Very friendly branch of this bank with helpful staff. Still maintains a personal banker service…read more There's an external ATM which is useful. Not far from the town centre and practically next to one of the market entrances. Parking can be a problem - I usually walk down from one of the two town car parks.

This is an oddly located tiny bank in Penarth, well away from the glut of other such banky branches…read more(that sounds like a woodland scene) which live on Windsor Road. Inside, the area for customers is very small, and you're often squeezing past one another. But the service is usually swift, and the staff remember you as a customer and are quite chatty. Sometimes too chatty; I once nipped in to draw out some money for the train and ended up nearly missing it as the lady talked on and on about the weather. But too chatty is not the worst of complaints, really. One notable feature about this bank: they have a cash machine outside which is in the most ridiculous location of all time. Firstly, it's right on the corner of a road, so people come and double park in front of pedestrian crossings and on yellow lines so that other cars can't get through. Fools. Secondly, it's halfway up the wall so they've constructed a little set of steps to take you up to it. I hate standing up there because you feel very on display and the top step is pretty narrow. People in their hundreds must have fallen backwards off them without thinking. Banking has become a daredevil sport.

All Royal bank of Scotland customers need to bank in this branch of Nat West in Penarth as we don't…read morehave a branch of RBS here. There is a customer car park at the rear of the building and an automated door and ramp for wheelchair users. The branch staff are always courteous if a little reserved and although the branch is small, it is always clean and presentable. My one fault with this branch is that the ATM outside is only accesible up a couple of steps so if you are in a wheelchair, this is unreachable. Another issue is that when queues build up inside there never seems to be any staff available to come to help and you can have a long wait if the branch is busy.

I grew up in Penarth so this particular branch of Barclays has always been my favourite. I…read morerecognize lots of faces from my childhood and those beautiful halcyon days where my grandparents used to put money in my bank account every week for me to go shopping with. As it's a small town you can usually drop in and see a personal banker without too much waiting although the desks are right near the entrance so private conversations don't exactly feel private. Lunchtime queues can be a bit mad so best to avoid between the hours of 12 and 2.

This bank has a very prominent location in the centre of this seaside town. It is not a very busy…read morebranch and I've never had more than one person ahead of me in the queue. However, the staff obviously have targets to meet and I am always being asked whether I would like an appointment to have a financial review. (Jargon for what can we sell you to make lots of money out of you.) The staff can be a bit grumpy when I decline their offer. There is free parking on the surrounding streets although it can be a bit hit and miss actually finding a space, especially in the tourist season.

A great little branch of this bank right on the main street. Friendly staff and not usually too…read morebusy so you don't have long to wait. The cashpoint outside is very useful too.

With only two cashier windows, this Lloyds is the tiniest bank I've been in, but it's also the…read morequietest - after countless trips here, I've only had to wait in line twice. When I had an account with Lloyds, this was my go-to bank, instead of the crazy sister branch on Queen Street. The staff here are extremely friendly (even complimenting me on a hat I was wearing), in addition to being efficient and helpful on pretty much every occasion. A cash machine can be found outside, which is normally less busy than the Tesco option a few minutes' walk away (especially on a Friday and Saturday night). The only downside is that it's not open as late as other branches and closed all day on Saturday and Sunday. Please not this branch also boasts a Financial Health Specialist.

This awesome little Barclays is so convenient for those quick drop ins and withdrawals. The ladies…read morethat work behind the bulletproof glass (or cashiers as they're commonly known) are super quick and polite. Always saying 'thank you for waiting' as you approach the glass, even if you've only just walked in and there's no queue whatsoever. It's pretty cramped so if you need to pay in a large sum of money or do any laundering then this probably isn't your best best as a whisper uttered at one side of the shop can be heard crystal clear from the other. For more personal services, (overdrafts, morgages etc) there is an area for personal bankers, again though, due to the size of the shop, don't expect your private life to remain entirely private.

Barclays has been in Holton Road for a long time, but it has only recently moved into these larger…read morepremises. The staff are helpful and well trained. There is now plenty of room for them to carry out confidential conversations with ther customers. There are also, of course, the usual cashier counters along one wall of the branch. The building itself is over 100 years old and was part of the former Dan Evans department store whch closed down last year. Inside, the accomodation has been refurbished and is well lit and airey. The new location of this branch is better than before and it is now close to the heart of the shopping area.

Natwest has to be the best local bank! Friendly, safe and above all not as money grabbing as some…read moreof the others This little branch is small but does the job

Pretty good bank. Try to avoid the busy times as there only ever seems to be twocashiers on at any…read moretime. Other than that they're efficient, fairly friendly and give general good service.

This branch of hsbc is handily situated in the centre of Penarth and is always immaculate inside…read more There are both steps and a ramp for wheelchair acess outside and an automated door system. The ATM situated outside is also conveniently placed for wheelchair users or those with mobility scooters. Inside the branch often has fresh flowers and the staff are very friendly. The branch is quite small and there are only 3 windows, two of which are often closed so you can sometimes wait a while if there is a queue.If you require more privacy for your transactions, private rooms are available.