Other Support Available to You

The following organisations provide information on the services and entitlements available to borrowers.


Step Change Debt Charity

Free, confidential advice and support to anyone who is worried about debt.
0800 138 1111
www.stepchange.org


National Debtline

Free, confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems over the phone or by email.
0808 808 4000
www.nationaldebtline.org


MoneyHelper
Free information and advice on money matters over the phone, through online chats or face to face.
0800 138 7777

www.moneyhelper.org.uk


The Financial Conduct Authority

www.fca.org.uk


The Citizens Advice Bureau
www.citizensadvice.org.uk

HM Revenue & Customs

This number will provide you with information on all tax credits and benefits you may be entitled to.

Phone:  0345 300 3900

 

Financial Ombudsman Service

The Financial Ombudsman Service can step in if you’ve made a complaint to a financial business, but you’re not satisfied with the way things have turned out.

Phone:  0800 023 4567

Fax:  020 7964 1001

Email:  complaint.info@financial-ombudsman.org.uk

Visit:  www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk

 

The Lending Standards Board

The Bank is a Registered Firm with the Lending Standards Board (LSB). We adhere to the LSB Standards of Lending Practice which set out standards of good practice for banks when dealing with lending and overdrafts for personal and business customers.

Visit: www.lendingstandardsboard.org.uk

The leaflet Dealing with Debt is a valuable publication which outlines how banks deal with customers in financial difficulties including the process involved and the main rights and responsibilities of customers and banks.