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.

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 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.