Opening a bank account with a bad credit history
Most people know that having a bad credit history can make it difficult to borrow money - but they may not know it can also affect their chances of getting a bank account.
This can be more of a problem than it first seems. A bank account is not just somewhere to keep your money: it`s also a way of gaining interest on your income, and a convenient way of spending money as and when you need to (e.g. with a cash card or debit card).
However, there is help available for people with a bad credit history.
What can I do if I have a bad credit history?
If you have been rejected for a bank account because you have a bad credit history, you might ask the bank about a basic bank account. A basic bank account means you can have your wages, benefits, state pension and/or tax credits paid directly into an account, as well as paying in cheques, taking out money at cash machines, and paying your bills by direct debit.
A thinkbanking account offers many of the benefits of a basic bank account, and more.
thinkbanking - a bank account for bad credit history
When you apply for a thinkbanking account, we won`t carry out a credit check. All we would need from you is ID, so you can prove who you are. That means even if you`ve been made bankrupt in the past, or if you have CCJs (County Court Judgments), you could still get the bank account you`re looking for.
Once we`ve set up your account, you`ll get your own personal Money Manager, who will look after your finances on your behalf. They`ll separate your income into two accounts: one for paying your bills, and one for spending as you wish. This way, when you spend money, you`ll know that you have enough put aside to cover all your essential costs.
You`ll also get a thinkbanking card, which works just like a debit card - so you can use it to pay or get cashback in any shop or restaurant with the Maestro® logo, as well as withdrawing cash at any Maestro® cash machine, anywhere in the world.
You`ll never be charged for going overdrawn or `bouncing` payments with a thinkbanking account. All you have to pay is a one-off set-up fee and a monthly fee, which covers the service we provide to you.
If you think a thinkbanking account could help you to manage your finances, call one of our friendly advisers today on 0800 195 2912 or click here for more information.
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