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Is it possible to get a bank account for 3 people?
Hi all, Might sound a bit daft but is it possible to get a bank account that 3 people can share? Getting a new flat soon and want to set up an easy repositary account we can just put a regular payment into each and bills and rent all come out of that (so noone's out of pocket). If so who does 'em? Many thanks for any help…
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Visa Electron - who accepts?
Hello, I have just opened a new current account with abbey (Instant Plus a/c) and this comes with a Visa Electron. Is this type of card widely accepted? ie: supermarkets/petrol stations/online etc? Any advice appreciated. Mike
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Natwest Advantage Gold New Card ?
Hi, If I upgrade my Current Plus account to a Advantage Gold Account will I get a new Debit Card ?.
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Tesco Personal Finance/Clubcard points
Hi, for months like many others I have been waiting for my 2000? points for opening a TPF a/c on line ("they are coming" Clubcard keep saying). Not on may statement. TPF now say that the offer was only if you had more than £5k to open the a/c with !! Unfortunately, I did not print the page off. I was sure, it was just for…
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What's the best way of increasing my overdraft limit?
I've had a current account since July last year and even though I get my main benefits [DLA due to my Grand Mal Epilepsy] and JSA paid into it, I still only have a overdraft of £100 even though I have over £500 paid into my account per month [and when I sold items through eBay last year, I had slightly more]. Things went…
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Change date of a direct debit - not allowed?!
I've been changing my direct debit dates to the 1st of the month in order to try to become a bit more stable financially. This hasn't been a problem until I just phoned BUPA who told me that my date was set and that I could only change it by cancelling my policy then opening a new one and "be viewed as a new customer". I…
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Which current account has biggest ATM limit.
I know first direct current account lets you take out £500 a day. Does anyone other bank offer a higher limit. thanks.
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TRUTH Financial Software: some advice please
I would love to hear from all you experts out here. I have been advised that a piece of software called TRUTH can tell me exactly what lifestyle I should lead according to my financial situation. An advisor has recommended that it costs between £500 and £1000 for a report produced by this software tailored to specific…
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Overdrawn by £4.38
1st time in 2 years having had our bank account with natwest, we have a basic account (step account) and what sent us over was paypal payments through ebay. We left enough money in the account for our new direct debit (pet ins) and forgot all about 2 paypal payments, thus it took us overdrawn by £4.38. I decided to check…
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FAO Barclays online customers!
How do these pre approved offers work? I will be looking for a loan in the next few months through Barclays (if appected) and want to know what is taken into account when they pre approve you. I have only been a Barclays customer for over 3 months, i have current account plus with them and the e-savings account. My…
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Help please re Insurance company took money out of my account
Hi new to this so please be kind, and if its in the wrong section could someone please move it to correct one thank you. Briefly 10 months ago I helped a friend that was in hospital by paying his monthy car insurance over the phone using my debit card. I thought nothing more of it and was repaid the £20 or so quickly. I…
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Cheque paid into wrong account
I wrote numerous cheques to a company. The cheques have been presented and credited to the account of a related company that has a trade with a same name. i.e. The cheques were written to Z Ltd and the cheques have been presented and credited by Y Ltd trading as Z. I now have a dispute with Z Ltd but apparently it is a…
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HSBC Closing my account for no reason
Last friday i received a letter from HSBC saying that they will be closing my account and i have 30 days to find another bank and transfer all my money. I have been with HSBC for about 10+ years and a premier bank customer. It was totally out of the blue and no reason stated at all. I called up HSBC's telephone banking to…
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A&L Premier Current Account - was it worth the switch?
Hi All I have recently opened an account with A&L. Feeling quite nervous as I have not had a good impression of them - they have not written to my employer in time to have my salary paid into my new account. Also not managed to Switch all the D-Debits. I do not find their Customer Service very helpful after leaving me on…
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LTSB Bank Error, What to do??
Hey all, need abit of advice...... On Saturday I withdrew a large sum of money (over £1000) which because of the amount got a security flag put up. They ran through the security checks and all was fine. I checked my balance after and the money had come out of my account and I had it in my pocket no problems. Then yesterday…
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Bradford + Bingley no more
Anyone doing any passbook transactions in the Greenock branch is being given a shiny red replacement passbook with Abbey on it,cashcards are being replaced from next month.At the time of the takeover,it was said that this branch would continue on its own for a good while yet.Its not like Abbey to tell lies. :rolleyes:
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Possible silly questions...
I have two accounts with the Co-Op bank (opened one, and not yet closed the other). There's a £250 cash withdrawal limit. Does this apply to each account? i.e. can I take out £250 from one and £250 for another..? Is this £250 related to cash withdrawals only? i.e. can I buy something for £250.01 from a shop using the debit…
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Being paid in $US - best method?
If anyone has any experience of this and can advise I'd be very grateful. I've been taken on to do regular freelance work by an organisation in the States, but am trying to work out the best way for them to pay me. My concerns are: losing the least amount of money in the transaction, obviously, and making it easy for them…
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Payment for Sale of overseas Holiday Home in Euros
We will be selling our caravan in France at the end of September and will be bringing a cheque for 15,000 euros back to England with us. What is the best thing to do with it? I would think this will become a common question with the way things are going for home owners abroad.
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nationwide card
when i go to europe i usually use my halifax card but i know i get charged every time i use it.. i have read a bit on here about some cards to use abroad and have seen nationwide mentioned.. does it mean if i use a nationwide card i wont be charged on atm withdrawels.. and which card do i need..
