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  1. Gue

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    A decent bank?

    I'm sick to death of Halifax/BoS.
     
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  2. Dal

    Dale BFC New Member

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    A lot of my mates r with Barclays, dunno if they are any good
    with Halifax myself
     
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  3. Gue

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    I used to be with Barclays...

    Sick of dealing with those of an ethnic background, to put it lightly!
     
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    I had all sorts of problems with the Halifax. I'm now with HSBC and I'm happy with them so far.

    Dean
     
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    Lloyds TSB

    Fine for me (Y)
     
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    Coutts & Co.

    Old bean...
     
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    Always dealt with Barclay's, sound in my book, and never once refused a loan to me....

    Wouldn't know about owt else about them though IE interest rates, saving accounts and all that other ****, only in it for the loans.... (nodding2fingers) It works for me....
     
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    They're all a bit like BFC

    they're only interested in taking yer money and they don't give a **** about how they treat you.
     
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    RE: I used to be with Barclays...

    Why don't you use online banking and your branch where possible? I have been with Halifax for over 10 years and have used internet service for a fair few. Never, and I mean never, had a grumble with them. They have helped me out a couple of times with overdraft increases and the like. Even had charges refunded to my account just by asking in the branch. If people stop using the phone banking the banks will get rid.
     
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    According to Watchdog a few weeks ago

    First Direct were the best of the popular banks. I don't understand this though. What does First Direct offer that HSBC doesn't? They both have internet banking don't they?


    Oh yes, and you'll not be surprised to find that Halifax came second bottom (to Abbey).
     
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    RE: I used to be with Barclays...

    Racist
     
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  12. Jam

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    RE: I used to be with Barclays...

    Racist
     
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    Natwest have english call centres and they will put you through to your branch, but rates and offers are crap and charges are high. depends what you want the account for and what the usages will be. i worked for barclays for 12 years and still hold an account, never had any problems. do most of my banking online and for this they provide you with a pin sentry card reader for extra protection when using online
     
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  14. EastStander

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    Not sure what he's referring to with Halifax - as all their call centres are in the UK.

    Best interest rates for current accounts as well.
     
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  15. fit

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    Yes HSBC for me as well

    Moved from Lloyds TSB a couple of years ago and have been very happy with them.
     
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  16. Gue

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    I meant Barclays with the ethnics, mate!
     
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  17. EastStander

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    Ah ok.....sorry....I read that as being a reason you were sick of Halifax
     
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    Racist

    Should be banned
     
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  19. Gue

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    Bank of England

    only problem is, to have a current account with them you have to be an employee

    must be a pretty cool thing to say where your account is held though.....
     
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    Its not a matter of being racist nt
     
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