The co op do a credit card called the clear card - available to account holders, its not advertised on any of the sites - it allows free cash withdrawals in the uk, and free cash cash and purchases abroad no charges, but you do not interest free, although its free for 58 days then an interest rate of 12.9 % but if you make a standing order for the bill to be paid while your away then its free really. You need to have a £10,000 year income to get the card also with all things co op they are an ethical bank have invest money ethically they have turned down hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of investments where the investments conflict with the ethical policy of the bank. ie your money wont pay for wars, warlords, massive land destruction or deforestation etc. also a bit of the profit of the bank invests in saving rainforests, wildlife etc. I was so impressed with the coop I moved all my accounts to them. They use the post office system as there branches on the street so your never far from a branch for paying in or withdrawals. Last of all if you are a co op share meber you get a dividend every year from the coop profits thats the shops banks insurance etc. No i don't work for or have any ties to the company.
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