HSBC's main branch serving Brighton centre is located close to the buses on North Street, it is an…read moreaverage sized branch by HSBC standards, albeit smaller than locations I'm more of a "regular" too such as Manchester St Ann's and Liverpool. The store has a good amount of seating and express banking machines, although I didn't like the fact that there were too many different machines for different things, such as for paying in cash and cheques and withdrawing it, considering nearly every other bank does it all in one machine now, with probably Halifax and the Lloyds Banking Group the only exception, I don't like this approach as it is confusing and slightly time-consuming depending on if you need to queue and switch between machines. There is also a small counter, which is slightly hidden into the back of the store, the waits didn't seem to be too long. Open 9-5 Monday to Saturday, the hours are pretty generic and common, but with many local banks shutting earlier especially on Saturday's, the opening hours are pretty decent here and the minimum of how they should be for a bank. Decent bank. 3*

Like the Falmer HSBC, this place is very good as banks go. There are loads of free cash machines…read moreand it's the most easily accessed place for free cash withdrawals on this end of the North Laine. There's usually a queue for the counter, but never a long wait. And there're always plenty of staff on hand in the week to help with whatever (new accounts, internet banking, loans...).

There are a couple of reasons why this is the best bank I've visited full stop:…read more The staff are polite, friendly and courteous. The branch is clean, small and easy to get to. The queues are short and it's easy to pay money and cheques in. The cash-points inside and out always have money and mini-statements, even on Bank Holidays. The best point however, is their excellent customer service. Every time I've asked about opening or closing a bank account, they've been able to help me out on the spot. They also seem knowledgable about the business bank accounts with Bank of Scotland - Halifax's sister bank - unlike all the other branches in the city!

Excellent wholesale cash and carry warehouse located on the industrial estate behind the large…read moreTesco store in Lottbridge Drove. You have to have a membership to shop in here, so you can't just pop in and shop which is a bit of a pain for all who don't have one, or know someone with one, or know someone who works there. There is plenty of free parking available in the adjoining car park. As i said before it is a warehouse, so as you can imagine it is massive - loads of different bargains to catch the eye. Massively discounted food and household goods available to buy in bulk, saving customers a fortune. The only problem is getting carried away - i always do, especially with the huge boxes of sweets and chocolates.

It really is quite a strange place to have a cash machine here, it's like the designers want you to…read moreget mugged, though the chances of something like that happening at Sussex Uni are pretty slim. I'm never sure if people actually work in there, because you never see them, and I find the whole bell thing pretty disconcerting. Poor workers. You have to ask, just what is it that they are doing up there which they don't want us to see?Planning financial meltdowns would be my guess...damn people. Good if your in a rush, and can spot the ever inflating queue outside Lloyds.

For some reason the cash points here always seem to remain vacant even when the one at the Lloyds…read moretwo minutes away has a ten-fifteen minute waiting list. I'm not absolutely sure why this is. Perhaps it's ever so slightly secluded location protects it from the masses; perhaps it's only visible when perused from a 39 degree angle; or perhaps students really are so lazy, they refuse to walk an extra couple of yards to save themselves some time. Who knows? Regardless, I recommend this branch to all cash machine fiends, eager to play the great ATM lottery - insert card; bash screen wildly; see how much you've won -. There's at least four points to choose from and barrels of laughs to be had. Inside, the service is fine, however, on occasion, I've meandered inwards only to find no staff around, the place bare, and only a little bell for company. Pressing of this friendly little metal accessory does eventually result in the magical appearance of HSBC personal, but sometimes the wait can be tediously long.

Every time I go to this branch of Halifax it usually annoys me…read more The staff are slow. There's always a queue. And whenever you ask the customer service rep for advice, they usually go and ask someone else and then return, a few minutes later saying they didn't know either! Trust me, I've experienced this on a handful of different occasions. This morning however, I experienced the exact opposite. The staff were acute and helpful. They actually knew the interest rates and had leaflets on the different accounts. There was only one lady waiting infront of me. And the guy behind the counter tried to chat me up.

This Halifax branch provides a handy cash point right at the bottom of North Street, facing Old…read moreSteine, and is frequented by many a pre-night out/ mid-night out student as they get off the 25 and head either up North Street or towards the seafront. They used to have this distorting mirror on the door when shut in the evenings, which was always good fun with beer goggled eyes. These days, I'm no longer a student, and the mirrored door is no longer there. Still, the cashpoint provides a useful service as the next bank - North Street's Natwest - is a good three minute stumble up the road.

As the name implies, this branch is right in the pedestrianised part of the town centre, so very…read moreeasy access, and its a good branch too. Its small enough so that the manager herself is often in the banking hall greeting new customers, and often working out quotes etc with them as well. I liked the level of service offered, they actually phoned back when they said they would. I'm not quite sure they have the depth of knowledge for all modern banking needs in a branch this size, but in the areas they do cover, they seem to be tip-top.

The staff in here have always been really helpful if i have had any questions about my accounts. It…read moreis so much quieter than the Eastbourne branch and much smaller, so less daunting. I always do my banking here over the Eastbourne branch.

This is a really good branch. Lots of space inside so no queues outside the door. Lots of friendly…read morehelpful staff who always ask if there is anything else they can help you with. Cash machines located inside as well as outside the branch. Nice central location on the high street so you don't need to travel out of your way. Overall a really good branch of Lloyds.