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Review of the Nationwide, FlexAccount:

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Needed to carry out some transactions in branch.

Needed to carry out some transactions in branch. The branch staff were extremely helpful, I hope the Nationwide keep their branch network, it really does make a difference! Reviewed on: 16th April 2026

Review of the Hanley Economic Building Society, Savings:

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BEWARE you will be charged to access your own money!

I wanted to close my account because I needed the money. I was told there would be a charge to transfer my money by bank transfer or no charge if I received a check (Smart money not so smart as it won't accept U.K. spelling!!.). They only send checks second class post which means it took 10 days from the date the check was issued until it cleared into my bank account. That's £53 in lost interest on my money .... a nice little earner for the Hanley! Reviewed on: 16th April 2026

Reply from Hanley Economic Building Society Thank you for your feedback. I’m sorry to hear about the frustration you experienced when closing your account. When an account is closed, we offer a choice of payment methods. A bank transfer carries a fee, which is explained at the time, while a cheque is provided free of charge. Cheques are issued and sent by second class post, and the time taken to clear then depends on the receiving bank. Any loss of interest during this period is not retained by the Society, and there is no intention to disadvantage customers. We aim to be clear and transparent about the options available and will continue to review our processes based on feedback. Response date: 29th April 2026

Review of the Monument, Savings:

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TInterest rates have become less competitive

The App works well, but whilst interest rates were initially competitive they have fallen behind their competitors. Reviewed on: 14th April 2026

Review of the Marcus by Goldman Sachs, Savings:

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Withdrawals are easy and fast

Withdrawals are easy and fast, well designed online interface Reviewed on: 24th March 2026

Review of the Aviva, Car insurance:

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Actually appreciate and reward safe drivers.

Actually appreciate and reward safe drivers with competitive renewal quotations. One of the few, perhaps the only, insurer to realise that drivers who have NEVER had a claim are worth keeping! Reviewed on: 5th September 2025

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