I'm not sure it's possible to rate a bank as more than three stars, let alone one I've never…read moreactually been in - so, as bank go, Nationwide, yer alright! My actual reason for commenting on this particular branch is that I feel the profile of its two outdoor cashpoints needs raising - why are there always huge queues outside the neighbouring Lloyds TSB cashpoint and yet nobody ever using this one? Beats me.

This is a very, very busy branch since Nationwide took over the Portman Building Society. Its…read morereceived quite a bit of investment, so there's a fair few holes-in-the-wall available. And there's often at least one greeter on duty, who will either demonstrate the machines or see to a query, so that the queue is often a little shorter than it looks. However, the level of expertise of the staff seems to have gone down in recent years, and the regard for privacy. I recently had a member of staff come to see me in the banking hall, rather than taking me to one of the glass-walled interview rooms. And a cashier who was taciturn to the point of . well, not quite rudeness, but not far off. I think its a teething problem with integrating the Portman customer, I hope it is, anyway, because its a good company with good products, very centrally located with a lot of facilities available on a Saturday, when most of us need them most.

Fantastic service and staff. My son bought himself a second…read morehand phone here. A week later, a few issues arose with it. Took it back into the shop & they did everything they could to fix the issue (including paying for a new battery to be fitted). The issue couldn't be resolved, so they offered a full refund. He choose to get a different phone & no issues with it. They were so helpful & polite throughout. Fantastic.

Pawnbrokers are often affluent in products due to misfortune, desperation or just people trying to…read moremake a quick buck. They are ruthless in their pricing and more often than not, if you don't have something of true worth you'll be turned away. Like TK Maxx, it's a myth that you can actually get anything decent in these things-CD's are cheap, but remember people have already disowned them for 50p so unless you want another copy of M People's 'greatest' hits, its just not worth it. I can't speak for the pawners that make this shop functionable, but in Grimsby it's a disparaging sight to see men selling off their wedding rings and family heirlooms with no intention of ever trying to get them back.

Pawnbrokers. Find most of your Computing, entertainment…read morerequirements here. Good selection

When I was finding it difficult to find a suitable PI insurance policy, I was recommended to…read morecontact PI Expert. They were extremely helpful and was immediately able to find the policy that best suited my needs.

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.

This little high street branch is the epitome of friendly banking. Ask for Lucy (the branch…read moremanager) should you have any issues. She is a lovely helpful lady with every answer at her finger tips. There are usually two tellers on duty at any time and because it's a relatively small branch the queue moves really quickly.

I have had an account here for some years and have never yet had a bad experience with C & G. Staff…read moreare so cheery, attentive and, more inportantly, DO their job. Great experience and I would recommend this company to all. Thank you for everything.

A friend of mine has always sworn by this place so while I was out today running a few shoe related…read moreerrands in town I thought it would be wise to get the massive wad of Euros I've had on me, since I returned home from travelling a few months ago, exchanged. The reason that my friend (Frazz) has always sworn by this place is that they will apparently match any conversion rate that you have been offered. So he cheats, by getting a couple of good quotes and then exaggerating them a bit to his own gain. I, however, am a rubbish cheat and get the feeling that these guys are much better at this game than I am. On my visit today I found the place to be totally down to business straight forward beuro de change with less in the way of packaging than your average bank. Great I thought, but as I stood there in the queue I noticed a distinct air of haggling going on between the man with the conversion screen behind the counter and every customer he served. Then it dawned on me that, like Frazz, you have to be in the game here or they will be making their profit from you. Having done no research into what my Euros are actually worth I turned on my heel and beat a hasty retreat. I suppose the moral of the story here is if you're going to use this place there is a good rate to be had. But do your research!

This is the shop to go to for business. No frills, nothing fancy, and secure facilities for the…read morestaff, we're talking cash only, and the best exchange rate in Brighton. For instance, at a time when Thomas Cook up the road were doing £1 to E1.19, The Coin Shop was doing £1 to E 1.23. Its right in the centre of Brighton, don't miss it!