In UK they were the four main banks - Barclays Midland Lloyds National Westminster
The four largest banks in the UK are HSBC, Barclays, RBS, and Lloyds TSB. The Big Four as they are known were the topic of discussion in late 2012 for being bailed out.
Only the big boys are getting bailed out - Banks with ties to the Federal Reserve and the Treasury, Investment banks, etc. See the related question on Congressional oversight.
Most of the major Australian banks do offer credit cards. Some of the banks that do offer them include the "big four" banks of ANZ, Westpac, Major St. George and NAB.
Hoover bailed out the failing banks and big businesses with Federal money. The result was a market crash, and the Great Depression.
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In the United States, Columbus Day is a federal holiday. Banks, post offices, and federal facilities are closed. There is no public school. However, stores usually have big sales. Some places (especially Italian neighborhoods) have parades.
Hoover did NOT help! He tried to bail out banks and big business, and landed the US in a lengthy and painful depression. The Federal Reserve Bank was also a big culprit in bringing on the Great Depression.
His first big action, with the approval of Congress, was to prevent runs on banks by ordering all banks closed until federal accountants could check their soundness and let the sound ones re-open.
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Although common wisdom is that the 'big four' banks do not offer good rates, they are often competitive. However, the best rate depends on the timing, you precise finances and requirements. It is recommended to contact a mortgage broker.