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Faster Payments (Abbey National) roll out plans
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/moneybox/7285167.stm According to this BBC article, Abbey is a founder member of Faster Payments. However, there is no mention of a roll-out plan for them on their website or in this later article which gives some dates of roll out for the other banks.…
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can i pay this cheque in
i have just had a phone call from the people who live at my old address, and it seems i have got a cheque from the solicitors who sold my house 4 years ago,???!!!! aparentley its something to do with interest ?? i changed my name by deepoll back to my maiden name so proving i was that person it not a problem but the cheque…
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Bank a/c combo for mother
Please can anyone suggest a good bank current a/c combo for my elderly retired mother. She has occasional large cheques (thousands) coming in and going out at assorted times so part 1 is a cheque a/c which pays good interest on larger amounts which doesn't rely on a specific amount being paid in each month and which she…
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Alliance & Leicester Account with Online Saver
I currently use the older A&L Current Account linked to an online saver - and t/f money quickly and easily between accounts as and when needed. Now I see that the rate is only 4.7% gross. Which is the best bank to move to with a decent rate and a quick t/f time between current account and saver account? Or should I start…
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Bank Charging to get reprints of statements?
Hi All, I know its not strictly the same topic, but I needed some proof of residence to rent out a house, the letting agent said bank statments from the last few years would be ok, (printouts from internet banking wouldnt be ok) so I went to the bank (Nationwide) and they informed me I had to write a letter to them in the…
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Query Regarding Statements
Right, with online banking becoming much more popular as time goes on, is it possible for someone to request that they no longer receive paper statements? Which banks offer this?
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cheque a/c payee only?
Hi Hubby has received a cheque that is payable to him a/c payee only, can that be paid into our joint account as we don't have sole accounts? Thanks
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Rbs
Has anyone had experience of the RBS interest paying current account? Any feedback would be appreciated. :beer:
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£145,000 to invest
My mum has just got £145,000 from the sale of her house after my dad has just recently died. She needs £500 amonth to pay her out goings. She would like to do this from the interest earned from the money from the sale of her house, plus maybe a little extra to spend as well on top of her pension. She would also like to…
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Refused for basic Cash Card account!!
Can anyone help me shed some lighton my situation? Last weekend I opened a cash card account with Lloyds TSB. It was their standard cash card account which said was available to people with bad credit, but not for bankrupts or people with fraud issues. I have niether of these just a couple of defaults and 3 CCJ's. I went…
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Returning to UK
Hello......I have a question. OH and I are returning to live in the UK after almost 4 years of life in Canada. We're approaching our 60's and are retired.....which is the best bank account for retirees? So many of those with the "cash"bonus seem to be aimed at people who can have a salary paid in on a regular basis. We…
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Refused Credit
I applied for a Capital One credit card afew weeks back, I received a letter to say I had been accepted however when I rang them a few days ago they said that after another credit check they have refused my application on this time. Why have they refused my application? I have only one default and no other debt but Capital…
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Natwest - Advantage Gold
When I opened my account , does anyone know of a website or anything where I can see where I can use the discount card (you know for the 20% off etc) - theme parks days out etc?
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please please be careful i thought i was !!!!
Hi everyone, I guess this is classed as money saving .....please be careful when using cashpoints ,i always thought i was i always cover and am very wary of whos lurking around however i went to my building society yesterday to find that in the last week my card had been cloned and my account wiped clean. I have been well…
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Halifax Ultimate Reward Current Account
I recently applied for the above account and received a letter today stating "we are currently processing your application, however our underwriters require further information to assess your application". The letter goes onto say I have to go into branch with my last three bank statement showing my salary credited. My…
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How to close an account???
I have a current account with the Co-Operative Bank, It's not in use now, I've written to them stating my reasons to close the account & 2 months later with no reply the account is still open. I hate these people with a passion:mad: How do i close the account???????????????????
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citibank new account please help as im thick
hi i have been reading the citibank thread and i applied i got the paperwork back but dont understand what forms of id i would need it says i need a bill from less that 3 months ago and thats no problem however could you explain . a certified copy of your passport or national id card (eea countries) to confirm your…
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Overdraft gone from Current Account
Hi All I am in a lot of debt (about £15000). I have very poor credit from missed payments etc etc I had an agreed overdraft of £1000 on my current account. This overdraft was arranged until May 2008. I have been paid today but most of my pay has paid off my overdraft and now I do not have enough money to pay off debts,…
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Argh, Barclays!!
Having a bit of a Barclays nightmare at the moment. About 8 weeks ago, Barlcays sent me a Pinsentry device, which I was able to use successfully with my existing Visa Connect Debit card. Shortly after receiving this device, I moved house and informed Barclays of the new address. I was able to continue using my card as…
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Post Office max daily coin limit
I want to put the money in my alliance and leicester. The A&L have a max daily limit of 5 bags so I'm thinking depositing my money at the post office. Does anyone know if they have a maximum limit to deposit coins? I rang their customer service number to ask and they didn't really know. Thanks.
