I am currently in the process of setting up a Debt Management Plan with the CCCS. I have been advised to open a basic bank account for direct debits etc and a cash card. I applied to CO-OP and have been turned down. Anyone know of a High Street Bank that would let me do this (not Nationwide or Abbey as they are two of my creditors!!)
I got a basic bank account via Natwest. I was made bankrupt last year and they still gave me an account. Ok you don't get a cheque book or overdraft but you get a solo card. I applied on line. It's called a step account.
For the purpose of this post, another one is Barclays.
Listening to Martin Lewis a few months ago he was moaning that all banks have basic accounts but never advertise them because they rarely make money for them.