IMPORTANT NOTICE:

The engage current account is closing and will cease on 15th January 2025.

You must arrange a new current account.

Wessex Community Bank isn’t closing but we will no longer be offering a current account.

We are not associated with Suits me

Members may have received an email from Suits me implying that Wessex Community Bank is working with them as a partner to offer Suits me current accounts.

This information is misleading. We are not recommending or endorsing Suits me products.

We have no association with this business. You’ll find out more about this on our FAQ at the end of this page.

There are lots of free basic bank accounts available.

Now is a good time to compare accounts and charges before deciding what to do. Here are some example links to free basic bank accounts. You might not always need photo ID:

HSBC

Lloyds Bank

Monzo

Starling

COOP Bank

Revolut

If you have already arranged a new current account, you must use this link below to close your engage account.

You must do this before 15th January 2025

It’s important you get the right account for you. Fees and charges can be very different between different accounts.

Lots of current accounts are free to use.

FAQ

  • We are a separate business. Engage only offered current accounts to our members as a partner organisation.

    We are still here and you are still a member. Your savings and any loan are not affected.

  • This is misleading. We do not have a partnership with Suits me and are not recommending, endorsing or promoting their products or services.

  • Unfortunately, we did not choose Suits me as an alternative partner to engage and we cannot offer members any further information on this business. They are not associated with us in any way.

  • Unfortunately, we won’t be offering current accounts at this time. We would encourage members to compare different current accounts and choose the one that is most suitable and cost-effective for them.

  • Some banks such as Barclays, HSBC and COOP don’t always require photo ID. Other banks may also be able to help.

  • There are no changes. Your accounts with us are not affected. However, if you have a loan or savings account which comes out of your engage account, we will be in touch to help you change your payment schedules.

  • We are happy for you to email us at info@wessexcb.org or call us on 02392827980 and ask questions.

  • We can’t offer any specific advice on what to do.

    However, we encourage members to consider their options before deciding to switch to Suits me so that they can choose the chose the most appropriate account.

Most banks offer a basic current account. You might not always need photo ID.

Shelter and Money Helper offer good advice on opening a basic current account.

If you need any further help, please call us on 02392827980