Don't go to National.We wanted to re-finance, and they were being total arseholes about it, at least our new personal banker was. They wouldn't approve it despite me and my wife earning well in excess of what was needed to service the loan. So instead of looking after an existing customer they lost us to Westpac who approved it almost immediately.So yeah, I'd recommend Westpac, but just check their terms and conditions to make sure you don't get stung for things you don't want to be stung for.
Nope. At least it doesn't compare to some of hte others. In fact they've only just made it so you can set up your own AP's.Funny, because that's how I felt about National.Horses for courses really. If a bank has treated you badly you won't go back to them - which is what happened with National. Westpac came to the party and have been great
National Bank are student friendly but not so good for loans. But do you want a loan? Or do you want student friendly?
Girls have poopers too.
Is National Banks online banking any good?
Kiwibank, by far has the best web interface, and has best fees/interest.
ANZ are sweet for students$3 a month for a $1000 overdraft and i don't have to go in every year to prove i'm still a student........which i may not be.
I've had a student account for 5 years, All National Bank ask is 'are you still a student' and i say yes, don't have to bring any proof in. :bounce:
Banking mystery shopper5:00AM Sunday April 08, 2007Our mystery shopper, AUT journalism student Chelsea Burke, visited six of the big banks to check out just how welcoming they were.National Bank, Queen StA very large and busy bank, but pleasant to visit. Pot plants, a spaced layout and couches gave it a nice inviting feel. My adviser, Daniel, was professional and helpful. He seemed to know what he was talking about as he discussed accounts available and interest rates.My rating: 4/5ANZ, Queen StI hadn't even managed to get my bearings in ANZ before a gentleman asked if he could help me. I explained I was interested in opening a savings account so he led me to his podium near the front doors and wrote down my name. This felt a bit weird. He warned it may be a bit late for someone to talk to me but invited me to take a seat on the couches.My rating: 4/5Westpac, Queen St.The Westpac branch was quite small. The information desk was clearly signposted so I took my place behind two men chatting to the young teller. Glances and a rapid exit by the two men cued me to think this wasn't a professional discussion. When I told the young man I was interested in an account he looked at me like I had just asked an odd question. I felt like I was taking up his time and quickly left. Not a comfortable experience.My rating: 2/5ASB, Queen StThe teller was very helpful and introduced himself. He was keen to know the amount of savings I had and also told me about the term deposits. He also offered me the personal banker's business card and suggested I make an appointment.My rating: 4/5BNZ, Wyndham StFor a start this bank was hard to find. Tucked away in the old Wises/Post Office building, the branch smelled new and was very bright when I walked in. The young man didn't seem interested in what I was asking about and made me feel like I should have known it was nearly home time. He asked if I had time to see someone about opening an account, which I took as a gentle fob off.My rating: 3/5Kiwibank, Aotea SquareThis bank would have to have been the least pleasant design-wise. Tucked into a corner of the Post Office with very visible and informative, but "OTT" signs, it appeared like the Post Office had had a rearrange just to fit them in. "Julian" gave an extremely helpful and thorough overview of savings and business accounts, and pointed out the bank also offered text banking. I was presented with an application form which he asked me to fill out there and then, and a folder containing brochures, deposit slips and Kiwibank business cards.My rating: 5/5
The best thing about Finance Minister Bill English\'s latest Budget is that it does finally signal a much greater role for the private sector in the New Zealand economy. And another step along the way to extract this country from the political cul-de-sac in which Helen Clark\'s Labour Government parked us.
*fems sends a food pack to berg*What happened to the good old days when u just placed your money in a pig . piggy banks are the best banks lol
