How to Banking

Nationwide have the best system as they supply you with envelopes so it doesn't matter how creased your notes are. Once you put them in the envelope, in they go. If you key in the wrong amount Nationwide will check what’s actually in the envelope and credit you with that amount. It takes 24 hours to appear in your account you can't draw that money out until it’s cleared. But you can use the machine 24-7 so no more queuing at the branch to pay in. That all makes it very convenient to use the Nationwide as your bank.

How To Pay Into A Halifax ATM
The first impression is that the ATM is well laid out with buttons for each function rather than a touch screen, which has given me problems in the past with other ATMs where screens were unresponsive.

Initially you only see a drawer and a slot and you might think you can't pay in cash. But once you press the deposit option you can select any amount from £1 to £1000 and there is an envelope to put the cash in. That way the condition of the notes doesn't matter and they fit easily inside the envelope. This does seem the best method for handling cash.

Once you deposit the envelope back in the slot the receipt soon follows and you are done and can get on your way. It will take 48 hours to be added to your account. And the staff at Halifax, Watford were on hand for any questions. All round, an excellent experience.