 Forumite
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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.
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