A more helpful solution/response would be to approach either another high street bank, HSBC have been favourable to others in the past from what I remember or maybe give Cater Allen a call. They are highly recommended on here by quite a few and are aimed at contractors. Details can be found here
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Best thing to do is go via your accountant. Most of them have links with a particular bank."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Cater Allen = Santander as well and I have had no issues at all. I would guess more to do with bad luck, bt I may be wrong.Originally posted by escapeUK View PostWhat ever you do avoid Abbey / Santander. Natwest are switched on and professional.Comment
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I am with these guys and appart from a little downtime on their online system last year they have been faultless.Originally posted by escapeUK View PostWhat ever you do avoid Abbey / Santander. Natwest are switched on and professional.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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Well you are lucky. 5 weeks trying to deal with the morons in their call centre just to open an account tells another story.Originally posted by northernladuk View PostI am with these guys and appart from a little downtime on their online system last year they have been faultless.
Seriously incompetent and unprofessional. I hope nothing ever goes wrong for you,as I guarantee you will not be able to speak to anyone who actually has the authority to decide something.
"Oh you sent your fax on Friday and the new accounts team are still looking at faxs received on Thursday". On monday, tuesday and thursday the week after.
Its my duty to warn people away from them.Comment
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Yeah, I've used Cater Allen. They are extremely professional.Originally posted by escapeUK View PostWell you are lucky. 5 weeks trying to deal with the morons in their call centre just to open an account tells another story.
Seriously incompetent and unprofessional. I hope nothing ever goes wrong for you,as I guarantee you will not be able to speak to anyone who actually has the authority to decide something.
"Oh you sent your fax on Friday and the new accounts team are still looking at faxs received on Thursday". On monday, tuesday and thursday the week after.
Its my duty to warn people away from them.Comment
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WHSOriginally posted by escapeUK View PostWhat ever you do avoid Abbey / Santander. Natwest are switched on and professional.
Abbey have lost the plot since Santander took them over. I opened a Natwest business account online. Very quick & easy.Comment
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