Very good finance companies
banks, investment, insurance, mortgage, credit cards, share dealing, savings...
Ipswich Building Society
Providing a safe place for savings and helping local people get on the property ladder have been at the heart of Ipswich Building Society's business for over 160 years. It is their core, traditional business and what they do best
- Winner of Business of the Year - Anglian Business Awards 2009
- Best Regional Building Society - What Mortgage Awards 2010 and the Society’s shared ownership mortgage was Highly Commended in the First Time Buyer Initiative category
Zopa
provider of a peer-to-peer lending and borrowing service
- Winner - Open Business award 2010 - Open Innovation competition organised by Nesta in collaboration with the Guardian
- Shortlist - The Boldness in Business Newcomer Award - The FT ArcelorMittal Boldness in Business awards 2010
- Most trusted personal loan provider - Moneywise Customer Service Awards 2010
.jpg)
First Direct
Division of HSBC Bank plc offering a range of online and telephone banking services including current accounts, mortgages, loans, credit cards, savings, investments, insurance and travel related services
- Most Trusted (Most trusted financial company and scored top in 5 other categories) and Service Winner (Best credit card overall service, Best mortgage customer service) - Moneywise Customer Service Awards 2010
- Best Online Banking Provider, Best Online ISA provider - Your Money Awards 2009 and Best Current Account and Offset Mortgage Provider, Best Variable Rate Mortgage Provider - Moneyfacts Awards 2009
- Ranked top in the 2010 UK Customer Service Index - Banking Sector - Institute of Customer Service 2010 and named as the most trusted current account provider - This is Money Awards 2010 (94% good or very good customer service score)
- Winner - Which? Best Financial Services Provider Award 2010
American Express
Credit card provider with a reward card allowing customers to shop and get some rewards such as shopping vouchers which can be used at shops such as Net.a.Porter.com , House of Fraser, Harrods, Tiffany etc
- Voted Best Business Card Provider - The Business Moneyfacts Awards 2010 and Best credit card for online service, Best credit card for call centre service - Moneywise Customer Service Awards 2010 (Best Customer Service)
- Employees of American Express win Young Customer Service Professional of the Year and Customer Service Leader of the Year at the National Customer Service Awards 2009
- Voted top in 7 out of 11 categories, including Best Overall Customer Satisfaction in uSwitch 2008 Independent Credit Card Satisfaction Review
Egg Credit Card
Leading online credit card by Egg the online bank
- Best credit card – online services - Moneywise customer service awards 2009
Simplyhealth
Range of health insurance products and services designed to meet the healthcare and well-being needs of individuals, families and small or medium businesses
- Health Insurance Company of the Year and Best Customer Service - The Health Insurance Awards 2008 (as BCWA)
- Best Individual Cash Plan Provider - COVER Excellence Awards 2009 and Best Healthcare Cash Plan Provider - Health Insurance Awards 2009
- Voted best private medical insurance provider for customer service at the 2010 Moneywise Customer Service Awards
The Co-operative Financial Services
Leading provider of car insurance, mortgages, current accounts, home and contents insurance, credit cards, life assurance, personal loan and pensions operating through The Co-operative Bank, smile and The Co-operative Insurance Society
- Best Charity Credit Card (The Woodland Trust Credit Card) and Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme (Customers Who Care scheme)- Card Awards 2009
- The Co-operative Bank awarded highest score for savings accounts and smile.co.uk awarded the highest customer score for current account - Which? People's Choice 2009
- CFS named Best Large Company at the UK Customer Experience Awards 2009 and The Co-operative Bank ranked second in the UK Customer Service Index Banking league - Institute of Customer Service 2010
- Award winner - Sustainable Bank of the Year - FT Sustainable banking Awards 2010 and Best current account for call centre service - Moneywise Customer Service Awards 2010 (Best Customer Service)
F&C Investments
Leading asset management company providing investment products to over 3 million customers
- Best Child Trust Fund Stakeholder - Moneywise Children's Savings Awards 2009 and Best Children's Investment Provider - What Investment 2007 and 2008 Readership Awards
- Gold Standard for Fund Management – Incisive Media Gold Standard Awards 2009
- Overall top performers in The Top 50 Call Centres for Customer Service 2009 and Award for Operational Excellence – UK Customer Experience Awards 2009
Insure and Go Travel Insurance
Travel insurance specialist providing convenient high value cover at the lowest prices possible for leisure holidays, business trips and long stay travel
SAGA
UK leading provider of products and services specifically designed for people aged 50 and over, including insurance, financial services and holidays
Nationwide
Largest building society in the world with over 15 million customers offering a wide range of products including savings, mortgages and personal insurance
- Most Trusted Company (overall) - Moneywise Customer Service Awards 2009 - (also named Most Trusted Savings Provider)
- Best mortgage – overall customer services for remortgages - Best Service Awards - Moneywise Customer Service Awards 2009
- Best Overall Online Provider - Your Money Direct Awards 2008
Scottish Friendly
One of the UK's leading friendly societies, provides savings plans that allow customers to make use of their tax-free allowance
- National Business Awards for Scotland for the "Orange Best Use Of Technology In Business Award 2007"
- Winner of international award for best practice in insurance administration by Celent, a global independent research consultancy based in Boston, Massachusetts
The Swinton Group
Swinton provide a wide range of insurance services including motor insurance, home, travel, life and pet insurance. Also insurance cover for classic cars and motor bikes
- Personal Lines Broker of the Year - The British Insurance Awards 2008.
- Bronze Award-Winner - The IDM Business Performance Awards 2009
swiftcover.com
Motor Car Insurance, Travel Insurance and Pet Insurance
- Winner e-Commerce Customer Service Award - The National Customer Service Awards 2008
- Named as the UK's Best Online Motor Insurance Provider - by readers of Your Money magazine - 2009
- Most Trusted Motor Insurance Provider - Moneywise Customer Service Awards 2009
Capital One Bank
Credit Card provider
- Best Gold/Platinum Card Provider - Moneyfacts Awards 2008
- Winner: Best overall credit card – paying bills each month and Runner-up: Best credit card – online services - Moneywise Customer Service Awards 2009
Green Flag
Car breakdown cover insurance