excellant way to save, also run by members so all profits put back into the union. loans available…read morewith no credit checks

This is a credit union run by volunteers…read more It costs £3 to join and £1 opens your account. There are three branches - Parkstone, Bournemouth and Christchurch. Interest is paid at 1.5 percent per month, apr 19%. Yes folks! I am looking forward to doing some work with them from April as a budget coach - er no, not a bus! At present it is much safer to save money in Credit Unions as the base rate with banks is so low. Older people can benefit greatly as well as others on a low income.

I am always impressed when I go into Barclays Bank. They are always friendly and helpful and tend…read moreto go out of their way to make sure that you leave happy and satisfied. I have never had any issues with them. They have a couple of cash machines outside as well as a cash machine inside the lobby and a paying in machine together with a machine that can give you balances/statements instead of having to wait for a cashier. The building is very spacious so you hardly ever find it to be crowded. A big 5*

went in this branch recently to open a new account. great helpful service as soon as walked in…read more went to private area to sort out details. impressed with how quick and easy it was to do. guy who did all the setting up was very professional and helpful. waiting for bank details to arrive and then will have easy access to account etc. online banking easy to set up too.

This is a small branch located in North End. There are 3 or 4 cashier windows and two desks for…read morepersonal advisors as well as an office. My wife and I recently used this branch to open an account for her. As she is a foreigner this is sometimes quite a difficult process but we had no problems at this branch. We were taken to an office and must have spent about 45 mintes to an hour opening an account. We were not rushed at all and the advisor who served us was very friendly and chatty. There was a fairly big queue but that is to be expected. This branch offers what you need without needeing to go into the city centre.

Really nice professional looking office in a busy High Street. The office is large, spacious, well…read morelit and furnished. Although I have an account elsewhere, this branch were extremely helpful on the day of my visit. I had a minor glitch but they were able to advise and assist me to resolve it. Excellent serviceThank You.