When you open an account with First Direct, you will benefit from great rates of interest on current and savings accounts, no charges for everyday transactions, free text message mini-statements sent to your mobile phone and when you call you will speak to a real person every time, no scripts and no pressing the # key. [First Direct]

Norton Finance has been established many years and has grown into one of the largest independent finance brokers in the country. We have around 300 staff, who are highly professional and experienced in a wide range of loan solutions and are ready to deal with your applications. [Norton Finance]

Offering a growing number of financial products, including loans, a visa card, savings accounts,the tesco investment ISA, pensions, insurance and on-line banking. [Tesco]

Has an enviable reputation for offering value-for-money products, including savings, mortgages and specialist direct products delivered exclusively through the post and telephone. [West Bromwich Building Society]

Personal loans and mortgages made easier. You can apply for a loan or mortgage on the internet and have acceptance in principle in 24 hours. [Guardian Finance]

You are entitled to apply for a copy of your credit file under Section 7 of the Data Protection Act 1998. Equifax can supply you with a copy of your credit file for a statutory fee of £2.00. [Equifax Credit Rating]

Offering a range of mortgages, savings, insurance and personal loans. [Derbyshire Building Society]

One of the UK's largest and strongest life assurance and pensions companies. As well as looking after pensions for approximately one million people, Scottish Widows provides savings, investment and life assurance for another 1.3 million people. [Scottish Widows]

With branches and agencies throughout the North East, Northumberland, Durham, Cumbria and Scottish Borders they have helped thousands of savers and investors. And with Universal Direct , their direct telephone service, they are able to extend their experience countrywide. [Universal Building Society]

Products and services for residents of Northern Ireland. A member of the AIB Marketing Group for collective investment schemes, personal equity plans, pensions and investment trusts only. [First Trust Bank]