Bradford & Bingley

DooYoo Review dated - 12-02-09 Titled: NO VACANCIES IN THIS B&B BRADFORD AND BINGLEY The natural instinct of capitalism is to devour all wounded. No humanistic values matter in the financial sector. Capitalism has hit a 'brick-wall' and now 'new capitalism' has to be re-born for capitalistic markets to be recognised as having any worth. Hence, the lending laws, have been changed along with FISCAL laws along with reviewing financial sectors; whether for it's worth or basic ethic criteria; No I re-phrase it, cut the 'ethic' part. I'm trying to be not politically correct, but just accurate with my diagnosis. There will be no dancing girls ...  Read the complete review

I joined this building society today with very little fuss and bother. I opened an account for my neice with 20.00 and was offered a free book with the account. I had to send off a card after choosing my book and was told I will recieve it within a month. I was also told for the following year if I make at least three deposits regardless of amount each quarter I will receive further free books. The catorgories range within each age group but I am impressed with a bank using an incentive to save and eduate at the same time. The bas book is fairly boring but is in bright colours and to my mind makes banking as it is, no frills and fancy goods to ...  Read the complete review

I first had dealings with the Bradford and Bingley building society back in1998 when I was researching the best place to open an account for my children.. After much research on my part their Kidzone account was near the top of the list and we duly opened two accounts. Obviously the Kidzone account is specially designed for children, more specifically for those ages 14 and under. Opening an account is relatively straightforward. As this is an account for children it has to be operated as a trustee account i.e. someone else operates the account on their behalf (usually, but not exclusively the parent). The trustee has to provided proof of identity (unless they ...  Read the complete review

I am a shareholder in Bradford & Bingley. I used to have a savings account when it was a Building Society, but then it demutualised and floated on the stock exchange and we all got a nice bundle of shares. I was very happy! As a shareholder I decided that, as I was seeking to remortgage my house I would approach them for a quote. I had a spare afternoon so I went to the Altrincham branch. The staff were very friendly & helpful (typically northern!). I was able to see an adviser at half an hours notice (Nationwide I had to book a week in advance!!) The advisor was well presented, friendly and knowledgable. She took all my details and input them ...  Read the complete review

When my daughter was born as well as gifts she accumalated large sums of money, so decideding to bring her up with some sense of saving we opened an account for her. Well we opened a few, each bank/building society had perks and free gifts to be gained, so we went for the lot. For convenience whenever she gained more money we deposited into the Bradford and Bingley, as it was the nearest to our home. Imagine our surprise after six months to get a letter stating as we had made three or more deposits we were entitled to another free book, in addition to the one we recieved when we opened the account. We made our choice and two weeks late ...  Read the complete review