Two-fold UK banking question: Will HSBC charge me to close my account? What UK bank(s) would you recommend to a postgraduate student? [more inside]
posted by Partario on Jan 16, 2012 - 17 answers

How do I start a new private limited company in the UK and then start a new business banking account for it? [more inside]
posted by asymptotic on Jun 21, 2011 - 7 answers

I'll be a student in the UK for at least one year. While there are many threads dedicated to unanimously deciding the process is a long, painstakingly near-impossible one, I've yet to see someone recommend a specific type of account and/or bank. (Especially since newer regulations have been implemented). If anyone knows of a FREE way of opening a UK bank account without an established residency, please share details. Thanks.
posted by Steve073190 on Sep 26, 2010 - 10 answers

I am an American who would like to set up a legitimate bank account in the UK and I have some questions [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 26, 2010 - 6 answers

Why is it so hard to open a bank account in the UK? [more inside]
posted by dave99 on Jan 18, 2009 - 17 answers

Is it possible for an American to open a UK bank account from outside the UK without a UK address? [more inside]
posted by pivko on Aug 1, 2008 - 13 answers

UK Credit Filter - We have bad credit, and now our bank have decided that they want to close my accounts. So in order to be paid, and pay bills...I have to find a new current account. My wife and I know that we can fix our problems with money (and have been doing well for 3 months) - but we cannot seem to find a bank that will open a current account for us.

So for UK askMe people - do you know of a current account that will AT LEAST give us the benefit of the doubt?
posted by anonymous on Nov 20, 2004 - 4 answers