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Opening a USD bank account
Hi all, Thanks for reading. I would like to open a bank account which has a balance in dollars, so people can pay in dollars and I can withdraw in dollars. I called NatWest (my bank) and the chap wasn't too sure if they provided such a service but that if they did I would have to have a "private banking" account, which…
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multiple accounts
hi all i was just wondering how many lloyds vantage accounts can be opened by one person, same question for bos vantage
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Money paid into wrong account
I am writing on behalf on my girlfriend. She has paid money into an account to pay for her university accomodation (£2000). The trouble is that the halls of residance has been taken over by a new company and the old company has ceased to exist. The money was accidently paid into the old company's account, even though the…
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Guidance Needed: temporary cashflow issue - can't get an overdraft
Hi folks, I've got a bit of a problem that I'd really value people's guidance with. I've just taken a new job. It's more money but is a big, and expensive, commute. As such, until I can sell the house and relocate, I'll need to rent midweek away from home. Because of the initial outlay for a deposit and travel costs and…
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First Direct question
to do the switch, I see that there is a requirement of £1000 going into the account each month to get the £125 switch bonus. How is this monitored? For example, with Halifax I can withdraw some money then pay it back in to reach the £750 to get the £5 reward each month. Can I do this with First Direct? Thanks
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TSB Called Me To Confirm Account Open Successfully? Usual?
Applied for a current account with TSB on Sunday. Just missed a call off them and they left a voicemail to say Good News your account is open and paperwork will be out in next few days? Anybody else had this? Genuine courtesy call? Or trying to sell me accounts etc?
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Which UK Bank has the worst 'reputation/image'
Which UK Bank has the worst 'reputation/image' Hi, I am a University Student and I am about to start a PRcampaign. The whole idea is to create a ‘Crisis’ campaign. I have chosen to domine on a banking organisation after all; they have certainly had a negative experiencein the press. I am just wondering who you would…
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Royal Bank of Scotland, One Account advice
I have had the Royal Bank of Scotland, One Account for the past 7 years which was taken out through them in order for me to get a Mortgage. I have now retired and paid off my mortgage in full. Should I still keep my Bank Account with them or would it be more beneficial with regard to interest etc., if I change bank…
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No £5 reward from Halifax since July?
Have I missed something. I've just been looking at my statements and noticed I've not had the £5 reward since July on both my Joint and personal account. I've had £1000+ going into both each month and not received any notice ruins as far as I am aware. Has this now stopped?
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How long for a cheque to appear after paying in by post?
Morning. I've banked with First Direct virtually ever since it started but am now in the process of changing to a Co-op account. It's difficult for me to get to a bank to pay in so I've always paid cheques in by post. The payment always shows in my account within a day or so of when it has arrived even if not available to…
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Halifax £100 offer - does old bank need to be same address as Halifax account?
I have an existing Halifax reward account at one address and the account I'm planning to switch from is at another address, will this cause any problems?
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Is £200 a week enough to live on in the south-east? (Portsmouth)
Hey guys, I'm 20 years old, and currently living with my parents. I'm pretty sick of it. At the moment I'm working on my A2s, but they aren't going to well. I have an idea that I want to move from my current town, to Portsmouth to do an apprenticeship. I'm aware the apprenticeships have !!!! pay, so I have a few questions.…
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Putting Euro notes into UK bank account
We've been asked to put €1000 in notes into a UK account for a family member who is now living abroad but who needs his UK account funding with some money. Can anyone advise if we are able to do this and if so how? I've checked in a foreign exchange who won't buy back large value notes and I asked at our own bank who can't…
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Best Account for me
Hello, I'm looking for a bank account, i came from Spain 3 months ago and i need a basic account for pay my rent, bills and pay in shops and internet. I'm looking for:* Bank with good Online Banking, very clear and save. * Debit card with contactless if its possible. * Free monthly cost. I need to know what bank it's more…
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Payment not appearing on account
Well on Thursday night I paid for new laptop on Sainsburys website. The next day they sent me an email saying that my payment was cancelled and the money would be refunded. On thursday night the money available on my account was reduced by the amount for the laptop. This money has still not been available for me to use.…
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HSBC "automatic upgrade to Bank Account"
I've just found a message in my HSBC current account online banking: "We're delighted to let you know that as you're now paying over £500 a month into your Current Account, you qualify for an automatic upgrade to Bank Account." Has anyone else encountered this and would MSE recommend to upgrade? I can't see that there's…
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Which bank account for a 15 yr old?
In the interest of involving my son in some financial planning i would like to open a bank account for him.My intention is to put in some money each month as pocket money for him to spend/save as he wants.I think it should help with educating him about mobile phone usage price of clothes etc. However I seem to be stuck!…
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Halifax switch gone wrong
I opened up a Halifax reward account online using their switching service (before the 7day came in). The £100 was in the account straight away but they have only transferred my direct debits over. So all my money is still being paid into my lloyds account with my bills coming out of Halifax. Obviously this is causing…
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Santander online banking ( annoying Rapport ad )
Happy with Santander online banking apart from the annoying message about downloading Rapport software every time you log on. Have read many horror stories about Rapport wrecking systems, and anyway I am happy with my own anti-virus set up. Is there any way of preventing the Rapport message coming up ? Thanks
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Halifax unauthorised overdraft fee... Not gone over!?
Hi, Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this. I'll be calling them in the morning but.... Just checked online banking and I've been charged a £15 unauthorised overdraft fee BUT I can't see any transaction in there that has taken me over my limit?! The closest I've been to my limit was £25 this month... Any ideas?…
