Why did you go to Barclays?
Barclays charges for everything and very suspicious in terms of money laundering
Before I opened an account I made an investigation.
HSBC with Business Direct is the best option for contracting.
It is absolutely free when you do all the things via Internet Banking.
They opened the account very quickly
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Reply to: How long till Bank Account opens?
Collapse
You are not logged in or you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:
- You are not logged in. If you are already registered, fill in the form below to log in, or follow the "Sign Up" link to register a new account.
- You may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
- If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
Logging in...
Previously on "How long till Bank Account opens?"
Collapse
-
Well the bank manager did call me back, said that my account should be open by Monday and I should get my "Welcome Pack" by Wednesday. We shall see.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by ads1980 View PostBarclays were terrible with me and I also had the same problem where the manager wouldnt call back. After 3 weeks I had still not received anything even though they had put my account into a negative amount after taking out the first months charges. I ended up closing the account after many arguments with them and got the charges refunded. They then asked if I would be kind enough to take all the documentation and card reader back to the branch to drop it off. I told them if they wanted it that badly they could come to my house and collect it. I will never use them or advise anyone to use them ever again.
I went for the "I've already got an account with Barclays so must be easier" approach I guess. Not had any problems yet...
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by Bleachie View PostI have opened a business bank account with Barclays
Cancel it and go with Cater Allen.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by chana7 View PostBy this I mean the time from walking into the bank and all of the related paraphenalia () dropping through the door. I rang up and obtained the account number pretty quickly (3-4 days)
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by chana7 View PostBarclays took 8 working days to get mine sorted. Did you ask for a date for when it would be set up?
Call the business account services rather than the account manager directly.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by Bleachie View PostI have opened a business bank account with Barclays 2 weeks ago; I'm still waiting for the account to open and my bank manager never calls back when i leave a message..
How long did it take you to open a bank account?
Cut your losses and go somewhere else.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by Bleachie View PostI have opened a business bank account with Barclays 2 weeks ago; I'm still waiting for the account to open and my bank manager never calls back when i leave a message..
How long did it take you to open a bank account?
Call the business account services rather than the account manager directly.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by Bleachie View PostI have opened a business bank account with Barclays 2 weeks ago; I'm still waiting for the account to open and my bank manager never calls back when i leave a message..
How long did it take you to open a bank account?
Leave a comment:
-
How long till Bank Account opens?
I have opened a business bank account with Barclays 2 weeks ago; I'm still waiting for the account to open and my bank manager never calls back when i leave a message..
How long did it take you to open a bank account?Tags: None
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Streamline Your Retirement with iSIPP: A Solution for Contractor Pensions Sep 1 09:13
- Making the most of pension lump sums: overview for contractors Sep 1 08:36
- Umbrella company tribunal cases are opening up; are your wages subject to unlawful deductions, too? Aug 31 08:38
- Contractors, relabelling 'labour' as 'services' to appear 'fully contracted out' won't dupe IR35 inspectors Aug 31 08:30
- How often does HMRC check tax returns? Aug 30 08:27
- Work-life balance as an IT contractor: 5 top tips from a tech recruiter Aug 30 08:20
- Autumn Statement 2023 tipped to prioritise mental health, in a boost for UK workplaces Aug 29 08:33
- Final reminder for contractors to respond to the umbrella consultation (closing today) Aug 29 08:09
- Top 5 most in demand cyber security contract roles Aug 25 08:38
- Changes to the right to request flexible working are incoming, but how will contractors be affected? Aug 24 08:25
Leave a comment: