Co-operative Bank

Express Review on Co-operative Bank
by - written on 19/09/09
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Opened an account with the Co-Op for a brief period back in 2007. Big mistake, I found their internet banking service awful and outdated, difficult to get anything done in branch and the statements didn't half of the information I expected them too.

Sure, they are a "liberal" organisation which ties in nicely with my political and ideological beliefs but for what price?

Mind Your Cash With Cash Minder (305 words)
by - written on 03/08/09 (Very useful, 86 readings)
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I have quite a bad credit rating and had tried unsuccessfully to open a new bank account, this was due to wanting to reclaim by bank charges. I was advised that sometimes they will refund charges and then close your account. I checked about online and discovered the Co-operative Bank. They offer an account called the CashMinder account which is suitable for everyone, even people who are bankrupt. I went in during a busy lunch hour and was immediately given a seat and a simple form to fill in. They only require basic details and as long as you are on the electoral roll they only need a passport or driving licence as ID. If you are not on the electoral roll you ...  Read the complete review

Express Review on Co-operative Bank
by Tenants' Assoc Treasurer - written on 08/07/09
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Useless if you are located in London. Have managed our tenants' association banking through them for the past 4 years and now ready to move back to HSBC. No business support from their local branch so everything must be done by phone (at 0870 rates) or by post -- adds up to delays and cheerful but poorly trained call centre staff.

Easy account opening process (163 words)
by - written on 07/02/09 (Useful, 69 readings)
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I have recently opened a basic Cashminder account and have found the whole experience to be very easy and hassle free. I turned up at the branch at 09:30 when they opened, without an appointment and was immediately shown a seat and my details taken. I had already checked online what ID I would need (Passport & Driving Licence) and I was asked the minimum of questions. After no more than ten minutes, the assistant informed me that all should be fine and my welcome pack would arrive within the week, which it did. I was able to register for phone and internet banking straight away and my visa Electon card turned up the following day with the PIN following a couple of ...  Read the complete review

Co-operative Bank: Co-op Hits The Mark! (182 words)
by - written on 05/02/09 (Useful, 34 readings)
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I was looking for a no nonsense bank account after having been let down by Barclays on numerous occasions. I had read about The Co-operative bank on a moneysaving website and all the signs looked very positive. I opened a basic cashminder account in September as this was ideal as a sole trader because it was free from charges, such as direct debits and standing orders. The whole process took about 20 minutes over the phone to setup and I was informed within 7 days that i had been accepted. Setting up the login online was problem free and the whole site was clear and easy to read. I could even do all the same things that I use to do with barclays, such as ...  Read the complete review