This is the local branch of my bank, Lloyds…read more Lloyds Banking Group plc is a major British financial institution formed through the acquisition of HBOS by Lloyds TSB in 2009. The Group's history began in 1765 with the founding of Lloyds Bank, which is the fourth oldest bank in the United Kingdom. The Group's headquarters is located at 25 Gresham Street in the City of London and its registered office is on The Mound in Edinburgh. Lloyds Banking Group's activities are organised into Retail Banking (including Mortgages and Sole Traders), Commercial, Life, Pensions & Insurance, and Wealth & International. Lloyds' has extensive overseas operations in the US, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. On 13 October 2008, PM Gordon Brown announced a government plan for the Treasury to invest £37bn of new capital into major UK banks--including Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Lloyds TSB and HBOS--to avert a collapse of the financial sector.Barclays avoided taking a capital investment from the UK Government Today, the Government stake is below 19% and in May, the company paid its first dividend for 7 years In 2015, Lloyds is celebrating its 250th Anniversary.

I have been there a few times already and the staff has always been really helpful and friendly…read more They even come to talk to you if there is a little line (no more than 4-5 people) to try to help if they can. And although it is in a busy area and I always go to lunch time, I never have to queue for more than 10 minutes. Half of the times I did not have to wait at all. I must say I am really happy with my Lloyds services after having such awful experiences with my previous bank.

I've been a customer of Lloyds Bank ever since I joined them as a student back in the mid 80s. The…read moreservice has generally been good over the last few decades and I've seen various innovations come and go. However, despite the internet age and the convenience of internet banking, it's still reassuring to see a branch of your bank on the high street. The Epsom branch of Lloyds is very convenient for me as I can pop in her before work. They've been trying to jazz up the appearance indoors but ultimately, what we want as customers is fast, efficient service by the tellers and customer service agents. My philosophy is to get in quick and get out quick! I've used this Epsom branch to make overseas transfers of money and to deposit cheques, which still can't be done online. They've been good at delivering the service. No complaints from this customer.

I realise that it is not normal to review a bank. But the Nationwide folks at this branch have been…read moreso friendly and helpful each time I visited so far...so I figured I should tell the world that this bank is full of sweeties. I only switched to Nationwide last year (after my previous bank really annoyed me - that is a whole other story!) Anyway, so far, I am really impressed. - Their online banking system is easy to use and seems safe (you have to use a secure log in device to get it all working) - Their telephone banking system is far less horrible than most other banks - Their staff are friendly and helpful(!) - The interest rates for savings are better than any other high street bank I looked into - The whole bank switching process was really easy.

Clean, easy, efficient. This Barclay's branch is right next to Spitalfields and that gives it a…read morebonus star for me. And an outside cashpoint that works. Who knew such a thing was possible? Sadly, not open on Saturday.

This is one of the best Barclays branches i have come across so far in London…read more Because the queue is never very long and the staff are super nice and smiley which always helps to brighten up ones day. Service with a smile that's what I like.