Off Topic Best bank?

need to change my current account, TSB are ****, whats the best?

 

I’ve used HSBC since 1984 for wages in and paying bills, no issues at all.

 

TY, will have a look at it.

 

Depends what you are looking for, I bank with Chase and RBS - both really good for different things

If you want high street branches then your Nationwide, HSBCs and Natwest are usually good

Online/Mobile banks then Chase and Monzo are pretty good

 

My card got scammed yesterday, but speaking to a human being is nearly impossible without DNA, good they blocked my card, but how do I get any money?

 

Been with Nat West for over 40 years...never had an issue and very helpful when I needed it.

 

Always a nightmare when that happens, a lot of the banks are now not putting the number of the front of the card due to the details being scanned

Best to normally have your 'virtual' card connected to your Google or Apple wallet - that way you can use your phone to make transactions. If you are old school and prefer cash then this wouldn't work but always good to have a back up if this happened

I work in Fraud so if you need any advice etc then just drop me a DM

 

The Blood Bank .
No matter how little you deposit , you can always take out as much as you need.
( words of a nurse many years ago whilst I was donating)

 

Nationwide
- they are committed to keeping branches open
- great app
- good online website

I worked at their head office and consider them to be one of the better companies out there to work for.

 

Another shout for Nationwide. We just got £200 from them just for banking with them.

 

We went full "online" a few years ago and moved to Monzo. Love it.

 

Have a research of Martin Lewis Money Saving Expert site mate.
The best banks are listed, along with the benefits each offers according to what you’re after.
Some offer £250 for transferring to them, free overdraft facilities etc

 

If you’re not bothered about having a branch, I bank with Starling and they’re great.

 

Been with Santander for about 15 years now. No complaints and give decent cashback each month. App is good and you get quick responses to questions.

 

Nationwide for me since 1989. Plenty of local branches and I've had no bother with them ever.

 

Thanks to everyone, will move after the end of the month, just to make sure everything works ok xx

 

First Direct are really good. Never had any bother with them and on the rare occasion I've needed to speak to someone on the phone you get straight through and dont have to go through any menus or anything like that.

 

Been with Barclays my entire life and they are absolutely sound.

Everything’s really secure, but still really easy to do anything you need.

 

First Direct been with for 30years customer service is brilliant

 

Nationwide. Inherently favour a building society over a bank every time.