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A & L fast and efficient switching service ?
I decided to change banks to the Alliance & Leicester as there was a great interest rate, a £50 incentive and a 'fast and efficient' account switching service. After 3 months I am getting a great rate of interest. However I have only received £25 incentive (can't grumble too much) but they really cannot be classed as…
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Small business banking
I'm looking to chose a Bank with respect to starting a new small business. Which would any of you recommend I consider or avoid ?
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Help with international account cash card
A friend of mine (student) lived in Japan for a year and was a teacher. They had a Japanese bank account which kept her earnings, and the account came with a cash card. They moved back to the United Kingdom 2 years ago, and have continued to use the cash card over here. They have withdrawn a lot of money, much more than…
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Help with bank account "standing order" op.
Sorry guys, im relatively new in use a bank account here in the UK, since a short time i have a Barclays account, the "first adittions" account i think..and a regular savings account today looking at the balance, i saw a "STANDING ORDER" operation, seems to be money moving between accounts....it its possible? Thanks a lot
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Exchanging euros into stirling
I think you want to change it into sterling! Depends on the amount .... Have you thought about Paypal? See http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cgi-bin/viewnews.cgi?newsid1114428796,22175, for further details Ciarán PS Think this question is on the wrong board!
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A&L Premier Plus Interest extended
According to the A&L website those opening a new Premier Plus account will now get the initial 5% rate until the end of september 2006 (previously end of June.) Looks like they're still keen to recruit new customers (even if customer service can be a bit up and down...) :beer: JC
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a bank account for a bust couple
any help who will take us as we were with the halifax and they kicked us out snake
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A&L won't pay incentive
I joined A&L several months ago when they were offering £50 cashback (£25 for current account plus £25 for opening and using credit card) I received the first £25 but despite three letters to them (enclosing copies of their offer) they still won't pay the 2nd £25. I've complied with their conditions - how do I get them to…
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Current account with bad credit?
I have a default on my name which still has almost 5 years before it comes off my record. Completely my fault, an oversight when I moved address. I found out about it after getting rejected for a new credit card and was advised to get my credit records which I did. I paid it off straight away (was for a small amount,…
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choosing a new account????
hi, after being with the halifax for four years we have decided to see whether we could save any ££ by moving accounts..and also getting fed up with them for charges, which i know you get everywhere but surely some banks are moreflexible?! maybe not! but it will give me great pleasure to tell them we r off!! we are a young…
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Best 'Ethical' Current Accounts
I am in the happy position of having just paid off my last remaining bits of debt, including a huge overdraft that has had me tied to the Halifax for years (Hurray! :j I'm freeeee!) I'd like to be able to choose a more ethical current account, and have looked at Smile & Co-op (but they are the same people) and am now…
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Disappointed with Smile.
Without warning Smile Bank today billed me £8 to cancel and replace a cheque book that failed to arrive (i.e. apparently lost in the post). Have been a model customer for 5 years with >£20K in a variety of current/savings/ISA accounts. I haven't had much involvement with their customer services during that time, but always…
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low credit score
Hi all, I'm a former bankrupt (some 14 months ago) and have had an Abbey Basic Account since then. They told me that after a year or so I could apply to upgrade to a normal current account. I just tried that and my application was refused - not because of my former bankruptcy, but because my credit score was too low. I was…
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Smile £25
Has anyone seen the ads for the press for £25 incentive if you open a bank account with Smile. Let me know which papers have the ads in, as I mis placed the ad and reference code and t&Cs
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Address to Complain to Natwest
Does anyone have an address that I can use to complain to Natwest about poor customer service? I've done a google search but can't find it. The address given to me over the phone was that of a mailing house and I want to complain to Natwest directly. Any answers gratefully received. I'll be back online this afternoon.…
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Bank charges
Hi, I have just received a letter from my bank saying they are charging me £30 for going over my overdraft limit. I only went over by £2.50 as they paid a direct debit. The company who the direct debit was for did not take it out at the correct time which is the only reason I am overdrawn. Do you think the bank will waive…
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Living miles from a bank
I live in a village 26 miles to a nearest city. I work Monday to Friday 9am to 5am so you can imagine it's impossible to visit a bank in the week unless you go on time off. Yes I know banks open at weekends but I am not travelling 26 miles to deposit cash savings etc. Only thing we have is post office open on a weekend…
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Most Cashback on Current Account
Hi All Myself and a friend are buying a house, and so will nedd a joint current account to put funds into to pay the mortgage, bills etc. We don't care about the interest rate really as money will go in by standing order, then more or less go straight back out. We're therefore looking for an account with the most cashback…
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best current account for people with low credit ratings?
hi! Was just wondering who is the best provider for current accounts at the moment for people with low or poor credit ratings!!! :confused:
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business A/C bad practice
My partner has been in business for many years and has never come across such bad practice as this recent experience with her local branch of NAT WEST, which she transferred to recently. Because she went over her modest overdraught limit they stopped paying out her direct debits without any notification which caused a loss…
