The Nationwide has been operating in one form or another apparently as far back as 1846…read more Interesting fact... This particular branch of the UK building society is located fantastically at the very top of Bedford Street, looking onto the City Hall and the hustle and bustle of Belfast city life. The ideal location makes it one of the busier branches that I have visited and as a faithful member, I have frequented this branch a number of times. One particular time which sums up exactly what Nationwide is about was when I went in to get some information about a new credit card. I only wanted a leaflet which I could read on the bus home (it was pouring with rain and I didn't fancy walking) but the nice lady behind the magic screen told me of all of the benefits of various cards, what would best suit a student and what would best suit me. We spoke for nearly ten minutes and although I didn't sign up there and then, I did come out knowing a lot more than I did when I went in. That in itself is the best thing about Nationwide because they are customer friendly. They are not there to make a quick buck. They want to help you with your finances as best they can. Though the security man looked a bit suspicious of me. It could have been that it was closing time and he wanted me out into the rain... Never the less the staff are lovely and very helpful. It's all you can ask from a bank these days as no one has any money.

Weirdly I feel quite affectionate about Nationwide Building Society and especially this branch in…read morethe heart of Belfast. A stones throw away from City Hall it couldn't get any more convenient. Facilities include 2 manned kiosks with always friendly and helpful staff. They also have recently installed 2 ATM's within the building itself and a machine where you can lodge paychecks. Although I always prefer doing this the old fashioned way - besides you can't beat a bit of human interaction. One thing that might trip you up at this branch is the door. Yes, I said the door. They have installed a security door where you have to press a button to get in and out. This door bamboozled me on my first visit after they installed it and to be honest it still catches me out. This is a great branch - just watch out for that door - trust me you'll thank me for that tip!

The Bank of Ireland is one the best liked and best established banks in Northern Ireland with a…read morehistory of excellent service as well as a wide range of accounts that will suit most people from students to people starting new families and buying their first home. I have called into this particular branch quite a few times for work. Our business account is held here and we are based right across the road so I have been sent in here to lodge cash and the like. The staff are really lovely in this branch, very helpful and efficent, always serving me with a smile on their face. I have worked in banks before and know it isn't the best job in the world so I applaud them for always providing an excellent and polite service.

This is my go to bank. Right by the bus stop at city hall. A lot of the Santander banks have…read moreclosed around the city centre but this one still stands and it's probably because it's one of the best there is. There is a mortgage advisor on site and they have small offices for private meetings. Queuing times are very quick never waiting more than 5 minutes.

There are a couple of ATMs at this branch which are handy if you need to withdraw cash whilst in…read moreForestside Shopping Centre. I don't personally bank with Danske but have used them on a couple of occasions to get Sterling changed into Euro currency. I have never had to wait for long when visiting Danske as the queues move very quickly both in branch and at the ATMs. The foreign exchange rate has always been pretty standard but more importantly staff have been friendly, pleasant, efficient and helpful. Great customer service.

Staff are always friendly and they do try and offer the extras! Like loans, credit cards insurance…read moreetc so don't get pressurised! Never raeally had to air here and they have an atm in front of the bank up s disabled access ramp, good alternative to some of the main banks in town centre

I have been a customer of the Northern Bank for as long as I can remember and have never had any…read moreproblems with this handily located branch. It is located in the Bloomfield Shopping Centre on the outskirts of Bangor and is handy and helpful if you need to do any banking whilst out at Marks and Spencer or Tesco. The staff I have always found to be friendly and were always able to help me out with change when I worked in the newsagent in the same shopping centre. There can be quite big queues from time to time but they give you ways to lodge cash etc without queuing so you can't really complain. A couple of times there hasn't been pens etc to let you lodge cash but that is really just nit-picking.

Small but never the less aptly run credit union The ladies…read morebehind the desk are very efficient, and when applying for loans/opening accounts or even just lodging money, they are second to none. They'll help with any queries you might have

Having never been a customer here I find it quite hard to write a review but a friend of mine has…read morebeen for ages and ages and I have called in lots of times to check out the place with him. The interior is always clean and tidy and the queues never seem to be too long. The staff were always friendly and professional and any dealings I had with them whilst I worked for a rival bank were excellent. I found the entire organisation professional and modern. Its right on Main Street and parking can be a problem but you should be able to get parked just across the road at ASDA.