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Metro Bank Internet Banking
I haven't logged into my MB account for quite a while but I did today and they've changed everything. Previously it was glacially slow, had problems with FireFox and was just generally a pain to use The new interface has a really clean look, it's fast and responsive and seems to have all the usual stuff you'd expect…
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Easy Saver account with TSB Bank
Hi guys, When I first moved to the UK I opened a basic current account with Lloyds (now TSB Bank). In addition, they opened for me an Easy Saver account, free of charge. I never used it (I get my salary on my current account, and from it I pay everything I need to pay for), but I was just wondering... What's the point of…
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get that extra money in
I currently earn about £1000 a month and am looking to pay off a £1500 overdraft and I am looking to earn some extra cash to get it paid what is the best thing to do??
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Close or not to close?
That's close as in shut and not close and in near! I now have 2 bank accounts since my recent marriage. A new joint account where all our expenditure is controlled from. There is then a recently new Lloyds Classic a/c which I opened intending to move my natwest current account operations to and then the Natwest account…
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regular transfers to student in US
Daughter is going to study in US for one semester, amounting to between 4 and 5 months. I need advice on how best to manage her finances. I assume it would be best for her to open a US bank account rather than make withdrawals using her debit card from her UK account. Should I consider making one payment to her or monthly…
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Bank details to shop
Hi A local shop which sell second hand clothes on your behalf and pays a percentage of profit from the sales into your bank account requires my bank sort code and bank account number to do this. If I give them the details are they able to take money from my account and is it safe to give them the bank account details?
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Llloyds Account Hacked!!
:mad: Just what we need in run up to Xmas!!! Had a call yesterday from Lloyds to confirm payments to a number of companies " Just Eat" " Strawberry Direct" etc none of which were ones we have made. Went back last 4 days and realised that in the last 3 days they had made payments enough to go over our O/D limit! We now need…
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how to switch spending from weekly to monthly
hiya as title suggests. I get everything income wise weekly but at some point don't know when I will be paid monthly so would like to start that switch over now. I have 3 seperate bacs payments made over the course of my week that I want to be monthly 2 I can change now but would leave me with no money for 4 weeks til its…
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Using POST OFFICE to pay into CO OP Bank?
From my recent experience...DON'T!!! The Co-Op / Post Office envelope says "Allow 3 days for Cheque to clear" The reality was that after 14 days, no cheque showing on my bank account. The cheque issuer did not see anything on their account either. I phoned the POST OFFICE and CO OP BANK several times over a number of…
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i want to live stress free
Hi i left university as a year 2 student as me and my girlfriend were expecting a little boy..... i had too leave university to allow me to work more to provide more for my little family. He was born 1st january 2013 and whilst leaving university and getting more hours in work i managed to build up a £1200 overdraft which…
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asda overcharged on visa refuse to refund
I made a purchase at an asda automated petrol pump yesterday. I have a Spanish banking account as i used to live there and my parents had paid money in to help out with their granddaughters Christmas. As I had to take her on a 100 mile round trip to the hospital for treatment i filled up with the card. I put in the card…
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Nationwide Cash Card Account
Thanks to the forum I applied yesterday evening for a Nationwide Cash Card account. To my surprise I was accepted but in my excitement I did not read in detail what type of card I am going to get. Could anyone who has one of these accounts tell me what type of card it is please? Am I able to use it for online purchases?…
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Nationwide Breach of DPA
Hello All, was wondering how i would go about getting this fixed and whats sort of Compensation for the undue stress and worry that my personal details and financial information has now been made public. Nation wide have stated they will compensate me £300 which is apparently in line for this breach but i am not sure this…
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Santander 123 DD Address
Hi, I've just opened a 123 account online and my debit card arrived today with the sort code and account number on. I wanted to start swapping my direct debits (manual switch) straight away to avoid Christmas delays making me miss my first month's cash-back and interest but I don't have a bank address to use. Any ideas?…
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Ulster Bank - Broken Again
"Ulster Bank customers have been hit by the latest in a series of IT meltdowns after payments into accounts went missing." That's only twice in the last week...... http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/it-meltdown-hits-ulster-bank-29832537.html
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Barclays - Mobile App - Missing 'cancel card' button?
Barclays now advertise that you can cancel a debit card and reorder a new one via their app, however I cannot seem to find this anywhere in the app. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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First Direct Internet Banking is a bit pants :(
Hello all, Is it just me, or is FD internet banking a bit pants? I've just switched from HSBC, very satisfied in general - customer service etc. Alas, my beloved "pending transactions" is gone, with HSBC you can see what is crediting or debiting your account up to a few days in advance (although normally just one day). I…
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REDIRECT: Basic account effect on good credit rating
This is a duplicate posting from the Credit File board as it also relates to Basic Accounts & could be of interest to members looking in this forum who might otherwise miss it, but please only post any replies to the original post: forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=4844447 I'm an inexperienced MSE forum user…
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Joint account
Hi! Recently my girlfriend has moved into my house and are both contributing to the mortgage bills etc. I have decided to add her to my joint account as it will be easier than setting up a new one to create less hassle changing direct debits etc! My question is will she be able to see previous statements on that account or…
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MOney paid into wrong account that has debts.
Hi. I have a question. My husband has a bank account that has debts on it and hasnt used it for years. Bit of a head in the sand type thing, but thats not the problem. My father in law has given our family money to split up for christmas presents, and paid it into this account without asking if its the right one. What are…
