Metro Bank has got to be one of the coolest banks on the high-street, they were the first bank to…read morelaunch high-street stores in the UK in over 150 years, since then they've grown to around 77 branches, most of them are in London, but they have a growing presence north of the M25. This location in Fulham Broadway is pretty cool, the staff were friendly and attentive and printed my new card in-store, I only had to wait for a couple of minutes. I love how if you lose or have a problem with your card, you can come into store and get a new one, compared to other high street banks that make you wait for days. I was even able to leave, get a few things from Sainsbury's and come back. The store is normally open until 8 pm but as of the time of writing (September 2021), they are still on reduced hours, closing at 6 pm. I do also dislike how like all Metro Bank locations, they lack indoor cash machines, this can often mean the experience of paying in and withdrawing money is quicker, but the staff are friendly and happy to help, as quick as possible. 4* - Friendly service, the bank looked pretty good too, lacking some features but still all in all a good place to bank. Review #3600

I've been a customer of Lloyds Bank ever since I joined them as a student back in the mid 80s. The…read moreservice has generally been good over the last few decades and I've seen various innovations come and go. However, despite the internet age and the convenience of internet banking, it's still reassuring to see a branch of your bank on the high street. The Epsom branch of Lloyds is very convenient for me as I can pop in her before work. They've been trying to jazz up the appearance indoors but ultimately, what we want as customers is fast, efficient service by the tellers and customer service agents. My philosophy is to get in quick and get out quick! I've used this Epsom branch to make overseas transfers of money and to deposit cheques, which still can't be done online. They've been good at delivering the service. No complaints from this customer.

This branch of Santander is one of the many banks I visited during my time in London, it is a nice,…read moremodern store and a pretty average of size, right next to Green Park Underground, it is also next to M&S Simply Food and Metro, a rival bank on Piccadilly, London. The store is modern and had a decent number of machines for basic banking, such as withdrawing and paying in cash/cheques and more. The bank had a nice, modern feel to it, and it is probably one of my favourite Santander branches in the city, with Santander branches tending to be a little dull, old-fashioned and uninspiring, this branch in most cases was different. Opening hours (AGAIN) are a big flaw for this bank, it is something I've found common in London to a degree that the branch is only open 9-5 on weekends, again opening an hour later on Wednesday's. It's like living in a foreign land, being 2 hours on the train up north in Manchester, I'm used to banks being open all day Saturday too with the occasional Sunday opening (Lloyds Bank and TSB on Market Street, Manchester), and find it ridiculous that yet again this is another bank which works the old-fashioned, generic hours which really don't suit 2019. Put that in comparison, Metro Bank which is next store is open 8-8 (TWELVE HOURS!) during the week, closing at 6 on Saturday's, and opening at Sunday Trading Hours on Sunday (11-5) 3* - pretty modern bank, average sized in a good location but let down by opening hours and other minor factors.

This is a lovely big, spacious branch. It's geared up to business banking and as such there are…read morealways plenty of staff around to help with queries. Although they give their address as Ten Pound Walk, it's actually on Heavens Way, which is just off to the left, and then into one of the little cul-de-sacs - took me quite a while to find it the first time. Loads of parking outside. Really handy, close to town but so much calmer. Staff are really friendly and unlike town branches seem much less hurried. Check the opening hours before you go though - I'm not sure, but think they may shut a bit earlier than many banks.

There's always a queue at this place…read more TEG compete against the major banks and Post Office rates. Definitely worth using if you don't have the time to shop around and check the competition. They also give a further rate discount if you wish to purchase HUGE amounts of currency (ask at the desk - you will need to have ID). The staff were very patient and helpful. They even advised whether my bank would charge me for the transaction using my debit card.

Your search ends. Here is where you should exchange your mula when in London town…read more I was in desperate need for some British pounds after stupidly withdrawing a bunch of euros (this is what happens when your head is still in the clouds after a ridiculously long and delayed flight, thank you United). After doing some quick research on the best places to exchange cash, I came across a few forums that mentioned Thomas Exchange. Luckily there was a branch a brisk 15 minute walk from where I was staying. I went there around mid-morning on a Tuesday and had no trouble finding it in a covered arcade. There were a few people in line, but it moved very quickly. The tellers were very quick in handling each person's request. I've seen banks in other countries where they would spend a good 30 minutes with each person, counting and recounting the cash, putting it through a counting machine, and then manually counting again. Thank goodness they didn't do this here or else I'd be waiting for half a day. Best of all the exchange rate was great, only off the market value by a few pennies. I'm writing this Yelp review to point others in the direction of Thomas Exchange, but also so that I can remember to come here next time I'm in London!

Halifax at Westfield London is one of two major banks inside Europe's largest shopping centre in…read morethe Shepherds Bush area of Kensington, London. It is pretty handy in its location, with cash machines which can be accessed whenever the main bank is open or closed, perhaps to withdraw cash to spend in the mall. The branch isn't as modern as one would expect as it is a modern mall but basically falls into the average look and feel of a Halifax store, albeit a little smaller. The opening hours are quite useful being open until 18:30 daily, only shutting on Sunday's but this is common for 99% of banks in the UK. There is a small amount of seating, but it isn't the most comfortable or relaxing seating, but it still is one of the better places in the mall perhaps to sit down and relax for a moment, connecting onto the reasonable free-wifi, perhaps to do some online banking, yelping and everything in-between. Location, free-wifi (common for every bank), long opening hours and cash machines make this location "A-OK", a three-star rating is warranted mainly for ease and location.

Recently revamped and redecorated this bank is nice, big and modern…read more The staff are very helpful and the queues usually move fairly quickly. The services available are what you would expect of a main stream bank. There are private rooms if you want to discuss anything in private with the staff. I've never had any problems in this bank and foudn the staff friendly and helpful.

I have been banking with this bank for about ten years now and the have always been reliable and…read morehelpful. Whenever you go into the bank there is always a queue but their staff are quick at the counters and the queue soon disappears. Their personal bankers upstairs are also very helpful and informative in terms of what is available to you and getting your details changed in terms of moving house. They are always good at keeping contact with any changes that may happen. Another nice touch is the welcoming staff that points you in the right direction to get things done efficiently for you.