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Verifying UK bank account balance in US Dollars
Hi. I am moving to the U.S. to study and I have to supply a bank statement verifying my balance in U.S. Dollars to support my application for an I-20 form. I have asked my banks (Nationwide & Barclays) if they can do this, however I have been told that as it is a UK bank account, the balance can only be verified in Pound…
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First Direct 1st Account criteria
I know this topic has already been covered elsewhere in the forum (cannot post link still a newbie - in particular threads 3047442 and 722581) but I want to double check which savings account you need to open with First Direct to waiver the £10 fee for the 1st Account if you don't meet the £1500 pay in per month (and does…
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Moving from the UK to Middle East - which account?
Thinking of moving to the Middle East for change of jobs for about 3 years. Which account would you use? I was thinking of a UK based bank in the Middle East - area of work - Dubai, UAE. Thanks in advance for replies!
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Euro Bank Accounts?
Hi, I have a bank account set up in Malta, and I frequently transfer money to my Halifax account in the UK, which 1) takes a while; 2) has charges. I'm looking for a "euro account" in the UK where I can do the following: 1) Transfer Euros from Malta into it for no charge; 2) Transfer money from "Euro Account" to my UK…
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TT Transfer
Hi, I am after some advice regarding TT money transfers (I believe its also known as wire transfer). I would like to order some items from China and have been in discussion with the company for about a month now. I am now required to send an initial fee to cover mould making costs. They have informed me that the money…
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Is your online banking working!?
I can't seem to access our bank accounts on BOTH Natwest and Halifax! Is this a problem for everyone or just me!? Seems strange why they both wouldn't work. Does yours work?? Thanks x
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Halifax cashback offer
Hi Guys, I signed up with Halifax for a current account before 31st March and have since then paid in my salary so more than the £1K req'd i used the link on the weekly email for moneysupermarket but to date the £50 has not arrived and it has been more than 30 days, anyone had the same experience please or can help? Cheers…
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rbs problems ?
is anyone else having problems with their rbs card ? checked acc online no issues but twice card payment has failed while buying online.
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LLoydstsb and HBOS
Both LTSB and HBOS both use almost identical internel sites, can anyone tell me if sometime in the future if customers can of BOS or Hallifax can use LTSB branches to deposit cash, cheques or pay bills? I have an account with BOS, curious are there any plans for the future? With comng together of the 2 internet sites, are…
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Setting up internet banking with HSBC
Will be brief.... I would like to set up internet banking for my HSBC account (not a main account but used reguarly for wages in and cash withdrawals only) Online it is asking for security information that I did not think i had set up so I called the helpline. They said I have set them up in 1999 for telephone banking (I…
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DD/SO's
I bank with HBOS I have several direct debits and standing orders set up for the 1st of month. I checked my account yesterday and these did not come out (assume because it was a Sunday) Although when I re-checked this morning I was still surprised to see none of these had left my account. Is this because today is a bank…
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UK and Malaysian Bank Account
Hi I am just about to work in Malaysia for a couple of years and I'll get part of my salary paid in Sterling and part paid in Malaysian Ringgit. I will also occasionally (perhaps often) have to transfer money between the two countries. Is there a bank account(s) that supports this, or are there other options that would be…
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Sweeping between Nat west accounts
Hi, I've not seen it advertised but is it possible to set up between accounts a monthly sweep. What I mean by that is take the balance on a given date each month and transfer it to another account. On an automated basis I'd like to sweep my CURRENT PLUS account and transfer to my E-SAVINGS account both with nat west
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Direct debit questions (argh!)
Hi. 2 questions.. 1. I have a direct debit that goes out monthly on the 21st of each month (or next working day after) to my local gym. I received a letter today stating that this month (April's) payment had been returned unpaid as there were insufficient funds and that I would now be charged a £29.99 administration fee as…
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Direct debit guarantee
Hi wonder if someone could possibly put me in the right direction. a few years ago i took out a t-mobile contract and was paying £15 per month and ive recently checked my historic bank statements and find out i was paying £45 per month so i called t-mobile and they advise that the ctrct was £45 which i hotly dispute as i…
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Problem setting up a BACS payment
I'm trying to set up a BACS payment from my bank account (where I used to work and where pension and temporary earnings are being paid in to) to my day to day-running building society account. I stall at the box marked reference number. My BS say they do not have a reference number, so my question is; What do I put in this…
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Overdraft Expiry, Help!
I currently have an agreed overdraft on my current account, but I'm getting worried because I have been told it might not be renewed from 1st July. I can get about £700 of the £1000 paid by then, but does anyone know how best to ensure it does get renewed? Will putting more money through it make a bigger difference than…
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Alternative to Lloyds TSB
Hello, I'm currently 17 and in full time education, I have a current account with HSBC and Lloyds TSB as well as a Cash ISA with Halifax. At the current time I am rather dissatisfied with Lloyds service and as such I am looking to switch bank accounts. Typically I would hold around £100 - £300 in the account before it is…
