The little branch of the HSBC situated in Sedbergh is like many of the banks, housed in a splendid…read morebuilding with high ceilings and fancy stonework outside. Inside, there is just one counter with one or two members of staff waiting to serve you. It used to be a problem letting the staff know that you had arrived if they were round the back but this has now been solved - the door makes a loud electronic bleating noise as you push it open. The staff are always very friendly and efficient but the branch has cut its opening hours down to just three days a week. I do hope that they don't decide to close it altogether.

I like HSBC's Manchester city-centre branch, it is located in St Ann's Square, opposite the Royal…read moreExchange Theatre, it is fairly large for a bank, over multiple floors, with a counter service on the upper level, yet there are still ATM's and staff members who can answer basic questions as you go into the store. I find the staff here to be pretty friendly and helpful, they can help regarding both HSBC and First Direct accounts. I could easily pay in money, even though I had forgotten my card, as I had access to my online banking portal. The branch feels fairly modern overall, I like the "This is Manchester" branding on the exterior window and the overall look/feel of the branch. I do find their opening hours to be a little restrictive, especially on weekends, they close at 1 pm on Saturday and then they're closed until Monday, during the week the hours are the standard 9 - 5. 4* - Good bank branch in the centre of town for HSBC and First Direct customers and one I'll surely be returning to in the not so distant future.

I never thought I'd be giving a bank a 5 stars, especially when it's never showing up the ideal…read morebank balance. But this HSBC is the best HSBC I've come across all around the country. And I've been to a few. It's got quite a few floors which probably meets a lot of different banking needs. There's always lots of staff looking to help you, answer your question, direct you to a floor or one of the most easiest, self-sufficient pieces of machinery ever made to man. Most of the time going to the bank is a hectic, painful experience. But it's made ever so easier at St Ann's.

Took my 72 yr old mother to Fleetwood for lunch today and needed change for the car park, As this…read morebank backs on to the car park I popped in to get some change, a bank right! Well unless I was an account holder they would not give me change for £5, there still a bank. Maybe I should have reminded them that as a UK tax payer and the bank was bailed out by the Government using tax payers money, that surely makes me a share holder. Also the counter assistant was very rude and jobs worth. No wonder high street banks are closing. This one should too and the staff made redundant then they might take the time to think yhat I may have been a future customer. Not now! If you have an account with Lloyds I recommend you withdraw your money and move to a building society where you will actually be a respected share holder. rant over.

Dont even think it deserves 1 star…read more Called into the preston fishergate branch on Friday 19/09/14 and asked to close my account. Assistant computer was down so took my details and said the account would be closed and money transferred overnight by fast transfer. Didn't happen, calls to customer services (approx 30 mins) couldnt help and was given local telephone no (01772 405509). This line is disconnected, so only way to resolve this problem created by barclays staff is to make a return trip to the bank, and ask them to do the task all over again.

friendly staff. 2 cash machines , good machine that you can get an account overview and print a…read morestatement. busy at lunchtimes. very helpfull counter staff

This bank is right in the centre of town,it is always very busy.It is quite a large bank,it is…read morealways clean and tidy. There is all different types of leaflets front of the bank for example information on bank charges,loans interest rates home insurance,life insurance,tax savers isa,etc. The staff can sometimes be very pushy,wanting you to sign up to this and that. All in all eventhough staff are pushy they can be helpful if needed.

Excellent Service with helpful staff! Separate customer service desk as well as paying in machines…read moreavailable. Very spacious, well lit environment.

This is the main branch of this bank and can be busy at times…read more It is accessed by an escalator, although there is a small enquiry point on the ground floor. They have recently started having a 'manned' enquiry/reception desk as you enter the banking hall. This is very useful for a quick enquiry without having to queue. I have always found the staff to be very helpful. There is a cashpoint outside, but there is no parking.

Lloyds Tsb in Breck Road is one of the best banks that i have been in.It is always nice and tidy.It…read morehas 2 cash machines outside and one inside,There is always 2 or 3 cashere on there desks and someone on the help desk.I come into this bank on a regular occasion and the staff are more than happy to help with problems they even call out a manager if they cant help and the manager brings you to his office to do his best to help.This bank can open new accounts as well as help with mortgages and credit cards.I would give this bank 10/10 excellent sevice