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Ethical banking, mashed with good old fashioned customer service

 Review of Co-operative Bank by Norwich999 November 4th, 2009

Co-operative Bank
I have two current accounts, the first being with the Co-operative Bank PLC, my local branch is London Street, Norwich. The main purpose of this account is primarily to pay bills via direct debit. I have a second current account held with Natwest, whic...  Read review
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Does what it says, but shocking APR

 Review of Vanquis Credit Card by Norwich999 November 4th, 2009

Vanquis Credit Card
I’m embarrassed to admit that in 2005, my credit file was well and truly dragged through the mud following the break-up of my long term relationship and a sale of our home. Added to this, from Nov 05’ through to Aug 09’ I was working outside of the UK for...  Read review
Ciao Member Rating very helpful Vanquis Credit Card review by Norwich999 - rated very helpful
they do not send bills and use a 3rd party to harass if you late

 Review of MBNA Platinum Card by wahd_uk November 4th, 2009

I have had my card for 8 months , they have missed sending me 4 bills . There for 4 times I have been late with payment , I do not have this problem with any other card and this is what happens I do not receive bill so the card goes unpaid , they then...  Read review
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I actually did get " A LITTLE XTRA"

 Review of Halifax Accounts by cher1974 November 3rd, 2009

Halifax Accounts
Let me start this review by mentioning that I really get annoyed and irritated by banks and building society's. Last week I popped into my local Halifax branch to make a counter transaction. The lady behind the counter asked me if I was aware of the c...  Read review
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You've got to be in it to win it

 Review of National Savings and Investments Premium Bonds by katherineh123 November 2nd, 2009

I became interested in investing in National Savings products after learning about them in my financial studies, and with the recent drop in interest rates that have seen savings accounts become less worthwhile, a bit of diversification seemed reasonable....  Read review
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Lloyds TSB admin meltdown - is it safe to bank with them?

 Review of Lloyds TSB Online Banking by dickobaker November 2nd, 2009

Lloyds TSB Online Banking
Having banked with LLoyds for 27 years, I am now seriously considering whether to move my money elsewhere. Post "credit crunch" , the powers at LTSB clearly thought that, instead of looking at their own failings, they would respond to the financial crisis...  Read review
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