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I am an ulster bank customer can I pay in and withdraw from RBS branches
Im moving to Glasgow next week and dont want to go to the bother of opening another bank account. Any help would be appreciated
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Alliance & Leicester switch back in March - wrong account!!
Hello! We went to renew our mortgage with A&L back in March (mortgage was due to renew in May) and along with many offers, we were told we could get a good 'deal' if we switched accounts (we were currently with HSBC) to A&L AND we would get £100 back in a few months. So, obviously, that seemed the best option for us so we…
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piggybanking
sorting finances out and going to use this technique, with Barclays just for ease as account already there. ive tried to set additonal accounts online but no joy there - seems i will have to do in a branch. my concern is cards. how to fellow piggybankers get round not having loads of cards in their wallet to pay for stuff?…
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International Money transfer ?
I have sold some shares i had in "mysharebank" on the UBS website to be transferred into my alliance and leicester bank account. Does anyone know how long it will take to clear as it will be an international bank transfer, as far as i'm aware UBS is in switzerland? Anyone sold shares held by UBS before and have any…
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MSE News: Barclays fined £2.45 million by watchdog
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "Barclays has been fined £2.45 million by the City watchdog for "serious weaknesses" at its investment banking arm, it was announced today. This is the eighth-largest ever fine imposed by the Financial Services Authority (FSA)..." Read the full story: Barclays…
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Free case of wine when opening Smile current account
IMPORTANT Updates 10.27am, Thurs 24 Sept 1. Smile Account closed. Due to huge demand generated from this going in the weekly email, Smile have told us they've reached their limit of accounts early, and have closed the deal to new applicants. Well done anyone who got it in time, and if you didn't, better luck next time. All…
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Overdraft at my address (but not me)
Hello, I moved into my house nearly eight years ago and a about six months ago got a letter which I opened by mistake which was address to the former occupier which stated that they were overdrawn to the tune of £5000 and that a couple of cheques have bounced. I took the letter to my local Natwest bank and explained that…
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Online Banking
How safe is online banking, I am wanting to do this for convenience but you do hear a lot of horror stories about peoples accounts been hacked into etc. Thanks in advance for your help
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Depositing cash without card
After opening my bank account, I have been given the sort code and account number on the bank's headed paper on the same day. I gave the opening deposit, but the advisor said there is no need to do that. My card will arrive sometime next week. I would like to make a deposit into my account. When going to the cashier, will…
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Nationwide mini statement - what's the point?
When I log into Nationwide online I can see all todays transactions on the mini-statement. For example today I can see that 4 direct debits have been paid but the mini statement doesn't tell me who they have been paid to. To find that out I will have to wait until tomorrow when they appear on the full statement. My…
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Bank of Scotland / Halifax Reward Current Account
T&Cs November 2009: I wonder whether this will effect customers who presently hold 2 or 3 Reward accounts.
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Bank Accs for Poor Credit people
Asking this question on behalf of a family member. :confused: He has a business account, however they charge him mega if he goes over his balance etc. He no longer has his own business and has full time employment. He was close to losing his house 2-3 years ago (so has bad credit history). Is there any accounts out there…
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Don't touch SMILE! Ethical, my bottom
Just been hit by penalty charges from Smile owing to a failed electronic transfer from a client to my current account which left me to go overdrawn. Not only do they take a £20 administration charge but they also then swipe £20 A DAY! So for going overdrawn for 3 days I have to pay them £80... And they don't even email you…
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Realistic budget for 2 person hh?
Hi guys, My OH and I are planning on moving in together early next year, and I'm trying to figure out a realistic budget for us, excluding rent, so we can see how much my OH needs to be earning, and how much rent we can afford. I won't really be earning anything as I'm going to be doing my teacher training (hopefully!!…
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Nationwide internet banking problem
Just to wartn others, I tried logging into my account this morning but it kept telling me that I had logged in the wrong details, eventually it locked me out and i've just reregistered, however i've just called Nationwide and they've told me the problem is at their end and they are dealing with it, she asked me if I had…
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Which bank of business account have cashback?
Hi, not sure am i post in the right place, my husband need to open a business account, just wonder which bank have the best cashback in the cashback site? thanks
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Alliance and Leicester Premier Current Account or Halifax Reward Current Account???
Hi From last 2years I have Lloydstsb Silver Current Account (1000 overdraft limit, Lloyds TSB Airmiles Duo Credit Card - 750 limit), my monthly income is 2000-2500. I'm don't saving any money, normally used 80% overdraft and 100% credit card but every month my balance is on the 0. I thinking about switch to different bank…
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Money from Ireland to Scotland
I wonder if anyone can help. I'm in the poo, unexpectedly lost my job, live-in BF is away training with the army. On Saturday I started a new job, but wont get paid til end of September. My BF's mum wants to send me some money so I can go to the 'family day' to see him a week on Sat but we dont know the best way to do…
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Possible fraud
Hey, I checked my current account online today and there were some debits come off in the past few days of which i have no knowledge totalling about £60. I phoned the bank and they said they would pass it on to their fraud investigation team and get back to me. I'm not sure if i should go to the police in the meantime.…
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HSBC and credit checks
hello all my first post on this board, and hope that you can help me with a problem. anywaytook ds2 down to HSBC bank today to turn his child account into a student account. We were not going after the overdraft but while we were there she said that if he did want it then everyone who lived at his home addresse might be…
