Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Create a Government-run bank for people who can't open an account elsewhere
Closed
46 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the Government to open and run a bank for those who are unable to open any bank account with any other bank, including a 'basic' account. This will only be for everyday banking facilities.
Some are struggling to open a bank account with any bank, even with a 'basic' account, we need the Government to provide a solution.
The Government is able to provide a solution by creating a bank of last resort.
The Government is able to provide a solution by creating a bank of last resort.
Timeline
| 3 Nov 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
46
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
3 Nov 2023
Closed
3 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.