Any Recommendations For A 'reliable' Bank?

[blulok]

I've been with Lloyds for years, but for various reasons, they having been messing me around for some time. I don't do internet banking, so simply require a 'no frills' current a/c with debit card and cheque book...are you happy with YOUR bank and recommend? Thanks.

[dannyk13]

Yorkshire Bank since 1960. No problems.

[douglas9401]

Bank of Scotland through thick and thin.

[ladyalex]

Clydesdale have been OK for me. Same as Yorkshire now I think. (And just about to take over Virgin Money, formerly Northern Rock.)

[murraymints]

Barclays...for the last 40 years no probs..

[bednobs]

i thik the problem is that you will come across people who have had bad experiences and some that have had good with every bank. It's ot a big deal to change any more, so just pick one and try, knowing you can always change again.
PS i also left lloyds and was worried about doing so after 40 years, but it was fine. I am ow with santander and they have been fine

[Zacs-Master]

Yep, Barclays for about 40 years for me too. Very efficient and friendly.

[blulok]

Thank you!

[anthro-nerd]

I'm with Santander and Nationwide, never had any problems with either. Customer services have always been amazingly helpful and a both have pros and cons with the accounts.

I also have a revolut card and find that amazing when it comes to travelling and budgeting - as it lists everything you spend in terms of 'groceries' 'fuel' 'shopping' 'restaurants' etc, so I can see where my money is going. I know I could just log in and view my statement, but having it automatically grouped together is hugely beneficial for me.

[diddlydo]

Metrobank - open 7 days a week and they don't charge for cash withdrawals in Europe.

[blulok]

Thanks all...now have a few to consider.

[renjith083]

WB21. The best digital bank. You can start an account online with ease. They charge only a less fee for international transactions. Its operational in 180 countries and works on 28 currencies.

[Peter Pedant]

you are in the 'least worst' bank contest

banks arent good or very good
they are bad, awful or TSB - and you need the "least worse" bank
top of the pile of awful

I have had only two banks in 60 y and golly have I paid for that ! Midland who closed my account without telling me or anyone else -like the manager of the nearest open Midland Bank - he scratched his head and said I dont know where its gone!

and RBS who sold me a duff offset account ( oo it only offsets at the end of the year - didnt they tell you that? - that was on April 10th.....) - and "it never offsets the capital amount of your mortgage anyway" - - [excuse me what did you just say ?]
and then I couldnt open a joint acct - because the computer said no .....

when the bank was owned by the Younger family rather than the gubmint and tax payer- I started writing and complaining to the widow of Sir George. I found this funnier than RBS did

[blulok]

Thanks PP. Still mulling everything over....esp after TSB fiasco. You're right ....none seem professional, reliable or trustworthy these days!