A bit rubbish as banks go. They don't like you putting some of your eggs in other baskets. A…read moreselfish company in my opinion.

Large, airy refurbished branch - now the only one in town - in a historic town center building. It…read moreis consistently well staffed but only has two cashpoints inside - be prepared to wait at lunchtime and first thing in the morning.

Of all British Banks, this one is so far behind technologically that even Zimbabwean Banks provide…read moreservices beyond Halifax's best offerings. Again this is opinion through actual comparison. I am amazed that it still runs at all. Just a cash cow for the Government to throw money at?

Coventry Building Society has recently had a revamp and reorganisation and is better for it. Never…read moremassively busy there are quite a few counters and usually no less than three staff managing them, if you do have to queue its not for very long at all. The staff are really nice and patient and will take the time to explain things to you in depth. You can make private appointments for mortgages etc with a knowledgeable advisor and can have this in a private office away from the general public. Centrally located in Banbury on the high street and with opening hours until after lunch on a Saturday it's a really handy place to bank without worrying about immense queues.

I am happy with there servies. Although sometimes inflexible on silly things such as not accepting…read morean ID card as aproof of ID (it is its sole purpuse!). That aside friendly and helpfull enought staff.