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Downloading bank transaction from a current account
Hi all Does anyone know of which current accounts currently allow you to download your bank transactions into some other software? There is currently a well regarded system in the US called mint.com that can connect to a large number of american banks and automatically extract bank transactions. I think it can also connect…
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first direct question
So I registered with first direct about a week ago and got a couple of savings accounts - I phoned them to get my telephone security password and login details and sorted that out. A few days I ago I applied online for a 1st account because I wanted a debit card but I couldn't do that because it said I didn't have a "valid…
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Paying a bill using Bank Giro Credit FOR FREE
I've just been to the Post Office to pay a bill by Bank Giro Credit and they wanted to charge me £2.75 for the privilege. I have never paid this way so didn't know that there was a charge. The receiving bank is Alliance & Leicester. I bank with the Lloyds but the reason I want to pay by BGC is that the receiver not know…
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Dam Cahoot!!!
So all day tuesday 14th february i wasn't able to login to my cahoot account i kept getting error and thats it. So i thought i would give them a call to see if there was a problem he checked and said "you"!!! requested to close the account, I never did request and they couldn't find any requests or notes to say why it was…
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euro and sterling account
We are soon to rent a property in greece, for at least 5 years ,:j but not forever. :cool: Our Nationwide bank is fine but they don't do a euro account. What's the best bank for our new venture. Knowing something about the Greek problem I am reluctant to use a Greek bank. We just need a bank that can pay direct debits or…
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Possible charge by Santander for bereavement account handling?
Hello there, Apologies if this question has been asked before. I had a quick search through the forum, using the search tool and also Google but didn't find anything specific to my query. My mother recently passed away and my father has been trying to sort out some financial details, like changing their joint account over…
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Closing Bank Account
Hi, I have a Sainsbury's bank account which I want to close. It is a phone and online account. I wrote them a letter saying please close account xxxxx. They have now written back saying they can't accept written instructions and that I must phone them or log on. My question is are they allowed to do this? Am I within my…
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Halifax Rewards Current Account Application
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Natwest took half of my money!
On the 24th of December 2011 my mum and dad deposited £400 into my bank account. The branch gave them the usual customer receipt and I went to my online banking and saw £400 had just been put into my account. I purchased a few things that left me with £50 remaining on my account. On the 28th of December I checked my…
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Several months on now from HBOS/Lloyds - how is it for you?
As the title says really re HBOS How do you view the changes now they've had time to bed down? Anyone still experiencing difficulties? Anyone upped sticks and moved to another bank as a result? My two-pence worth:- (1) The ISA no longer shows online how much is still available to transfer in and, (2) customer service does…
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MSE News: Inflation dives as economy put on 'negative outlook'
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "Hard-pressed families felt relief as official figures show the rate of inflation fell to its lowest level in two years ..." Read the full story: Inflation dives as economy put on 'negative outlook' This thread is not in the 'discuss house prices and economy…
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Bank still linking me with ex-wife??
Hi, I was in HSBC today having a chat with a banking advisor when I noticed on his screen that my ex-wifes address was there underneath mine. Stupidly, it was just a quick flash and it didn't register until I left the bank. No reason to suspect anything sinister - I know she banks with HSBC. But, since we have been…
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money gone AWOL
I have just checked my bank account this evening to be confronted with something that has puzzled me. All weekend my bank told me i had £52.22 available, i checked it again this morning and still had £52.22 so i took out £20 to pay an other bill in the bank. This should have then left me £32.22 in the account but when i…
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Faster Payments to same bank (halifax)
Just transfered a friend of mine some money over. We're both with Halifax, but does this class as a FP? I ask because normally when i transfer money using FP, i get a FP loading screen for a few seconds before it says its successful. With Halifax to Halifax transfers it doesnt appear, just says successful straight away
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Barclays Current account application online asks for Barclaycard Number?
Hi I wanted to ask for anyone that has applied for a barclays current account online, it seems to ask for a barcalycard Number if you have one? Does this mean an existing one or if you were a customer of barclaycard before? Why does it ask for this number, will it mean that the conduct of the barclaycard account be taken…
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applied for Santander bank account
Hello, I have applied for a Santander student current account and my application was "referred". They scanned my student finance documents in and I gave all my details. What does this mean and is it likely that I will be rejected. I have had Wonga loan in the past but paid it back on time. Thanks
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Can I write a cheque to fund another account from the same bank?
Hi peeps. Oh dear. Yes, another noob. And it's one of them that just appear from nowhere and ask random stupid questions because they're in a flap :( I know I'm not the first to come to you good kind people with a 'I'm in a bit of a situation'-type dilemma, and I hope someone out there can be lenient on a first-timer…
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Santander Switcher Service
Hi, Just wondered if anyone has any experience switching their main account to Santander? I got an e-mail this morning saying my account has been opened and to ensure I have funds within the account to pay off Direct Debits etc. Now I know a lot about banking, but I've never used a switcher service before so my concern is…
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Moneygram.....Is this OK ?
Hi...my daughter is in Japan...has been told that money transfers to UK can be done quickly via "Moneygram" ..is this a reputable site...? thanks
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MSE News: UK economy growth forecast slashed
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "A leading business body today cut the UK's growth forecasts but believes the economy will narrowly avoid recession ..." Read the full story: UK economy growth forecast slashed This thread is not in the 'discuss house prices and economy board' as that is only…
