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Re: Cynergy ISA maturing soon. Best option for delay free transfer out?
Is transferring into their Online ISA not an option ? (Currently 4.05%) https://www.cynergybank.co.uk/personal/online-isa If it is, I would do that and then transfer from there. The last time I trans…2 -
Re: Santa Baby - it's the 2026 Christmas Chatter Thread!!
@mandco - asking for £100 spend p.p for Easter of all times is ridiuclously OTT! My parents though they've now stopped altogether if they didn't buy eggs gave £5/10 in a card to the kids an…3 -
Re: Any reason not to aim to empty SIPP ASAP in retirement?
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81926578#Comment_81926578 The executor does it. Usually in conjunction with the beneficiaries to ensure fairness. For example, if the pension b…4 -
Re: CCJ from Parkingeye. Claim form not received as driver resides abroad. Can I set aside?
"I didn't think to ask about my costs as it was already clearly written in my N244 form. Therefore nothing was mentioned in regards to this." Then I'm afraid you threw away your £…4 -
Re: Moving on up! 🏡
Sorry to hijack as this is not your situation but to anyone lurking/reading who is not legally joined ie married or cp, be very careful about one person overpaying a joint product like mortgage and t…5 -
Re: Free plastic bag for meat and fish
Food and plants You’re not required to charge for plastic bags that are solely used for: uncooked fish and fish products uncooked meat, poultry and their products Carrier bag charges: retailers'…1 -
Re: CCJ from Parkingeye. Claim form not received as driver resides abroad. Can I set aside?
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81926781#Comment_81926781 Just ‘report’ it (red Report button at the bottom of each post) and ask Admin to merge the two threads. Tidiest way.4 -
Re: Lloyds switch for up to £500, 24 February to 30 April 2026
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81924143#Comment_81924143 Exactly as @PRAISETHESUN has stated. I held a Club Lloyds as did my OH and we had a joint Club Lloyds also. The only …1 -
Re: Starling Bank Criteria - Even the staff do not know
So to get a Joint account you have to apply for a personal account first. As my brother had been a full-time carer for the past few years for my mum (uptil she died), we got him to apply first in cas…2 -
Re: Starling Bank Criteria - Even the staff do not know
Maybe I'm reading something wrong, but since your brother does have the option of opening a joint account, why can you not just get your brother to open this JA? I'm sure you don't bot…2
