There's always a queue at this place…read more TEG compete against the major banks and Post Office rates. Definitely worth using if you don't have the time to shop around and check the competition. They also give a further rate discount if you wish to purchase HUGE amounts of currency (ask at the desk - you will need to have ID). The staff were very patient and helpful. They even advised whether my bank would charge me for the transaction using my debit card.

Your search ends. Here is where you should exchange your mula when in London town…read more I was in desperate need for some British pounds after stupidly withdrawing a bunch of euros (this is what happens when your head is still in the clouds after a ridiculously long and delayed flight, thank you United). After doing some quick research on the best places to exchange cash, I came across a few forums that mentioned Thomas Exchange. Luckily there was a branch a brisk 15 minute walk from where I was staying. I went there around mid-morning on a Tuesday and had no trouble finding it in a covered arcade. There were a few people in line, but it moved very quickly. The tellers were very quick in handling each person's request. I've seen banks in other countries where they would spend a good 30 minutes with each person, counting and recounting the cash, putting it through a counting machine, and then manually counting again. Thank goodness they didn't do this here or else I'd be waiting for half a day. Best of all the exchange rate was great, only off the market value by a few pennies. I'm writing this Yelp review to point others in the direction of Thomas Exchange, but also so that I can remember to come here next time I'm in London!

This is a lovely big, spacious branch. It's geared up to business banking and as such there are…read morealways plenty of staff around to help with queries. Although they give their address as Ten Pound Walk, it's actually on Heavens Way, which is just off to the left, and then into one of the little cul-de-sacs - took me quite a while to find it the first time. Loads of parking outside. Really handy, close to town but so much calmer. Staff are really friendly and unlike town branches seem much less hurried. Check the opening hours before you go though - I'm not sure, but think they may shut a bit earlier than many banks.

Visits to banks seem to be an necessary evil these days and, even if you're not struggling…read morefinancially, the trip to the bank can still be full of stress. This is certainly the case at Abbey Woking. The branch, situated in the Peacocks Centre is bright and well-lit. There's a cash machine on the outside of the bank and an internal lobby with a further two cash machines and a phone line to their telephone advisers. Unlike some banks the lobby is not accessible when the bank is shut. Recently the branch has undergone some cosmetic changes to offer a little more privacy to those talking to advisers because, with the exception of three small rooms, advice is given in the open in the area between the lobby and the customer service desks at the rear of the branch. Privacy was always poor. Now it has improved slightly but is still not great. There are 5 cahsier positions in the bank although if you find more than 2 manned you'll be lucky. This is one of my gripes as often there is quite a long queue. Although staff will sometimes line walk to see if anyone is just paying in a cheque it would be great if they could increase the cashier numbers at busy times - there always seem to be a lot of staff seemingly milling around. Staff at the counters are generally friendly but the same cannot be said of those who staff the front desk (incuding some of the management). They will try to fob you off at every opportunity. They are also unwilling to offer any flexibility for finance review meetings. The branch opens at 9am but the first meeting cannot be arranged until 10am because of staff meetings. They clearly don't want the custom that badly. In terms of selling to you, Abbey are not that bad - they're not perfect, but they're not bad. This really is a branch that's let down by poor management.

This Eurochange has a Barclays cashpoint. You can avoid the whole "are you standing behind me to…read morerob my arse." feeling because you enclosed. I have also changed money here, there is usually no que and the rates are decent for Oxford street. I used to actually prefer to come here than go to the bank or use a hole in the wall. If you are on Oxford street seeing this review through your Blackberry, come here to get some money out. No charge on the cash point.

I had an absolutely exceptional experience at Barclays Hampstead, entirely thanks to Farishta. She…read morewent above and beyond to help me and was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, warm and professional throughout. Having recently moved to the UK, getting everything set up with a new banking system can be a little overwhelming, and Farishta made the entire process feel effortless. She took the time to explain everything clearly, helped resolve every issue I had, and genuinely made me feel looked after rather than rushed. It's rare to encounter this level of personal service these days. Farishta is a tremendous asset to Barclays and exactly the kind of person who makes you want to remain loyal to a bank. I couldn't recommend her -- or the Hampstead branch -- more highly. Thank you, Farishta!

Hampstead Barclays is an essential part of the local community providing irreplaceable services,…read moreespecially for elderly or disabled people. The staff are particularly helpful with guiding customers through using the various services.

Former Wetherspoons, so still decorated like one…read more Avoid if you want a quiet night or pub experience. Definitely more like a bar in the evenings (ESPECIALLY weekends), because it's the place to get drunk before heading out to the clubs. Quiet enough to enjoy during the day, very large space with upstairs and downstairs bars. Plenty of seatingm etc.

You should definitely visit lloyds if you want to go crazy before you go clubbing. Drinks are…read moreridiculously cheap and the atmosphere is great. Everyone seems to be on a happy high at Lloyds. Its a crazy bar with crazy people, which is a good thing in this case. There are plenty of seats for everyone on the bottom floor. The top floor has a great atmosphere aswell, however it is a bit more calm than downstairs. The music is very mixed up, the Djs at Lloyds can play anything from Disco to Dancehall...its a good crazy bar.

Queuing is the biggest issue in this newly refurbished branch…read more Wait times to see an advisor, a cashier or even to use the self-service tills are above average. The staff do try and make sure that people are in the right place but it does little to solve the fact that a lot of people use this branch. The advisors operate an open appointments system and you book in and wait your turn. The waiting area is acceptable and the branch is bright and clean. Privacy is not that great in branch. There are rooms for consultations but there are also open units which are visible and audible to other customers. It's luck as to where you end up. Staff are generally helpful, although, as with all banks and building societies there is the odd issue. Account opening and maintenance is, in general, hassle free though. Facilities for the disabled are more limited but the branch is fully accessible. New passbook machines have been introduced which allow certain passbook transactions to take place without a cashier - these should help queues as people get used to them but, at present, much help is still required!

I am amazed at how busy this bank is it clearly needs to be moved to a bigger premises but the…read morestaff are very friendly and do there best to help and make sure you don't have to Que up, worth checking out there savings account

This branch of Santander is one of the many banks I visited during my time in London, it is a nice,…read moremodern store and a pretty average of size, right next to Green Park Underground, it is also next to M&S Simply Food and Metro, a rival bank on Piccadilly, London. The store is modern and had a decent number of machines for basic banking, such as withdrawing and paying in cash/cheques and more. The bank had a nice, modern feel to it, and it is probably one of my favourite Santander branches in the city, with Santander branches tending to be a little dull, old-fashioned and uninspiring, this branch in most cases was different. Opening hours (AGAIN) are a big flaw for this bank, it is something I've found common in London to a degree that the branch is only open 9-5 on weekends, again opening an hour later on Wednesday's. It's like living in a foreign land, being 2 hours on the train up north in Manchester, I'm used to banks being open all day Saturday too with the occasional Sunday opening (Lloyds Bank and TSB on Market Street, Manchester), and find it ridiculous that yet again this is another bank which works the old-fashioned, generic hours which really don't suit 2019. Put that in comparison, Metro Bank which is next store is open 8-8 (TWELVE HOURS!) during the week, closing at 6 on Saturday's, and opening at Sunday Trading Hours on Sunday (11-5) 3* - pretty modern bank, average sized in a good location but let down by opening hours and other minor factors.