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Warning - Barclays facebook page fraud?
Barclays has a new facebook page, with a link on its info page to Barcleys (sic) own website. It must be a fraud, surely. I've informed internet security dept at Barclays. Meanwhile, I suggest you don't click on it.
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high risk bank account
my friend is setting up a e commerce shop but needs a bank account, he will be selling fancy dress, underwear and adult toy's and accessories , however cannot find a bank that will let him open an account ?? as his business is high risk does anyone know of any banks that offer an acccount to this sort of business ??
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Keep getting random pending debits
I regularly check my online banking and keep track of the balance, spending etc on a spreadsheet. At least 3 times since the start of the year, I have had random pending debits of £2.50 which disappear after a week (e.g. Balance £100, available balance £97.50). Does anyone know what this could be? I'm with Bank of…
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Overdraft Renewal
Hi All This is not a post about weather one should have an overdraft or not but I am curious about Overdraft renewals. I have overdraft renewal date 1st october using some of it, are banks giving 30 days notice if they are changing it. Just interested to see if they are. I went in to mine and they said i should have a…
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NatWest `Step`
Hi All, Does ahybody know why the Natwest Step account has gone and if it will be coming back? Cheers
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RBS - "New VISA Debit Card due to Technical changes" letter received!
Hi guys, I just received a letter from RBS saying: "Due to an upcoming technical change to our systems, it is necessary to replace the RBS VISA debit card you hold on your current account. This change means that you will soon be sent a new VISA debit card in the post". Anyone else has received such a letter? i'd be…
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Budget Car Rental - £200 UNAUTHORIZED charge
I am not sure which forum to use to post this because I don't think there is a specific forum for company charges (only for bank ones but it's not the bank I'm blaming). I found out an unauthorized charge from Budget Car Rental for £200 and I am not sure why is that. I called them already and they told me they will contact…
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Problem on Credit File
Hello. I checked my equifax report yesterday and found 3 defaulted credit agreements in my name but a different surname. That shows why i get declined! I have emailed Equifax telling them of the issues so hopefully they will remove them. To add, I also know the person whose name is on my file. Do i need to do anything else?
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Banks on Credit File
If I close my bank accounts in branch will it be taken off my credit report or just marked as "settled" ? At the moment they are showing £0 Balance even after I closed them, this is because my file hasn't been updated yet.. Also, how many CREDIT ACCOUNTS opened on your report can put of a lender... I owe no money to…
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Santander first plus
Hi, I have this account and opened it oct 2010 with the first salary going in Nov 2010. I tried in July to get the upgraded to the proper current account as it was over 6 mths that I had it. This was rejected and was told to come in again in a few mths - think I will go in around Nov as at least it has been a good year of…
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NatWest removes Payee Details in internet banking - so complain!
When making online payments through NatWest internet banking, it used to be possible to insert payee identification reminders on your payee list - for example, "Nikki's ISA", "Our Savings Account" etc. During recent "improvements" to their internet banking, NatWest have seen fit to remove this useful facility. They won't…
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Co-op current accounts accessible in Britannia Branches
Still low key (September publicity in hand) but Co-op current account customers can now transact on their accounts in Britannia branches. Basically it is the service available in Post Office branches i.e. deposit cash for instant credit, withdraw cash, both using card PIN machine, deposit cheques using the envelope…
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If I have a savings account at Barclays can I pay a bill there?
Basically, I want to pay a Halifax Credit Card bill over the counter in cash but there's isn't a branch of my main bank (NatWest) or Halifax near my current location. There is a Barclays, but I only hold a cash ISA there. Will the cashier let me pay the bill over the counter there using cash from my ISA, even if I don't…
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Best place to change British Pound to American Dollars
Hi, Does anyone know where the best rate is in the UK to change £ to $ ? Any tips appreciated.
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£5 Halifax Reward
I have 2 bank accounts, one with 1 bank, and a halifax reward account where you get £5 if you pay in £1000 per calender month (actually £1200 I believe, after tax etc).. The halifax account is this: http://www.halifax.co.uk/bankaccounts/current-accounts/reward-current-account/ I don't have £1000 in either of these…
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MSE News: RBS punishes basic account holders in ATM crackdown
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "RBS and Natwest basic bank account customers will no longer be able to use rivals' cash machines ..." Read the full story: RBS punishes basic account holders in ATM crackdown
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Santander chip & pin - A new way to bank.
For the coffin dodgers who don't use the internet, ATM's, electricity etc, Santander have a leaflet next to the new chip & pin machines in branches. I say the above because the contents of the leaflet are not on Santander's Website . Can anyone forumites tell me: What's the cash withdrawal limit over the counter using chip…
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Bank account for a child
Advice please... We would like to set up a bank account for our daughter (nearly 1 year old) so we have somewhere to keep her money. Are there any particular accounts that are good for this (or give the best freebies?!)? It'll only be small sums going in/out, so interest rates aren't particularly important. I bank with…
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How safe is telling security details in front of the bank clerk?
I have a euro account with Barclays. I had a problem with the statements being sent to a wrong address and the bank clerk just phone the euro account team and pass me the phone and I had to answer all security questions on front of him. How safe is that?
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Credit rating + bank account + credit card
So this is my first ever post so if something similar has been posted before then sorry to recover an old topic. I read the MSE email whenever it comes out and esp look at the bank accounts/credit card sections. I was a long term user of natwest but a bit over a year ago saw the £100 bonus if you join Santander - so I did,…
