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Barclays Current Account
I have a Barclays Current Account. Not used it for quite a while, there was £5 in so i added a couple of thousand to it. Used it once and then found all transactions online were blocked. Come to the conclusion that maybe they done it thinking its been dormant for so long and now is active like its been stolen. Anyway went…
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Nationwide's new charges for overseas use.
As they have not mentioned this particular aspect of the charging soon to be introduced , does anyone know if Nationwide intend to introduce simultaniously (by stealth ) a MINUMUM charge for overseas card use as an additional aspect of the 1% fee ? This is quite important for travellers as a small cash withdrawal at an…
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Sort code doesn't match branch where I opened account?
A few years ago my old flatmate and I opened a joint account with Lloyds which we used to pay our bills. We opened this account at the Lloyds TSB branch on Colmore Row in Birmingham City Center and only ever dealt with that branch. A few days ago I needed to check the address of another bank account I have, and decided to…
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opening new bank account
Ive been in debt for last 6 years. I left the UK 5 years ago, im now returning back to the UK and will be opening a cashminder account with the co-op bank. Once Ive given the bank my address details etc, will they pass this on to any debt agencys, who might start to hassle me at this address.:(Hope someone can help.x
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Problem with Bank a/c being Upgraded
Hi, I've had a current bank a/c with Lloyds TSB since 1997. Only in January this yr did I realise that this a/c had been upgraded and I have been paying for this upgrade since at least 2002...Lloyds say that their records only go as far back as 2002 so they have no record of when the upgrade first took place. Even without…
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Problem with Bank a/c being Upgraded
sorry double post
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Can't apply for Halifax Student current account
Hi, I've recently tried to apply for a new student current account at the halifax. Here is my position: > I already have a current account with Lloyds TSB > I have a perfect credit score > I have a credit card (nothing owing) > I've had store cards in the past > I've had 4-5 credit agreements in the past (all paid way…
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Anyone else had same problem with Lloyds TSB ?
My elderly mother saved a bit when she could over many years for my son. Unfortunately the book went missing not sure if lost. We wrote to bank explaning situation expecting they could issue new book, received reply saying no trace any account, but if we supplied more details they would look again. Sent them all details…
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Halifax Student A/c - Renewing Overdraft early, good idea?
Hi, I have a Halifax Student Account with £2750 Overdraft. I believe I have operated it well (plenty of credits + debits), never incurred any charges. I do however constantly stay around the -£2500 mark. My overdraft is not up to renewal until May, but I was thinking of renewing it soon (and possibly upping it to £3000),…
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students post dated accommodation cheques
Hi can anyone advise? My son was asked to pay a deposit up front and a post-dated cheque for 1st July 2009 for private student accommodation. The Estate Agent said it wouldn't be cashed until they moved into their accommodation on the 1st July, but it has been presented to the Bank and they have cashed it. The Bank (a well…
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Nationwide Debit Card Failures
Nationwide Debit Card Failures Anyone having problems with Debit Cards not working. I'm now on my 6th card which has just failed again in the last four months. Started in October replaced my old card as it was torn, every card since has worked one or twice then failed. I got £100 out of them so far for disruption but now…
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First Direct
Does anyone know how long it takes to either be accepted or declined by First Direct. I applied online for their 1st account today, with a credit card and e-savings. I'm a student, with 5k income and currently with HSBC. I have no past history and 10 searches, therefore I'm not holding out much hope. If I ring them…
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advice chasing up a bounced cheque please.
Hi wasn't sure where to post this so please move if its in the wrong place. my mum and dad have been running there own business for aout 8 years and we think they may have been conned A man came in from a supposed property company and bought a fair amount of goods over a week paying by cheque each time. these were all…
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Question re refund given by mistake
Hi, my 16 yo son had his xbox live account hacked recently and subsequently our credit card details were used to purchase £250 worth of goods. Microsoft have sorted out his account and told me that all monies have been refunded and that they have now closed this case. The credit card has been refunded and the A/C is now…
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HSBC Text Banking
I've just looked on my monthly statement and seen a payment for £2.99 text banking. Thats absolutely ridiculous. I was never told you have to pay to have a txt containing you balance once a week, when I signed up for this online. £3 is a ridiculous price as well. Lloyds used to send me a txt for free each week. On the…
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Business Bank Account Recommendations?
Following a spate of redundancies my husband and I have decided to be brave and set up business on our own. Can anyone recommend a value for money Business Bank Account with good service and online banking facility?
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If..............................
If you were soon to be married and if you were considering a joint back account, ?. where oh where do you start? Currently each of the two are at different banks, Lloyds & Halifax.
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Possible tog et a business account with bad credit history?
I'm starting a business (a ltd company) but I'm concerned I won't get a business bank account which is mandatory. I want the account with the bank I am with at the moment who I haven't got into trouble with :o but I'm concerned they'll also decline because of bad debts I've built up elsewhere including on a previous…
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Natwest Overdraft Problem
I applied for a 500pounds overdraft and was excepted on the phone and 2 weeks later I applied on line for it to be increased to 2000. A few days later I looked I looked at the balance and 2000 was availible so I thought I had been excepted and I paid all the bills etc I needed it for in the first place.. Then a few days…
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Wrong bank address comes up for my Barclays sort code?
I have just added my current account details to my Egg internet savings account for transfer purposes. I have entered the correct sort code for my Crawley branch but the address for it comes up as Crawley, Leicester, Leicestershire LE87 2BB. My bank is in Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 something. Do I need to get this checked…
