Because I believe in human rights and want to protect our environment.

I do not agree with Lloyds TSB

Every night I sit and rant at my TV set, at the news of big bonuses and unfair practices - this is a practical step that I should have taken years ago.

Even that Nationwide BS has quite good ethical standards, I think my Charity Bank ISA provides a better investment into small community projects. And I can be sure that this ISA money isn't been used for any kind of arms trade or human rights violations.

Because enough is enough! Too much of our public money has been spent on clearing up their mess and rewarding their foolishness and risk-taking without me giving them my money too!

- Because I did not cause the financial crisis, those who did should pay for it. - For stability in personal finance - For ethical & community banking

To support a bank that is trying to make a difference not just make money

I've been meaning to close my Barclays account for years, and the general backlash against the banking sector in general together with the Move Your Money campaign and recent Barclays horror stories (Bob Diamond's bonus, tax avoidance...), coupled with the knowledge that there are real alternatives, have given me the final incentive I need, and I'm going to be convincing others (not just Barclays customers) to do the same :-)

I want my money to be looked after by organisations that value people and planet over profit.

Barclays ethics and annual bonus are the reasons I have moved my money.

To show my disgust at RBS and the banking sector in general.

I'm disgusted with 'casino banking', bank executives pay and bonuses, and want my money to help make green investments. Leaving it where it is would probably mean it's invested in companies chasing fossil fuels, and I'm angry about that.

Because I want to know who works with my money.

I am moving my money because I am concerned about HSBC's funding of environmentally and socially harmful projects around the world. I want to bank with a company that can guarantee me that they will not be exploiting oil or arms. I am particularly concerned about HSBC's involvement with the Athabasca Tar Sands in Alberta, Canada.

The news that Mr. Diamond was to receive £17million in bonuses for my meagre 0.75% interest rate made me realise enough is enough. I can just about excuse them from their mistakes if they showed contrition and a genuine effort to change their ways (after all banksters are only human), but almost 4 years later nothing has changed. I am still losing out while they get richer, I am still seeing public services and working conditions deteriorate while their profits continue to rise (and that is without disclosure of hidden assets which they probably hold off-shore somewhere). Together we can change the landscape of financial services, at least the commercial banking sector. Let them finance their risky speculation activities with their own money, because I am not giving them mine!! Hoping you join me.

Because Natwest invest in the tar sands - the biggest new threat to the climate and lives of those in the surrounding communities.

I dont like the big banks paying big bonuses to directors and not paying their fair share of taxes

local access ethical reasons missold stuff in past ppi etc

I want to be with an ethical bank! I am not happy for bankers to be using our money to support terrorism, and arms trading.

To do as much as I can in action to support my belief there should and can be a more just way to bank.

Because banking ethically doesn't necessarily mean that you need to compromise on your money. Sometimes it's quite the opposite.

I think Lloyds are an appalling banking group, with bad ethics and cynical customer care. I have meant to move for years, but have been moved by this movement and the discovery that Nationwide will do all the hard work for me.

Due to Lloyds' behaviours in terms of what they put money behind (ie: arms) as well as bonuses.

So my money goes towards a more local and ethical investment and not that of a failing bank and it's investors. On top of the obscene bonuses paid to it's board members.

Every major dealing I've had with my bank has been difficult or stressful. Not only have they shown ineptitude on a personal level, but they've also showed it throughout their business as a whole. It's time to move on.

Sickened by the way the major banks have acted and that they are being allowed to get away with it. Also have doubts that my money really is safe with them. Moving to co-operative/mutual set ups as we have to help build alternatives.

I don't want my money financing cluster bombs. Although HSBC have pledged to stop their involvement with cluster bomb manufacturers I feel that their ethical standards must be non-existent to have allowed it in the first place and goodness knows what else they are financing. Also - my Gran said I should move to the Co-op years ago - sorry it has taken so long Gran!

I do not want my money being invested solely for the benefit of over powerful shareholders and money obsessed directors

Ethical investment, stock market casino

HBOS represent everything that is wrong with the financial system in this country, two fingers to them.

I can't stand by and witness the continued rapacious, unrepentant, inimical deeds of the banks and do nothing. The government appears complicit, so I'm going to do all that's in my power to send a message to the 'Big 5' - close my account with NatWest (after 30 years), write and tell them exactly why I'm doing it, move my money to the Co-Operative Bank and encourage as many people as I can to do the same. PB

be the change

Because I don't agree with the abuse of interest on money that has lead to such impoverishment of fellow beings, and I don't agree with financing arms companies as some highstreet banks do.

I want monetary reform and a banking system that works for society, not against it.

To support ethical investment banks, and protest against the recent scandals of the main banks.

Poor service from HSBC, Terrible misleading advertising from Natwest. Ethics of Natwest, fact that HSBC deal in arms trade. Consolidation of finances.

We are all paying for the bankers errors; cuts in education, health etc while they are earning millions again and paying for private education and private health!!!

Barclays decision on bonus payments in a time when public and private sector are suffering job cuts and austerity, and charities struggling as well. Absolutely crazy and unethical practice.

Because RBS invest in the arms trade and environmentally destructive and unsustainable businesses.

Sick of making banks richer and because I know the co-op wont invest in anything unethical whether that be the arms trade, oil companies or anything that's isn't fair trade.

Over the past few months have gradually been moving away from the juggernauts to small, ethical companies e.g. from Virgin Media to The Phone Co-op, from Scottish Energy to Good Energy, not just for money but for all my service providers. With regards my bank, Santander, there are all sorts of reasons: 1) poor customer service, 2) a confusing number of savings accounts, and lack of clear communications 3) I no longer use money as my main way of measuring value and am more interested in earth care and sustainability

I am moving my money because I am concerned about HSBC's funding of environmentally and socially harmful projects around the world. I want to bank with a company that can guarantee me that they will not be exploiting oil or arms. I am particularly concerned about HSBC's involvement with the Athabasca Tar Sands in Alberta, Canada.

I moved as I found Barclays public service invasive and inaccurate. Smile have been amazing agreeing reasonable benefits and charges openly. Plus a person answers the phone.

1. Peer pressure (Brooke/Paffard). 2. Nat West always try to sell me stuff I don't understand. 3. I don't like the colour purple

Barclays is a tax avoider and its service to customers is poor. I joined aged about 14 when I was too young to know this.

I read last month's Ethical Consumer magazine and was unhappy with what my money was being invested in, and didn't want to be part of that...

Sick of the lack of change or responsibilty from the big banks about their pivotal role in the recession; and fed up locally with poor bank service and errors.

Because I profoundly disagree with where my money goes and the unethical investments HSBC make. I believe our money should be disseminated more evenly to help our local communities rather than hinder them, and not in the greedy hands of 5 big banks that pay huge bonus's to undeserving fat cats. And I deeply resent the charges i've been charged all these years when i go over my overdraft limit. The only question is why has it taken me so long to move???

So that my savings can be available for use in productive, social and environmental projects, rather than in risky "old bank" businesses that only generate profits for the greedy "old bank" shareholders. 

I want my money to be invested in ethical companies and organisations; rather than accidentally funding companies which do a lot of damage to the world through leaving my money where it was.