Kent Reliance: Bonds reviews

Name: Bonds
Rating: 2.72 (15 reviews)

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2.72

Based on 15 reviews, last reviewed 25th Mar 2026

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Local branch Although I can bank online with Kent Reliance, I have a branch near where I live, and it makes such a difference to be able to pop in when I need to. ... Read more Reviewed on: 25th March 2026

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1

Customer Service Beyond Bad Great interest rates, but the telephone customer service is beyond bad, providing misleading nformation which contradicts the information on the websi... Read more Reviewed on: 28th November 2024

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Kent Reliance Bonds reviews (15)

Shambolic

I opened an account with KR, one of the best rates around. I went to my bank Natwest to make a transfer, and was told it was best to test out with a small sum, in case the money went to the wrong account. So I did 1k. It was ok. I went on holiday and called KR to explain - was told the money should be in within 14 days which the 1k was. When I came back, I went to NW to make a further transfer. Despite the money being mine and that the KR account also showed my name, NW said I needed proof of ID, so I have had to return. Then I was told only 20k max, or I'd have to pay a fee. SO to cut a long story short, the banks are ALL GREEDY B******. Not exactly difficult to do to warrant a fee to transfer. So I have had to come back to NW a few times to do the transfer. THEN I checked my NW account and saw large amounts of deposits. Kent Reliance had returned all but one of my transfer, claiming I was outside the 14 days. Waste of space Reviewed on: 30th July 2022

Failed to carry out instructions

Ignored maturity instructions, failed to remedy this timeously. Reviewed on: 5th February 2022

Matured 12 month fixed term deposit reinvested without my consent

My 12 month fixed term deposit matured one month ago and I expected the money to be kept in a holding account until I decided what to do with it. It turns out that it was automatically reinvested in another 12 month term account without my explicit consent. Furthermore, I am told that I cannot access my money for 12 months, even with a penalty. I was told this was in the T & C's when I first opened the account. This has got to be in the least unfair, if not unlawful. I will be pursuing this but, in the meantime, I just want others to beware of this very unscrupulous bank. Reviewed on: 28th June 2021

Maturing Bond

When bond due to muture no paperwork sent. On maturity date automatically transferred to another bond. And eventually admitted no paperwork work sent because of error. Warning check your maturity dates or your money could be tied in for years Reviewed on: 23rd May 2021

Absolutely appalling Ombudsman to be informed

Absolutely no customer service at all! Trying to activate a Power of Attorney for an elderly relative has been an absolute nightmare. Caught abroad in the Covid-19 problems I asked for the Society to use the Office of the Public Guardian site to verify that I do indeed have a Power of Attorney in place and should therefore be able to access money for care Home fees etc. They were unwilling to do this. The OPG tell me that an email marked urgent would guarantee a response in 48 hours but they, Kent Reliance, seem unable or unwilling to do anything to help. They cannot even tell me whether they have actually asked for this information! I will be flying into the UK to deal with this matter in person but apparently I cannot make an appointment at any branch, or the Head Office to see anyone to ensure that my relatives money can be released. I was told that "there are no appointments and branches are only open for essential business, like for people needing to get cash". Clearly moving money out of an investment account to a bank so that Care Home fees can be paid is not essential! This situation is now causing enormous stress. They have admitted that they have registered a complaint and told me their Complaints team would be in touch within three working days. This is now eight working days ago and despite repeated phone calls I have heard absolutely nothing from them. I really have no idea how to get a response from them that means anything. Repeated assurances that the Complaints team will be in touch mean nothing and because a complaint has been raised no-one else will deal with this. I can no longer see any alternative than to refer the matter to the relevant Ombudsman. Reviewed on: 15th July 2020

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