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Life has its ups and downs, and we’re here to help with either if you need us. If you feel you might benefit from financial support, there are things we can do that might help.
Fill in our income and expenditure form to help us better understand your circumstances and offer the most appropriate solutions available to you. It only takes 10-15 minutes to fill out and it won’t affect your credit score.
Once you've started filling out the form, your progress won't be saved if you exit, so you must complete the form in one session. To help with this, we've summarised the information you'll need to provide:
Once you’ve submitted the form, you will receive an automated email on the next steps. This may include further tailored support online, or a call with one of our friendly team, who'll be able to use the information you've already provided to work out the best options for you. Just so you know, some of the solutions we offer may impact your credit rating, but we’ll let you know if this is the case.
Open banking Opens an overlay [Will show a security message first] is a quick, easy and secure way to share your information. If you give permission, consents.online Opens an overlay [Will show a security message first] will obtain your current account information from your account provider and share it with us to help us assess your current financial situation.
To use the service you’ll just need your log in details for your main bank account that you receive your salary and pay bills from. Once you have these details to hand, the sign up process should only take a few minutes to complete.
Companies that provide Open Banking services must operate in line with data protection laws and be registered with OBIE Opens an overlay [Will show a security message first] (Open Banking Implementation Entity) and the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) to ensure you are protected and your information is secure.
If you've missed a loan, mortgage or credit card payment or you think you're about to it's a good idea to speak to us as soon as you can. This is also true if you're struggling with your arranged overdraft or have found yourself in an unarranged overdraft.
For Loan and Credit Card payments or to talk about your overdraft call 03 456 100 188.
For Mortgage payments call 03 456 100 193.
Visit our Help with debt management page, which has information about who you can get in touch with for impartial advice and to help you to get your debt under control.
You can turn gambling transactions on or off on your debit card using the App. To find out how to do this and for our FAQs see our Gambling support page.
There are several organisations and charities who can provide free help and give general advice about managing your money. They can also provide assistance on things like benefits or other sources of support. You can find out about free independent money advisers in your area from:
The following helpline services are on hand to provide usefu help and advice: