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So if Santander are no good, who should I go with?
It seems that I have made a huge mistake switching to Santander, however I have noticed that with the exception of First Direct nobody on this forum has a good word to say about any bank. I accept that in Santander's case people seem bang on, but can anyone suggest a good currect account and if so why it is good. I would…
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Quick question about Halifax online banking
Hi, Quick question for you all! I'm interested in opening an internet banking account with Halifax, but was wondering how far back their statements go? My current account lets me check back a couple of years, is Halifax the same? I will be needing to check my statements weeks and months in the past. Many thanks! BFH. :beer:
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YB - Jeremy Sutcliffe...
Hi, New to the site - lurked quite a lot but first time to sign up and post, hopefully someone can help, im in a bit of a pickle!:mad: I've had a bank account with YB for a while, overdraft was £300 which was maxed out, then i got a few bank charges and it eventually hit approx £350. I had a few letters from them, and sent…
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How to close halifax online banking?
Hello everyone, I have a simple question to ask anyone who knows something about Halifax "Online Banking" accounts. I have a Halifax Standard Credit Card, and recently decided to try using their 'Online Banking' by registering for an online account last week. The online banking account works fine, and I am able to check…
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Does A Request For Temporary Overdraft Always Produce a Credit Check??
Guys, not my area of expertise, so any advice welcomed. It's HSBC, and looking at temp for 2 weeks o/d. It's my bank, salary paid in there, so would they bother for a 2-week o/d ??
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Downgrading my current account at Santander?
Okay so basically just started work after about 9 months unemployed, I have a Santander current account which is racked with bank charges and which I'll have to have my wages paid in to but my overdrafts will swallow them up. I'm wondering if they'll open me up a basic account to deal with my wages and I can slowly pay…
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closing accounts
I know i will prob sound thick and not sure if I've asked this before but do you have to close bank accounts? For some reason me and my bf have ended up with a few accounts that we now don't really use.We haven't got any money in them now only one with about £2 in. I sais we should write and cancel them all, but he says…
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Advice: ICICI blocked ID - data nightmare
Dear All, I tried accessing my Hi Save account over the weekend, but found that I could not although I'm sure I was using the correct login. I 'phoned ICICI yesterday evening, they claimed that the date of birth I gave over the phone did not match the one on record. I was advised to send certitified photo ID and address…
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Natwest Overdraft charge?
Good evening, I have just got back from setting up my new Current Account plus at natwest. I got a £400 overdraft with the account which could be a help on any bad months. In the accompanying leaflets I have been given it says: Overdraft limit: £400 Total Cost of Credit: £18.23 Please note that this amount is illustrative…
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New First Direct application
Hi there. I've just applied for a First Direct Current Account, but am curious about two things: a) I'm moving over from HSBC, but as First Direct is already a subdivision of HSBC, will I still get the £100 incentive? b) As my wages got paid automatically into my previous account, will they automatically get paid into my…
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Reclaiming Expenses
Hi all Not entirely sure this is in the right place, so apologies if it isn't. I'm a contractor (basically self-employed but going through an umbrella company) and I had to pay out while working for a company I've now left due to the end of my contract. I was given the paperwork to claim back my expenses (which were…
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Faster payment to nationwide
I have tried to send a faster payment for £650.00 from First Direct to my Nationwide current account. I know that Nationwide accepts faster payments as I always do them. However this time, although the payment was made at 8am the payment hasn't arrived. I have spoken to Nationwide who confirm it hasn't been received and…
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Barclays Current Account Plus - decent benefits?
I don't really need a new bank account. But.....I do need Mobile Phone Insurance. Current price for my HTC Desire HD phone (if I continue beyond the free month) is £6.99 per month. I 'know' it may be included in my Household Contents Insurance, but I want it separately insured. Came across this Barclays Account. It costs…
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Money's Gone Missing
I am seeking advice on behalf of a friend who has a problem with a recent HSBC online account transfer. My friend has a HSBC online internet account and recently he wanted to transfer money from his UK HSBC account to his Thai Bank account he filled out the online form and things looked ok so he clicked a button to go…
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My Natwest Ordeal - What I should do regarding complaining?
Hello, This is my first post here on the forum, I am hoping to seek some advice on how to deal with a complaint in the best way possible, I will contribute back to the forums in anyway I see that I can offer good advice. A little background first: I am 25, never had a bank account before, my wages use to go into my mothers…
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Business Banking help!!!
Hi all, I need some advice and before you judge me I made a bad error of judgement which massively affected my personal credit but have since sorted it out and am now on a repayment plan.....my credit score is low and I know it was all my own fault but Im desperately trying to get it sorted. Anyways right my problem is Ive…
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Natwest Phone Banking ?
Hii all i just wanted to ask few questions i made a transfer of £950 on the phone, they told me the money will be in the receiving account tomorrow i just logged in to my internet banking and it says. * Amount £950.00 * Payment date 9 Mar 2011 * Status: Actioned * Payment information : The payment has been actioned. The…
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Money transfer
Hello what is the cheapest way to move a large some of money from abroad into the UK?
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Sort Code & Account Number on debit card
Anyone know which banks print the sort code AND account number on the debit cards? I know LloydsTSB and Santander do and Halifax do on the electron cards at least. Any others? I know Citibank, RBS and Natwest don't. Thanks :)
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Cancelling Switching Process
I have made a HUGE mistake in deciding to go to Santaner. Long story short I will in effect be moving from a Natwest account with full debit card, £100 overdraft and service I have always thought was good, to an account with no overdraft and Visa Debit that is in effect an Electron card and so far poor service. I wont go…
