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Review of the Coventry Building Society, Savings:

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A good account for small savers

Opening an account online was a quick and easy experience. The interest rate is excellent and the added bonus of a monthly prize draw mad it even more attractive. The limit on monthly deposits is not very high but otherwise the account is very flexible. Reviewed on: 4th September 2024

Review of the Home Protect, Home Insurance:

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Huge renewal increase and poor account management.

I received two emails from Home Protect regarding the renewal of my home insurance. The first said that they had tried to take a payment for auto-renewal but the payment request had been refused. The second said, correctly, that I didn't have auto renewal set. Neither mentioned the renewal amount. When I contacted the company I realised why they had tried to auto-renew without telling me for how much. The premium increase was an enormous 60%. I was easily able to find another (better) policy for a reasonable amount with a Which? recommended company. Reviewed on: 23rd August 2024

Review of the Home Protect, Home Insurance:

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Tried to take unauthorised payment

Home protect couldn't decide whether I had automatic renewal or not. So they sent me an email telling me that I had, but that their attempt to take a payment had been declined. The sent me a second email saying that I did not have automatic renewal and that I had to pay manually. At no time did they tell me the renewal amount. When I telephoned to find the cost it became clear why they had been reluctant to tell me. The increase was enormous. I learnt my lesson and moved to a different company with a better policy for less money. Reviewed on: 14th August 2024

Review of the Chase Bank, Savings:

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Useful product

Being able to open a number of separate accounts all at a decent interest rate facilitates multiple savings objectives. Moving money in and out is easy and quick. A good app and a good system Reviewed on: 31st May 2023

Review of the Kroo, Current Account:

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Incompetent

This company tried to buy the market by getting in with a good interest rate. Unfortunately their hopeless systems and even lest useful support staff resulted only in them shooting themselves in the foot. Reviewed on: 30th March 2023

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