When I worked for this particular bank I moved about a number of the branches and was sent to work…read morehere one day. As well as having a friendly staff, one of whom also supported my beloved AC Milan, the service here was thought to be very good and I hope I kept up that reputation. Although, from memory the note counter broke and I think I had a bit of a nightmare that day. Since I worked there, this branch as merged with the the old Shaftsbury Square branch and the service is still just as good. I have been in a few time since doing some business and the new, modern look on the inside exudes professionalism and the service matches the look. They had some teething problems but this is certainly one of the best Northern Bank branches, particularly as it is busy due to the large, local student population.

I have worked in lots of banks throughout my time studying and like to think that I know what I'm…read moretalking about when it comes to the level of service expected from banks and financial institutions. I have had to go in here a couple of times with my friend and checked out the level of service that was on offer. To be honest I wasn't blown away by the service but I have definitely seen worse. The queue was quite long when I was first in but the tellers managed it well and there was plenty of self service options for anyone who didn't want to queue. The staff were friendly, efficent and helpful when we finally got to the counter so I can't really complain about this place at all.It was clean and tidy and certainly not a bad experience at all.

Excellent customer service from all staff members. Very helpful with setting up my account and…read moreother matters. The first gentleman who helped me wrote me a list of suggestions to help me get my account set up then I had another lovely lady help me open it up and was very patient with my son who was with me and a little fussy. Every time I go in I feel so welcome and always offer advice I need. Will be sticking to this bank :)

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 local credit union is a real establishment in North Belfast. Pretty much everyone has an…read moreaccount here, because they are waaaaayy better than a bank and more trustworthy. You can save away and then borrow against your earnings and they always have realistic payback agreements, and never let you borrow an unbelievable amount that you know you won't be able to pay back. They are helpful, courteous and down-to-earth - the staff always remember you and treat you as a valued customer, which is more than I can say for some banks. They recently had a new building established and it's light, spacious and modern, with suitable seating for those waiting to be seen, and lots of information about upcoming local events on the LCD montitors scattered around. They are also heavily involved in developing and improving the community and recently held the Newington Credit Union Young Peoples Awards, which were a testament to thier commitment to the local people. If you live in Belfast and you haven't got a Credit Union Account, I would recommend you get started....you'll thank me.

Newington Credit Union is a fantastic facility for the community to take advantage of. Everyone I…read moreknow has an account and would use it before even considering going to a bank for a loan. You put money into your account and thus are able to borrow either on the value of your savings or against your wages, the latter enabling you to take out more. The staff are always really friendly and remember your face. As Emma P said, the building went through a complete revamp and it now looks fantastic. The old building reminded me of some sort of centre were you got your communal wages in the GDR.

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.

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!

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.

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