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uk bank ac for Canadians
Hi, I have three Canaidians staying here and they are going to work due to haveing work permits. BUT they need uk bank accounts. Anybody advise which bank is best/easiest/quickest to get the account set up with? TIA Vxx
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Groceries Budget
It has occured to me that when people post their budgets on here, regardless of the level of debts involved, the amount of money allowed for "shopping" seems to be lower than my own. Am I spending too much? We allow 50.00 per week for groceries but usually spend more. I buy meat from the market butcher who is much cheaper…
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How To Be Your Own Financial Adviser?
Which? has re-launched its hardcore finance book, without doubt the best of breed. I keep a copy on my desk for its pensions and investment stuff, so I thought I'd let you know. Find it cheapest This book's a good accompaniment to my Money Diet which is about Consumer Finance. Find it Cheapest. Discuss it. Click reply to…
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bank account for bankrupt
Hi, After a business failure and bad divorce I was declared bankrupt with debts of 100k in March 2003, ( I will be free from this March 2006). I need to open an account as ive decided to become self employed again as I hate being employed by someone else and earning their profits! Does anyone know of any accounts from the…
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recommendation for current account
looking for current account to pay part time salary into approx £500 with chequebook and switch card what would you recommend :beer:
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First Direct - Transfer of Standing orders
First Direct - Transfer of Standing Orders I received my welcome pack from First Direct with details on how to authorise FD to transfer over my direct debits from my old bank account. On the paperwork it states that FD will also transfer any overdrawn funds from your old bank account to the new First Direct account. I do…
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Budgeting - How much do you save/spend?
I have been thinking about when i am debt free, and am interested to hear how other people spend their wages. (those who are debt free). Do you save, say 10% and spend the rest, spend £100 a week or just spend as you feel/dont save at all. I am interested thats all. I am taking about "fun money" - money just to spend as…
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Currency Exchange Companies?
I need to transfer £7000 to Mexico now and a much larger amount in a few months time. Has anyone used any of these companies and who gives the best rates?
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Please Help. First Direct charging us £185 bank fees!
Hi. My wife and I have been with FD for a year and a half and we've been really happy with them. I know they aren't the best deal, but the convenience of the telephone banking is excellent. Over the last year, since finding out about MSE we have been cutting back and going for all the best deals as much as possible. We…
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Do you think i am being stingy?
I live by myself and boyfriend visits regularly. We have an arrangement on the nights he comes round, whoever doesn't cook washes up. Usually I cook, he washes. Now on an average week, I work shifts and go to the gym/swimming pool, so have my showers there, boyfriend also swims or has showers elsewhere. I'd say about once…
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halifax moneyback account refusal
Hello everybody Does anybody know what tests Halifax use when you apply for a current account. I recently applied for the Moneyback current account and to qualify you had to pay in over £1000 a month, be a uk citizen etc. and all the usual bank qualifying criteria. I was told today that they can not give me an account as I…
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Proof ?
Can anyone help ? bank with woolwich, gave a £75 cheque to school for school trip, due to error adding up chq bounced, school sent note home saying chq. was returned etc. and they needed new cheque, really embarrising so sent new cheque but they said they would wait a week first to see if it was re presented, it wasnt so…
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altering locked field titles in budget planner
I want to alter some fields in the planner, say change Insurance to Endowment etc. but it is password protected ie locked; what is the password or what do I do to re jig the planner headings? Richie
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Get £50 From Lloyds Tsb If You Recommend A Friend
I have a Lloyds account but my wife did not. Whilst at the branch a few weeks ago, I saw a leaflet explaining I could get £50 by recommending a new customer to a certain type of account. Also the new account holder would qualify for another £50. So that's £100 in total. A friend who works at the branch explained that to…
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Barclay's Bank Customer's PLEASE READ
I have been asked to pass on this information: "If you have recently, the last four weeks, changed your address at a Barclays call centre, please contact them again, to ensure a system error has not corrupted your address. This is a very rare error, which has now been fixed."
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Halifax current account
Hey, I just noticed this on Halifax website and wonder what you think? Looks good to me despite low-ish interest rate but cash back pretty good. "Halifax moneyback Current Account We're the first bank in Europe to offer you moneyback when you make purchases on your current account debit card! Do you regularly use your…
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Instant bank transfers on the way
Thought you might be interested to read this article. Apparently instant transfers between accounts will soon be here followed by speeded up cheque clearance. I never did understand how the banks could justify taking 4 days to move money between head offices when a cashpoint machine on a high street can withdraw money from…
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Current Account Accepted?????
CURRENT ACCOUNT ACCEPTED????? So, after applying on line for a current account with First Direct, I was pleased to receive their terms and conditions along with the application form to sign and return. Then noticed on the form that the application was subject to final checks. In the past when I've received terms and…
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childrens (16 yearold) account- free gifts??
Hi, iam looking to open an current account for my 16 year old brother. Can u lovely people help.... Which banks are offering incentives. I have searched on their websites but they dont list any freebies they offer. iam not interested in interst rates as the account will only have a small balance on it We have most of the…
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Which bank account?
Currently I have: Natwest Current A/C (my name) (and linked e-Savings A/C) (overdraft 1500) Barclays Current A/C (my name) Nationwide Current A/C (joint with wife) (and linked e-Savings A/C) (overdraft 1500) For a long time had salary going into Natwest, but following seeing this site opened Nationwide account. (thanks…
