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Nationwide fairer share 2026 - cash deposits
I've read the guide on the site about maximising my chances of a 2026 Nationwide fairer share bonus, if indeed there is to be one. For the purposes of qualification I (likely) need to "In two of the first three months of this year, pay IN at least £500 from a non-Nationwide account (this could be your salary, for example)…
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My bank doesn't want my money.
I wanted to pay £10,000 in cash into my bank and they said no, I would have to make 4 trips on seperate days and I live in a rural location miles from the bank so stuff that. I seem to be stuck with it , back under the mattress it goes.
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What are the ways to protect my money?
Hi everyone, I have recently come into some money via inheritance. I'm petrified of my bank being hacked or something happening with my bank where I lose it all. Is my best option to just split it over a few different banks or can you advise on other things I can do? Thank you so much.
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Child Trust Fund Account Access
My son was born in 2009. Back then the government had a thing about each child should have a Child Trust Fund Account. My son has a account with Nationwide building Society his name and my name on are on it. My son has special needs and is not able to make his own financial decisions he is currently 17 years old. can…
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Barclays petrol cashback
Barclays are offering a cashback of upto £10 per month through it's rewards scheme if you buy petrol from Tesco's. Link with more information - https://share.google/WwImJXVsFG7cz8Kyd
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First Direct - what’s all the hype?
I finally decided to switch bank accounts from Santander to First Direct, and take advantage of the switching incentive. First Direct had been hyped as having excellent customer service and I had no reason to suspect otherwise since all the reviews seem to be pretty glowing on MSE. I opened the account mid July 2025 and…
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Chase Cashback changing
I've just read some information on my Chase account that their cash back rewards are changing from 7 April 2025. Still £15 per month maximum cash back but only on groceries, fares and at petrol stations. My understanding is that purchases in currencies other than GBP won't earn cash back. Other cards do the above and may…
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Virgin abroad fee free
Virgin is fee free for spending and cash abroad. Are they going to lose it, or are Nationwide customers going to gain it?
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TSB £200 bank switch starting 13th Jan 2026
Hi, TSB has launched a new switch incentive campaign today rewarding those eligible with £200 Terms and Conditions https://www.tsb.co.uk/current-accounts/switching-bank-account.html "If you’ve received an incentive or benefit for switching to TSB Bank plc using the Current Account Switch Service since
1 October 2022,…
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First Direct / HSBC normal switch
Hello. I’ve kept delaying opening up First Direct for the first ever time in the hope that both First Direct and HSBC have a bank switch offer going on at the same time and then open them both at the same time. Is there any chance HSBC will bring their normal switch back? (I think the premier needs too high a salary for…
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RBS rewards not paid in full
Hello Forum , RBS rewards send my spouse and I ( joint credit card account) different rewards via app ,for example Morrisons 10% to me, but 7% to spouse on groceries. If we shop and use my card at the checkout , we assume I get my reward, 10%, having made sure no groceries are excluded. When checked on app, RBS only reward…
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Keep bank accounts open or close?
I have been a 'card tart' and bank account switcher for years. I am wanting to simplify and streamline my finances to make it easier for my husband if anything happens to me. I currently have AMEX and M&S credit cards with additional card holder which I pay in full each month. I have several cards which have zero balance…
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Receiving salary in a foreign currency
I get paid in Norwegian kroner. With First Direct closing First Directory I'm looking to switch banks but I can't get any clear information on how they would compare in terms of whether I would get better or worse exchange rates. The question I'm asking them is this: "On 28th April I got paid X in NOK and on 29th April I…
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Multi-Factor-Authentication
Would you like all financial institutions that promote their mobile apps for day to day purchases to double check before sending YOUR money to requestors for services/purchases/charges. This only takes seconds to verify - but the reason why they say it's not used is to speed up transactions? This way there would be less…
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25£ Amazon voucher for TSB account switch
Update: I just got my £25 voucher today, having emailed giftcloud on May 8. Hi, I opened my TSB account on 29/01 and the switch on 6/02/2026. Still not received the voucher. When I registered my details, I received an email from no-reply@giftcloud.com. Who should I contact about the missing voucher, supposed to be received…
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£30 Amazon gift card for opening a Santander current account (12/05/2026 to 03/06/2026)
This offer has ended. New £30 Amazon gift card offer launched today. Can be withdrawn at any time. Offer has ended. Register via one of these MoneySupermarket links (other links such as TopCashback are listed below) for the account you're interested in, register with VoucherSent and then open your account with Santander.…
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Clubs Lloyds £5 Monthly fee not waived for April
Just noticed they've not refunded the £5 fee for this month even though over £3000 was credited into my account for April. Same with my daughters account. Anyone else in the same boat?
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MS Money replacement.
Hi all, I am seeking a PC-based personal finance system to log my incoming and outgoing. I currently use MS Money, I love it, but it won't last forever. Does anyone have any suggestions?? I want to move my MS Money history to it,
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Open Banking apps – what’s support like if something goes wrong?
I’m looking at using apps/services that connect to my bank account (Open Banking) to help manage money and avoid fees. Before doing that, I’m wondering what happens if something stops working—like transactions not updating or payments failing. In your experience, is customer support from these services usually responsive,…
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Nationwide Interest statements
Hi My 84 year old mum has been sent a letter to do a self assessment for year ending April 2025 She has 3 bank accounts, Paragon, Santander, & Nationwide I have downloaded the interest statements from santander and Paragon as they are available on the website Nationwide however only shows the last year (April 2026) in her…
