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Lost two cheques paying in to smile - anyone recommend me a decent a/c
On two separate occasions, I have now had two cheques not arrive - so can anyone recommend me a decent current account Thanks Deag.
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First Direct Queries
I am thinking of switching to First Direct for all my current account needs. However, I do have a couple of queries that I cant find the answer to. Firstly, do you have the ability to post them cheques as opposed to getting to the bank and putting them in. I am currently with A & L and find this facility a godsend with no…
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Dissapointed with LTSB Cash Account
Two years ago I opened a Cash Account (due to bad credit score), however, last month I spoke to a Lady in branch and asked what my 'credit rating' with them was and she said it was currently at 8 the highest it could go, she then went on to say that she could see it was a month away from going down but she could not…
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odd question about bank charges
My bank have levied charges against me which I am disputing. In the letter it does not mention when these charges will be removed from my account and I have had no follow up letter advising me of this. Are they allowed to do this?
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Best bank for a recent immigrant?
My fiancee recently moved to England from her native Peru. After we get married at the end of this month and she gets her marriage visa, she'll be able to start looking for work. At first she'll probably only be earning a few hundred pounds per month, but she's an experienced systems engineer so if she can work her way…
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Looking for a new bank account.
Hi I,m looking for a new bank account,and was just wondering which banks people used and were happy with.. i do have several things that i need from my new bank, but if no one knows the answers then thats fine cos i will ring the banks up for info... i,m looking for a bank that processes ingoings before outgoings, and also…
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RBS Royalties Application
Hi, I done a online application for a Royalties account on Sunday night, I was expecting an instant decision but I did not get one, I am sure at the end of the application it just said thank you for your application !. It is now Thursday and I have not received any paperwork or letter, is this normal and has this happened…
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What do people think of Lloyds?
I'm considering switching to Lloyds from First Direct and wanted to know what people thought of them for internet banking and service. I currently have a Lloyds CC and find that side of the internet banking fine. Do they do faster payments online? Can you add and remove bill payments, one off transfers at will - or do they…
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Nationwide- Security alert
Just found out my online banking from Nationwide is blocked. They say more than 600 accounts have been suspended since last night due to a bad virus circulating they think these account may have. After speaking with them and doing two online scans they asked, they now say I must await instruction via the post tomorrow. Bit…
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Halifax - charges
a dd was due out on 29/7, put money in bank to cover 29/7 - checked balance all ok - dd will go out and i have enough to cover without being o/d- got a copy statement to prove i have not gone overdrawn in anyway.--BANG!!!!¬!!!!! a get letter from bank telling me i am being charged as i did not have the money in the day…
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Transfer money from Spain to UK
Can anyone tell me the cheapest and best way to transfer 50.000 Euros from a Spanish bank (the Cam), to a UK bank. Thank you
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Fraud Warning - Solihull - Balsall Common
If you've used your Debit or Credit Cards in Balsall Common CHECK YOUR STATEMENTS. FRAUDSTERS who clone bank cards have been targeting people living in Balsall Common. Comment: From the article is seems as if the source of cloning has been a Barclays Bank ATM, but this has to be confirmed. Article click here.
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Small business bank account
Hi All, My girlfriend is starting her own business and she´s wondering which is the best small business bank account (better if it's free). Anyone has a suggestion or recomendation? Cheers, Augusto
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Yorkshire Bank Readcash Account
I applied in branch the otherday for the Readycash account. I was bankcrupt until 2005. This is due to drop off my credit file in October. I was declined unfortunately. I just wanted to post this incase anyone else who is a discharged bankcrupt wants to apply for it unfortunately I couldn't get it. I was told to try again…
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Help! What is my branch called?
I have an Alliance and Leicester internet account and i am registering for paypal and it is asking for my branch but i dont have one in my town and i applied through the internet. Is it the nearest alliance and leicester bank to me?
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50.00 Cashback For Successful New HSBC Current Account Applications ( No Monthly Fee)
This is being posted primarily for those who havent been able to take advantage of either A+L or Co-operative Current account opening cashback offers due to not being able to meet their monthly funding requirements. The following cashback sites have recently ( perhaps temporarily doubled the normal cashback offered on HSBC…
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Monthly Budgeting Spreadsheet
I have made this spreadsheet for myself which really helps with my budgeting, and i thought it might help some people here so i will share it/ The main bit of it on the left hand sate, is bassicaly a replica of my bank statement for the current month, i tend to run it from one months pay until the next months pay. The…
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Bank of Scotland Statements - arriving unsealed
Our bank statements arrived today - for 2 seperate accounts. Both were unsealed, and don't look like they ever were ie they left B of S like that. Anyone else had this? I've spoken to the bank and they've flagged my account for extra security for phone banking due to this - husband will phone tonight for his.
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What bank has the best interest current account / ISA?
I'm looking to change my current account from Ulster Bank to the bank with the best interest rate, and also start putting money into an ISA here, preferably in Belfast. Where do the Norn Iron Moneysavers keep their money?
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Switching from monthly to weekly pay,
I am starting a new job next week, but will be being paid weekly rather than monthly as I am used to. Since I have never been paid weekly before dose anyone have any tips or things I need to make sure I watch out for to budget when being paid like this?
