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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Miles Brignall

I’m locked out of my account, but Co-op Bank doesn’t answer

Time for a coffee or two waiting for the Co-op Bank to answer the phone.
Time for a coffee or two waiting for the Co-op Bank to answer the phone. Photograph: M4OS Photos/Alamy

In August you published a letter from a reader who found it almost impossible to contact the Co-operative Bank by phone. Nothing has changed. Both business and personal account lines are basically uncontactable, unless you have a few hours to spare.

I was locked out of my business account for three weeks because I could not get hold of anyone. I now have a new key but can’t get through to activate it.

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