Banks

[pez]

The whole NatWest thing is making me rethink my banking arrangements - all my accounts are with the same bank and that's pretty dangerous. I want to open another account somewhere and have a little bit of money in there which I wouldn't touch unless it's an emergency.

So, has anyone got banking recommendations? Anywhere except HSBC since that's who I'm with at the moment.

Comments

[jetsam]

I go with Nationwide - and because they're a building society rather than a bank, they aren't ass affected by all the banking crisis stuff.

Halifax apparently have some quite good deals going, but no personal knowledge there

[kahochan.livejournal.com]

I've been using Halifax for the past 12yrs now, which haven't really failed me too much.

I have 2 credit cards on different banks though as emergancy.

[yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com]

I've heard some good things about both! Thanks for the suggestion, I'll check them out tomorrow.

[yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com]

Might have to look into Halifax and try not to think about their stupid ads. XD

Speaking of banks, I got the government rebate and got it transferred to my UK account. Have you done it yet?

[kahochan.livejournal.com]

Mmm, did you just transfer the money over and close the HK account?

I haven't done anything with that money yet!

[yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com]

I transferred all of the money and left the account there. If there is no money in it it won't deduct any fee. Next time I put money in it it'll take the $50, but whatever. Just in case I need a HK account for something.

[kedi-kedi.livejournal.com]

I second Nationwide. Been with them for a long time and had no problems.