Halifax Reviews

With me about to go on me hols, I'm feeling a bit socially aware so I thought I'd slip one in that may even help a few folks. In a world of "haves" and "have nots" it's easy to be isolationist about the most basic of things we maybe take for granted. Social exclusion is one of the current in-phrases within ...  Read the complete review

Being a Halifax customer for 6 years I think they are quite good, but I fear are starting to lose it slightly. First- the good experience. Someone had cloned the details of my Switch card, taking about £300 out of my account, from a ASDA petrol station in Leicester, a place i've never been to. Having local bank staff was very handy ...  Read the complete review

This comes with a chequebook and Solo debit card, and has internet and phone banking too. If you use the branch network, be ready for a sales pitch every time you want to pay in a cheque, Worst of all is that they won't pay items if you don't have the money in the account, no matter how small the amount is. Then they ...  Read the complete review

I am a member of the Halifax and I hold a current account. The Halifax states that a holder of a current account is entitled to 3 days grace, meaning if a cheque is cashed and there is unsufficient funds in your account they will allow you three days to put the money into the account so the cheque can clear. I regularly send out ...  Read the complete review

I have banked with the Halifax for at least six years now, and I have always found them easy to use. The main problems I have encountered with them during the time I have been banking with them is their phone banking system, God forbid if you ever want to speak to a human being! I found this out when I lost my cash card recently and I needed to ...  Read the complete review

Having been with Lloyds TSB since i was 17 till i was 19, i had to call the bank with some kind of problem almost every week. Whether it was a direct debit gone wrong, or a standing order that was cancelled and then got paid anyway, there was always a problem. So i decided to change banks. I joined with halifax, having a bad credit record ...  Read the complete review

I have banked with the Halifax since 1970 - a current account no less and yes, they did have them in those days! They gave me a mortgage as a young divorcee. They gave me concessions on the mortgage repayments when I returned to University as a mature student with a family. I remortgaged with them repeatedly as I moved house but not without ...  Read the complete review

One of the best high street banks, but you can do better online. - Advantages: Good current account, lots of branches, access account via internet - Disadvantages: not as good value as internet only banks

I have recently taken out a mortgage with the halifax. Although the recent trouble with the courts i think they have woken up. I arranged a meeting with the mortgage advisor and i came out of the meeting, very, very impressed and clear in what i was taking out. The advisor took the time to guide me through any queries i had. I must admit ...  Read the complete review

I have been with the Halifax for the past 6 years (about that) and so far I have not really been too impressed. I joined this bank after I got married and it was the same bank as my husband's and we both agreed it would be easier for us if we were are the same bank. This was fine until we split up and my husband refused to pay some of the ...  Read the complete review

Mmbop doopie wop ba do wop dooo yeah, that was an awesome song. Story for you all. Gather round the fire and feel free to take the marshallows, they are supplied by Michelin. The tale begins..... I was walking down the street to set up an account in Halifax when from know where, I arrived. I went in and asked to speak with the ...  Read the complete review

Due to other problems with banks I stumbled across the Halifax Cardcash account. Fifty pounds to open it, Solo Card, cheque book but no guarantee card, no overdraft, no spending over your limit. At first it sounded fantastic, being a student it meant I couldnt be tempted by offers of big overdrafts, etc. But the more I look into things the ...  Read the complete review

This Opinion has been in the making since I first joined Dooyoo back in July but had been put on hold until now due to the problems that we have had since my husband started his IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement). First it was going to be full of praise for them as when we first got into financial difficulties nearly four years ago, ...  Read the complete review

This review is an insight into the way the Halifax will treat you once you are a customer rather than the deals they are offering. To see their latest deals go to www.halifax.co.uk I had been dedicated to the Halifax since I had any real money to talk of. I have used nearly every service That they offer including current account and ...  Read the complete review

I have been with halifax since before their de-mutualisation, and have always found the staff helpful and polite, and the products are very competitive. On becoming a student about 6 years ago, their account offered by far the best deal of all major banks, with no freebies, but a great, free, overdraft facility straight away. It was ...  Read the complete review

I have the priviledge of working for the Halifax and I'll have to say it is one of the best banks you can ever find. Before I never really used to bother about banks and what interest I am earning on my account - until I joined the Halifax! It gave me the oportunity to get a feel & experience of the Banking & Finance world. I banked ...  Read the complete review

If you are considering the Halifax for anything, DONT DO IT. I concur with other opinions, the Halifax is arrogant, self centered and greedy. It is impossible to deal with an organisation that has rules and systems that hinder communication. Sorting out problems (and there are many) becomes a nightmare and a personal crusade. I ...  Read the complete review

I have had a cardcash account with the Halifax for 15 years. I ran it with the sole intention of haviong all my direct debits in one place. My bacs salary goes into my current account, which, fortunately is not with the Halifax. You might wonder why have the DD's in a totally separate bank. Well, I am paid for most of my work by ...  Read the complete review

When the Halifax changed from a Bank into a Building society, I feared the worst. I expected an increase in charges and poor service. i couldnt have been proved more wrong. One of the most beneficial things i find with the Halifax is their telephone banking facility. With this you can pay bills, check your balance, and also listen to a list of ...  Read the complete review

So it?s time for your Ciao or Dooyoo payment but you need somewhere to have the payments made. Now of course many people already have bank accounts, but it?s a really good idea to open a separate account just for your Ciao payments. The main reason for this is ease of use. You won?t have to muddle up different bank transfers, worry about missing ...  Read the complete review