This HSBC is a small one, with three machines and two paying-in windows - but for me, that really works in its favour. I've used Loughborough's branch and Liverpool Lord Street, and found myself bewildered and terrified by the note counting machines - here, you can just deposit an envelope of cash or cheques, and it'll be counted and added to your account from half past three in the afternoon. Unfortunately there are no coin deposit machines, so you need to process your coins at a window. Despite its general quietness, you might find that you're kept waiting for a while - it's irritated me enough to just leave. Once you have a member of staff on hand, however, the service is really good. I got Internet Banking set up a couple of months ago, and their help was stellar. read more

This bank is very handy for me as I can park on the street right outside (spaces dependent obviously) for free and pop in and do my banking. They have a self service till and telephone so you can deposit and withdraw money and call customer services about your account. I have found the service to be a little bit slow at times and the staff haven't always been that friendly. You can open accounts here and do your day to day banking. Its not as up to date as your bigger branches but more than sufficient for basic needs. read more

This branch of HSBC is situated on the main street running through Ashby in a magnificent old building that has recently had a facelift to spruce up its imposing façade. It has an ATM on the outside of the building, and one on the inside, along with a machine to pay in cheques etc. The inside is what you expect a bank to be, very high ceilings, stout wooden fittings etc.. This bank has all the usual range of services - accounts, mortgages etc. For all its positives it is let down by the fact that is doesn't open on a Saturday, only Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm, if you are at work during the week, it is not possible to get there in time. read more