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New Bank a/c & Debt

I need to change my bank account and would prefer to use one of the High Street Bank due to problems with internet banking but I do not have a brilliant credit rating anyone know which bank is more lenient on opening accounts for people in debt?:confused:

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  • grace
    grace Posts: 183 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Well my rating is not great and I went with the NatWest Step account... I get a Solo Card and can manage my account online and through my local branch ( I wanted a bank that had a branch close by) I have been running it since last July and Im quite happy with it.....
    BOI Credit Card = Was £3500.00 Now £0.00
    GE Capital Store Card= Was £1800.00 Now £0.00
    GE Capital Store Card = Was 1300.00 Now £0.00
    Credit Union Savings Now £200.00 :T
  • CCCS_Alan
    CCCS_Alan Posts: 282 Organisation Representative
    Hi Holley

    If you use the following link Basic Bank Accounts, and in the Basic bank accounts section click on publications it will provide you with a list of accounts and what benefits the account offers.
    Be sure that the account has no connection to any of your existing creditors though.

    Hope this is helpful

    CCCS_Alan
    I am a Debt Counsellor that works for the CCCS and have specific permission from Martin, to post on these boards to try and help those in debt. Read more information on the CCCS and what it does in the Debt Problems: What to do and where to get help article.

    CCCS is a registered charity, and there is no charge whatsoever for any of the services we provide to our clients. We take great pride in offering first class help and advice, but we only offer this where we have been able to fully explore and understand your circumstances with you. We want to help you understand these choices and their possible implications but not make them for you.
  • Hiya

    I agree with Grace.

    The step account from Natwest is brill. Great for keeping track of everything (no od facility so no debt Hurrah) you can still do all the usual banking (D/D, internet etc) the only downside is no cheque book.

    Would recommend this account as i have terrible credit rating :o and they accepted me!!

    JB
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