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A Great no nonsense Bank

5
A traditional bank with modern approach Reviewed on: 5th January 2019
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PATHETIC AND INCOMPETANT

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What a pathetic antiquated bank this is. With any modern bank I can open a Savings Account online in minutes or even seconds but not with Birmingham Midshires. I applied online to open a Savings Account with B M on 8th November 2017, but was told that within the next few days I would receive a letter with instructions on how to complete the application . A letter duly arrived asking for a cheque from my linked account and Proof of Identification in the form of an original bank statement not more than 3 months old. Like a lot of people I operate paperless banking, so I had to go to my bank and ask for a certified copy of a recent statement. This was all done and sent back by return...........SEVEN WEEKS later I finally received a letter dated 28th December “Welcoming me to my New Savings Account”. When I did try and telephone I was put through to an adviser who sounded like a robot with no communication skills whatsoever. BM are truly fresh out of the ark. Having finally connected to my account online, I was presented with pages that gave the appearance of being designed by a child. But on reflection perhaps a modern child would have done a better job!! I gave one star as there isn't a lower option. Perhaps the Directors of BM should finally start taking notice of all the negative feedback that they are receiving. As part of the Lloyds Banking Group they should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves. Reviewed on: 5th January 2019
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