I joined this bank in 2001 in Manchester and they are one of the best banks. The High Wycombe…read morebranch is very well staffed by intelligent, polite and helpful staff. Always smartly dressed in their uniforms the customer services they offer, in my opinion, is one of the best. The bank is brilliant and you walk in to a very clean surroundings. Looks business-like too.

Abbey is one of those standard banks that does everything okay, but doesn't really stand out, to me…read moreat least. It was taken over by Santander recently, so will probably be stronger than it would have been in the current financial market. But hey, you probably know all that already. In terms of practicalities, there are a couple of other Abbey stores in Oxford, and they're all over the country, so it's a useful bank to use. The staff in this branch are usually very friendly and helpful and they are happy to offer advice without you committing to anything. The branch is quite small, but I've never had to queue very long, and it feels cosier than some of the banks in the centre of town.

The Natwest in Abingdon is in a very convenient spot in the marketplace, really easy to get to if…read moreyou are in town anyway although there is not really any nearby parking for people with mobility problems. The branch itself is in a lovely old building and the interior seems very spacious and well set-out. There arent usually queues to be served at the counter, and you can also usually be seen by an advisor quite quickly too if you need advice etc. There is a cash machine inside and another one on the side wall of the building outside.

I like this branch of Barclays because it is never busy and there is never a queue to be served!…read more There is a car-park for customers at the rear, and it is situated on the road out of Tesco so it is in quite a handy place for paying in cheques etc rather than having to go into town. The staff are always very friendly.

This branch of Barclays is situated in the Templars Square shopping centre, Cowley. It is at the…read morecar-park end of the centre. It is actually quite a small branch, but the counter always seems well-staffed and there is rarely much of a queue. I have never needed to see a financial advisor there and I am not sure how you would go about it as there never seems to be anyone around except for the counter staff. There is also a bureau de change in this branch, a cash machine and a paying-in deposit box.

The High Wycombe Halifax branch is well located right on the high street. It has several cash…read moremachines outside and quite a few cashier positions inside. It always seems busy but is well maintained and the staff seem friendly enough.

This branch has a great location located in the High Street in High Wycombe town centre. It's a…read morefairly small branch though and queues can build up in busy periods. I'd recommend trying to avoid Sat mornings and weekday lunchtimes, as queues can get quite long during these times. Staff are very helpful and efficient though and always apologise for any delays.

The High Wycombe Lloyds TSB is a large branch with ample cashier positions. It is very central and…read moreclose to the new Eden Shopping Centre. It has plenty of cash machines outside.

One of the best banks in the town centre due to the size of the branch, as it's large and airy, so…read moreeven if it's busy it doesn't feel cramped and crowded. It also has the advantage of being in a great location, close to the new Eden Shopping Centre so handy to pop to when you are out shopping. Lots of cash machines outside and friendly staff inside.

There are a number of Coventry Building Society branches in Oxford, though this is the only one in…read morethe city centre. It can be difficult to find if you're not familiar with Oxford, so if you get lost, ask for the Argos, as this is across the road. Staff are quite friendly and the branch has recently had a facelift so looks quite nice! There is also a cash machine outside which does not charge for withdrawals.