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Current Account advice

Hi,

I am currently looking to open a current account.
In September of last year I was made bankrupt, I have jus been discharged early after 7 months. I am now wanting to open a new bank account. I havent had a bank account since declaring bankruptcy.
Am jus wondering if anyone has any advice on some of the best banks/building societys to look for..
And also, what ID do banks usually require for opening new accounts as I cant find my birth certificate anywhere and my passport ran out 2/3 years ago ahh! lol
\\ Debt Free April 2008 //
\\ Single Mummy to 1 boy - 4 years & 5 months old //
\\ Last weeks spend: £139.39 - 2 NSDs //

Comments

  • skyrider007
    skyrider007 Posts: 1,108 Forumite
    Try Citibank (https://www.citibank.co.uk), they're quite lenient on people with history.
  • Baybee1984
    Baybee1984 Posts: 572 Forumite
    Thank you, will take a look.

    Also, just as additional info.. I will only be using said account for my income to be paid into, for now. Would like to be able to 'internet bank' if poss too.
    \\ Debt Free April 2008 //
    \\ Single Mummy to 1 boy - 4 years & 5 months old //
    \\ Last weeks spend: £139.39 - 2 NSDs //
  • Baybee1984
    Baybee1984 Posts: 572 Forumite
    Anyone else have experience of opening an account AFTER bankruptcy? Any other banks I should try?
    \\ Debt Free April 2008 //
    \\ Single Mummy to 1 boy - 4 years & 5 months old //
    \\ Last weeks spend: £139.39 - 2 NSDs //
  • olly300
    olly300 Posts: 14,738 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Baybee1984 wrote: »
    Anyone else have experience of opening an account AFTER bankruptcy? Any other banks I should try?

    Have you asked on the Debt Free Wannabee or Bankruptcy and living with it boards? They are more likely to be able to help you.
    I'm not cynical I'm realistic :p

    (If a link I give opens pop ups I won't know I don't use windows)
  • Kavanne
    Kavanne Posts: 5,093 Forumite
    You can get a new birth certificate from here: http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/

    I have used them a couple of times, good service. There are other websites but they are just middle men and charge more.
    Kavanne
    Nuns! Nuns! Reverse!

    'I do my job, do you do yours?'

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