Virgin Money Essential Current Account Reviews

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AVOID THIS PROVIDER AT ALL COSTS. I would honestly give these guys a 0 if I could. I applied for a credit card application on 13 March, their website advises 5 working days for a response but they took a month. Within the month I called several times...

AVOID THIS PROVIDER AT ALL COSTS. I would honestly give these guys a 0 if I could. I applied for a credit card application on 13 March, their website advises 5 working days for a response but they took a month. Within the month I called several times to find out the progress of my application and was misinformed many times. I spoke to a manager called Chloe ID number CK8811 who was the rudest person I have ever had the misfortune to speak to. She refused to file a complaint when I requested on the 23rd March and refused to give me information on my own application. I eventually got rejected for the credit card and have still not received ANY information as to why I was rejected even though I have requested this many times. I checked on Experian before applying for the credit card and I had a very good credit rating so there really should not be any reason for this rejection. Worse experience I have ever had!!

NerysLevel 1

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Surely the 5 star reviews here are fake?

I haven't a clue what is in the heads of the people running Virgin Money. If you read the negative reviews you'll see the legitimate reasons why people are frustrated....

I haven't a clue what is in the heads of the people running Virgin Money. If you read the negative reviews you'll see the legitimate reasons why people are frustrated.

I have been with this bank for several years (I have no choice) and despite responses by Virgin saying 'thank you for your feedback, we will try and improve' they've done nothing other than add insult to injury.

As mentioned by other people here, you can not do much online and have to go into a branch to do transfers. You can call them up but to make a new transfer you have to go to the branch.

That isn't helped by them closing their branches!!!

I live in London where you'd think this wasn't a problem but instead of being able to go to my branch in east London I now have to go to a branch in tourist central Piccadilly Circus.

I was told in a letter that apparently my branch in east London closed because the landlord had put the rent up. Whoever heard of such a thing from a bank???!!

Then when I go all the way to Picadilly Circus I find out where the money they saved has been spent on... free coffee and sandwiches and a grand piano!!!!

I asked the teller what the hell this was and she said 'to improve customer experience''. You think sandwiches and a grand piano are preferable to me over not having to travel across London or being able to do ANYTHING online???

No double as a response to this review I'm going to get an empty 'Thanks for your feedback xxx, I'll be sure to pass that on to the relevant teams for you. If there's anything else we can help with in the meantime, just get back in touch! Thanks, Jane'.... absolute, empty rubbish. Enough of the lip service Virgin staff and !"£$% do something!!!!

This bank wouldn't exist without some sort of support from the rest of the Virgin brand.

LukeLevel 1

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Efficient staff, great product, transparent and fair charges, convenient and excellent website

very convenient for me, as I travel back and forward between countries. No fees incurred for foreign purchases and a very low fee for overseas cash withdrawals. Would be even better if one could add and pay beneficiaries from this account.

Gill GreenLevel 1

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Its ok

I cant do anything with my current account online. You can only check your balance. You cant move money cancel direct debits or anything else

JeweanLevel 1

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always friendly,helpful and efficient staff.

I have an isa and a current account with virgin,opened just over a year ago. Unlike other banks I don’t get hassled about my accounts . Information is sent on a regular basis but the customer is allowed to make their own choice having received very g...

I have an isa and a current account with virgin,opened just over a year ago. Unlike other banks I don’t get hassled about my accounts . Information is sent on a regular basis but the customer is allowed to make their own choice having received very good advice. The staff are professional, helpful and efficient at all times. I can’t recommend virgin money highly enough!!

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A fantastic business, with people at it's heart

Of course t's easy to bank online nowadays, and the Virgin Money site's great, but I love to visit my Haymarket London branch - full of really kind, friendly and knowledgeable staff, involved in honest and principled business dealings, all shown...

Of course t's easy to bank online nowadays, and the Virgin Money site's great, but I love to visit my Haymarket London branch - full of really kind, friendly and knowledgeable staff, involved in honest and principled business dealings, all shown off in stylish décor with a lovely coffee! Can't think how banking gets any better!

YvonneLevel 1

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One of the best current accounts for interest

Love all Virgin Money products and their spectacular lounges! Well done!

ChrisLevel 1

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Easy bank to work with

No hidden charges . Friendly staff

Peter CramerLevel 1

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Excellent Current Account

I've been with Vigin for about 2 years and I find their current account serves all my needs with none of those silly charges you get at other banks. Well Done Virgin Money

Vincenzo De LucaLevel 1

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Brilliant first class service with the human touch!

Regularly visit the Kendal branch - Each and everyone of the staff absolutely brilliant and no stuffiness or looks like the big banks. There to help and actually human - don't feel like you are being judged - no humming when they access your account...

Regularly visit the Kendal branch - Each and everyone of the staff absolutely brilliant and no stuffiness or looks like the big banks. There to help and actually human - don't feel like you are being judged - no humming when they access your account or signs that you are in the naughty chair/corner!

julieLevel 1

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VIRGINASTIC

Great offers and promotional interbrand deals.

R Austin-ValentineLevel 1

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Nice and easy

Love this bank. Everything is so easy

Bernice JivanLevel 1

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Works for me

I've used these for years and have always had good service. They realised before I did that my card had been hacked. I got all money taken back with days and extra security. My only criticism is they do more internet banking.

Marg HaugheyLevel 1

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Essential Current Account

I have been with Virgin Money for over three years and from opening the account to the present day I have received excellent service. I can not fault them!

Berwyn WilliamsLevel 1

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friendly staff

always helpful and will recommend products

annoxLevel 1

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Does what it says on the tin. Sadly no smartphone app, yet!

In the 15 months since opening the account the account has performed fine & on the occasion I've been in to the Bolton branch the staff have been super. Called customer services 3 times & they were superb, sorted out my very slight issues, one of them...

In the 15 months since opening the account the account has performed fine & on the occasion I've been in to the Bolton branch the staff have been super. Called customer services 3 times & they were superb, sorted out my very slight issues, one of them was down to me being a complete t1t.

VM change their card supplier from Visa to MasterCard & the new card was a contactless card, of which I didn't want. So I called CS asked if that feature could be disabled. I was advised that at the time it could not but the adviser did tell me that a lot of people were asking the same. He put my name down to be advised of when the ability to switch off the contactless feature was available. A few months later and I was notified & it was disabled.

WillLevel 1

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Usability very poor

I cannot believe what this account has to offer. Can only be taken out in store only. If you want to amend or set up a direct debit or standing order, you have to go in store. Every bank I know you can do almost everything online other than this...

I cannot believe what this account has to offer. Can only be taken out in store only. If you want to amend or set up a direct debit or standing order, you have to go in store. Every bank I know you can do almost everything online other than this account. The CEO of virgin money really needs to review and update his products.

PhilLevel 1

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Very basic banking

Very basic banking account,online mamangement terrible, can view account but that’s it. Cannot transfer,look at direct debits etc. Some of these things such as transferring money to another person or company you cannot even do on the phone,you have to ...

Very basic banking account,online mamangement terrible, can view account but that’s it. Cannot transfer,look at direct debits etc. Some of these things such as transferring money to another person or company you cannot even do on the phone,you have to go in branch to do.would not recommend

Sarah searle Level 1

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excellent

been with them for some time and never had any problems 100% professional

clare lapsleyLevel 1

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Virgin Banking

Great bank with clear, easy to use banking online. Style of wording and set out of all publications are useful but not dull and make you feel positive and happy.

J LoganLevel 1

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