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I need a friend! Anyone interested?
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Question about paying cash into someone elses account
Hi, I recently purchased a car and would like to pay the keeper a deposit into his bank account. I have the account details (sort code, acct no.) so can I just walk into a branch of his bank and deposit the cash straight into his account (he wants the money in his account today so an online transaction is suitable, buy the…
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New A&L Premier 50 Account
For info' ... https://www.alliance-leicester.co.uk/currentaccounts/index.asp?page=premier50&ct=animatedprimaryprem50Nov07 Do A&L think that anyone over 50 is gaga? The 7% looks great, but its only on a maximum of £2500 and it will cost you £10 a month! Assuming you absolutely "max out" the account at exactly £2500 for a…
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Help!! bank closed my account!!
Hi guys, I went to the cash point today and it swallowed my card...when i went into my bank they told me the account has been closed...can they close my account without informing me first??????:confused:
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will lloyds accept me
hi i just want a basic cash account the closest place to me is lloyds which im fine with, but im so worried i wont be accepted, i have 1 ccj and a lot of bad debts, i just dont want to go in and be humilated also i dont have a passport or driving license so i havent got hardly any of the other options they are asking for…
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Halifax BOS - Not closing my Current account - What to do?
Hi, I have been struggling a lot to close my Halifax BOS account. I had submitted application (on 6-OCT-2007) to close my account, in the branch and surrendered my cheque book and debit card on the day. After few days, I received a letter from them saying as per the application, they will be closing my account but I need…
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Halifax 100 pound offer swindle
has anybody else been told by halifax they are not entitled to the 100 pounds offered when they first opened a high interest current account? I have been ringing them for months to find out when i would get the money, - i was told after two lots of my wages had gone in, then was told it was after three lots of wages had…
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Question about overdrafts
Hi, I've a query about overdrafts which some of you may be able to answer from experience. I have recently returned as a customer to RBS (3 months ago) after banking with them for almost 20 years until last summer. Last week I enquired about extending my overdraft to £800 from £250 as I'm in the process of changing jobs…
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Moneyback Debit Cardds
Hi I am currently looking for a new current account. I'm ideally looking for moneyback debit accounts. I know that Halifax offer an account; 1% on the first £10,000 [on purchases] But are there any other accounts. I already hold an Egg Money account. Thanks in advance
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Question: Cancelling a monthly donation
Hi A bit awkward and I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask, but the charities board seems to be for positive threads so.. Basically, I'm trying to tighten up my finances and have had to really look into saving money. For the past 5 years I've been giving £10 a month to the NSPCC and tbh, given my current (and…
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Advice needed bank taking charges for no reason
Will try to be brief Nationwide charged my OH £90 for direct debits that were taken out and no funds, this was due to a mistake by the company taking the DD as when i rang to change the DD date to 1st November they made it 1st October and that started a call for the DD early! The company have said they will refund the…
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New Sole Trader seeking best current account
Hi, I hope this is the right place to post. I have done a search and read on previous sole trader similar questions but they seem quite out of date and relate to business accounts rather than best current accounts. I am just starting out and am looking to put £1000 + into a bank account a month (hopefully more - but…
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Citbank debit card in the USA
Hi, does anyone know if a UK Citibank debit card is treated as a credit card in the US? I booked a hotel in NY through hotwire which explains that you must have a credit card in your name when booking in. Any other info I should know if I decide to use my citibank card in the US? Many thanks
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Living in London
Hello, I'm not sure if this is the right forum, and I appreciate this is a bit of a 'piece of string' type question, but I was looking for more rought guidance than specifics. I have lived outside the UK for a while, but am moving back to London shortly, and am a bit out of touch with London prices/strength of the price…
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Unknown Credit of £5
Just checked my Internet Banking and i've seen that a credit of £5 has been put into my account? As for the description of what it is, it just says "ADVISED" I did make a complaint to HSBC earlier about a phone call I made to them, and I sent an email demanding my money back for the call, and they said their investigating…
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CHECK YOUR ACCOUNT: Barclays DD ERRORS - 15th November
A word of WARNING to anyone who is with Barclays... Check your Direct Debits. I had one 'returned unpaid' for £1k to Amex on the 15th of November. It would appear that Barclay's are 'having a few problems with their systems'! In essence check your statement -or you could end up being late with a payment, getting charged…
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Net West Step Account Floored me today
Well well well totaly baffled now this site recommends NatWest Step amongst others as a good basic bank account. I popped in today to open an account with Driving Licence, Passport, Utility Bill etc. Got to the customer service point and asked only to be told by the lady the account did not come with a "debit card"…
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County Court Proceedings
Now before I start I know that the problem I have found myself in is completely my fault and I dont expect any sympathy but just hoping if anyone can give me any words of comfort for whats going to be a bad week it would be appreciated. 2 years ago, i took out another student loan to pay for my last year at uni. I…
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Abbey down ..........
........ and out? Any idea when Abbey on line banking will be working again?
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Electronic Bank Transfers (New Campaign)
Hi How come when a elctronic transfer is made from one bank account to another it still takes 3-5 days to clear. I mean my sister transfered some money from her account (Natwest) to mine (Abbey). Now the money has gone from her account, but is not in mine. So what is it doing in the 3-5 days. The only thing I can think of…
