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£50 for existing Barclays customers
Barclays are giving away £50 to existing customers when they refer people to the Barclays Additions account. You have to visit the Barclays.co.uk site, print out the referral form and give it to your friend to take to the bank. I almost fell off my chair when I saw it as I've never known Barclays to give away anything! Now…
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I can't even get a current account! (very long rant, need some good advice)
Hi all, I'm new here and registered to ask for some advice on why I cannot get a current account. Let me list my current (no pun intended ) situation to help with possible advice. I am 21, I live with my parents. I have lived with my parents in this house for at least 13 years we are all british nationality, born and bred.…
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Joint bank accounts
As me and my partner are to have a baby very soon ( :D less than 6weeks away!) we want to open a joint bank account in order to recieve Child Tax Credits which we can both access, as well as give each other the chance to 'dip' into money for the baby when we need to without having to ask each and then go to the bank etc…
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Egg Money
I've never posted one of these before! How exciting! Has anyone tried, or got any thoughts about, the new Egg product Egg Money? Have a look... http://new.egg.com/visitor/0,,3_78868--View_1636,00.html Cheers, M1ke.
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abbey bank account
I applied approx 6 weeks ago for an abbey account. I havent heard from them, and I emailed them to say I hadnt received any lit. they advised they had been inundated with applications, and to wait a little longer? I think this length of time is a little OTT. Has anyone else applied for an abbey account and is still waiting…
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nationwide account - worldwide spending
Guys, want to get more clearity about taking the nationwide debit card for my holidays because from the posting of martin lewis http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cgi-bin/viewnews.cgi?newsid1106765397,71685, I am a litttle bit unsure about using it for purchasing (see red text). Nationwide's* debit card is outright winner as…
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Turkish Bank Account - 16% interest rate??
Hi everyone, I have heard something about opening up an online Turkish Bank Account (Savings Account). I have heard talk of between 16% and 25% (!) annual interest rates on the money you deposit. Does anyone know anything about this, or maybe there is quite a big catch (maybe there are high Account fees or charges). Anyone…
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Is it worth returning to work - online calculator
I came across an online calculator to work out whether or not is was worthwhile returning to work (after maternity leave) and now I can't find it! I think that it worked out that I was £200 per month better off going back to work, even taking into account childcare costs, so not a good arguement to put to DH for becoming a…
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Advice needed about switching current accounts
I've been with the Halifax for about 11 years but am considering changing to another bank, possibly the A&L since I keep hearing about how good they are from various people. I was wondering though whether there are any drawbacks when it comes to obtaining credit, since one of the usual questions on an application for…
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New Abbey current account and linked Fixed Rate account
http://www.easier.com/view/News/Finance/article-28672.html Both paying 6%pa. Fixed rate can recieve up to £250 of the £1000 minimum that must be deposited into the current account. It says this must be a 'main' current account but I think that just means £1000 to be credited [easily done with revolving payments] Possible…
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can not get an account
i get about £280 a week and can't get a bank account , any help would be appreciated . alls i want is a debit card so i can purchase of the net
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Business Banking: getting a buisness account (Merged Threads)
Hi, With so many offers it gets confusing! Does anyone have any suggestions as to which Bank offers the very best bank account for a new small business? I'm looking for interest on the money in the account and no charges whether paying cash/cheques over the counter, ideally not just for 18 months but permanently. If the…
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too many charges
Hey great for forum, i was just wondering if you could help me with my problem. yesterday i went to my bank account as i was just paid to my dismay i had only half my wages! i went and asked for a mini statement and found that i had 11 cleared transactions each for £30 each all been taken out on the same day. i called tele…
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Alliance & Leicester account changes - BE QUICK!
Hello, Alliance & Leicester are changing their Prem Plus/premier accounts to "premier direct/premier accounts from this Monday 03/10/05. The new Premier Direct will still have 5% interest on balances up to £2500, a lower monthly minimum pay in of £500 but NO free annual travel insurance. The new Premier account will still…
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What is a Standing Order?
I know this question sounds provocatively inane. But seriously: is a standing order just a repeat BACS transfer? Does the receiving bank know whether the amount received was sent via a one-off BACS transfer or via SO? I have a few regular savings accounts and most of them require SO to be set up. I was wanting to switch…
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Alliance & Leicester (A&L) real monthly minimum?
Hi all, I have just been accepted as a new A&L customer for a Premier Plus account. I have received a letter stating that I have to put in £1700 every month to avoid charges. I suspect that is because I declared my monthly income to be that amount on the application form. On the other hand I read the minimum required…
