Devonish - Id be interested to know what you get from HSBC. I was told as I had a 'business' I needed a business account which cost £40 a month and didnt include internet access.
I went with Citibank in the end, they are free and I got a cheque book and debit card and internet access. But I wouldnt recommend them either as its complicated to pay cheques in or make payments yourself on-line and their customer services are a nightmare.
I havent actually used my cheque book yet so perhaps that isnt necessary, I get the rental agents to wire payments straight into my account. I pay bills from my bank online (ie buildres) or the agents pay them for me or I use my debit card for US taxes online.
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