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MSE News: Tories agree to automatic bank charges payback principle

Former_MSE_Guy
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This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story:

"The Conservative Party has confirmed it agrees with the principle of automatic payback of all unfair bank charges, provided it's a full and final settlement for all ..."
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Tories agree to automatic bank charges payback principle


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  • borders_dude
    borders_dude Posts: 1,974 Forumite
    Perfect! Best possible solution for the vast majority of people.

    But for alot of people there will be problems.

    Take me for example, Ive had bank ac!!!!s with RBS and Clydesdale, I no longer have accounts with them and have since moved home. How would I get my money back? Cheque through the post? To where?
    When dealing with the CSA its important to note that it is commonly accepted as unfit for purpose, and by default this also means the staff are unfit for purpose.
  • borders_dude
    borders_dude Posts: 1,974 Forumite
    Jeese, im a fully paid up Labour Party member and here I am praising the Tories!
    When dealing with the CSA its important to note that it is commonly accepted as unfit for purpose, and by default this also means the staff are unfit for purpose.
  • esmerellda
    esmerellda Posts: 2,237 Forumite
    Does this mean you will ditch the £2.50 and ridiculous no further challenges idea now PLEASE.
    LegalBeagles
  • Nathan_Spleen
    Nathan_Spleen Posts: 559 Forumite
    edited 27 September 2009 at 7:30PM
    I had my head in my hands when I read the 'no further challenges' idea.

    No negotiated agreement between anybody can deny consumers their legal right to challenge any aspect of the charges at any point. And to think this was some kind of bargaining tool only goes highlight how ill-conceived this whole idea is.
  • mikeandrach_2
    mikeandrach_2 Posts: 565 Forumite
    everybody, welcome Prime Minister Cameron
  • natweststaffmember
    natweststaffmember Posts: 12,063 Forumite
    mikeandrach wrote: »
    everybody, welcome Prime Minister Cameron
    It will happen regardless of the issue anyway. It's time for a change in government.
    I have not worked for NatWest Bank since February 2009

    This username is no longer active.
  • mikeandrach_2
    mikeandrach_2 Posts: 565 Forumite
    absolutely could not agree more natwest, but i think this will score him some major pr points
  • simon_templar_2
    simon_templar_2 Posts: 960 Forumite
    It is just point scoring by the tories. Nobody ever seems to look at the cause of bank charges.
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