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So Confused?? TSB Classic Plus Account
Hi Guys Hoping you can clarify something for me. Today I decided I would go and sign up for TSB Classic Plus account. After that I wanted to find out between what dates the £500 needed to be paid, so searched this forum for an answer. On doing so I can see loads of recent posts about the DD requirement being changed. Some…
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Coventry Faster Payments?
So Faster Payments have been around for quite a while now but I notice that the Coventry Building Society's interpretation of this seems to be make payment today and it will go out the next working day and will arrive at the recipient's account "sometime" that day. So why are they such laggards when it comes to faster…
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Fuming at Barclays!!!!!
£100 was fraudulently taken from my account via EE & Tmobile. I disputed these transactions & eventually Barclays refunded them. I sent the disclaimer & received a letter in response stating that they agreed that the transactions were fraudulent & if they received any further information you would contact me. I have today…
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Barclays online banking
I signed up for online banking a couple of years ago at least and received log in details etc but i have never actually used it as i have not had the need. But now i am thinking of starting to use online banking. I presume there is no deadline as in if you don't use the service after a while it stops?
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Nationwide/Recommend a friend & Topcashback
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Halifax Online Security Problems going back to 2011
I've been busy so just read the weekly email about the Halifax security flaw. I emailed MSE back in July 2011 when I was was getting some unexpected results when logging in during the early hours of the morning during the Halifax overnight update process. In brief I could see other peoples account information, despite…
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Euro bank account in UK
We are selling a house in europe and want to move the proceeds back to the UK as 'safer' but keep the money in euros as poor conversion right now. Anyone got any tips for a UK bank account offering personal customers euro accounts? Will be a few hundred thousand pounds so concerned to keep transfer costs down. Grateful for…
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What now?
I've cut down all my monthly outgoings to the cheapest on the market (or best value for money taking into account customer service if need-be), stopped using credit, switched bank accounts to one that doesn't screw me, gone sim-free and started shopping as and when required and cooking at home. Any other ways to boost my…
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Software for keeping track
As the title says really, Any recommendations for Software for keeping track of all these newly opened bank accounts for myself and grandchildrens?
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Cheapest transfer and conversion
I want to transfer 10k euro from a european bank to my UK account in sterlings. Which is the best way to do that? Is it wise to just tell my european bank to do it or I should use another way?
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Bank account 18 yr old, no income?
Hi my son's Junior ISA finishes next week. He has amassed quite a bit of money for his age. He is a full time student at 6th Form College and has no income. He does not have a student loan. Is it possible for him to open bank accounts to make use of the 5% loop hole? Or will he need a regular income for this? Any…
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Tesco Bank Savings A non 0845 phone number
I am trying to contact Tesco Bank Savings division. All I can find is an 0845 or 0345 phone number. As these numbers are expensive on my phone package, does ay one know of a Regional or 0800 phone number. i only one I can find are related to credit cards. Nothing on say no to 0870 than is specificaly for savings. Thanks
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TSB Classic Plus - 5% Interest?
TSB Classic Plus 5% @ £2k + £125 switch credit (2 direct debits & £500 pay in, ENDS 1ST NOV) Ive been looking at the above deal in particular the 5% interest, I have £2k in savings which I'm keeping as a deposit for a car. Depending on how my current car goes I might buy new car as early as April next year, however ideally…
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Trouble getting certified copies of documents
Can anyone help please? I'm trying to switch from RBS to First Direct. Filled out the online forms etc: They are requesting "certified copies of my Proof of Identity and address. I can't find anyone to do this without going to a notary, which would cost me £70-£80 pound. They won't accept original documents!I've contacted…
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What is your method for weekly budgeting?
Hi all so I've began doing a weekly budget, I have consistently been broke at the end of the month so I've got it all worked out now so that each week I have a budget to stick to. This weekly budget is AFTER direct debit/regular payments. What would be good is to be able to see this budget as one balance that I can spend.…
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First Direct switching offer - close immediately?
I just wanted to check I understand the First Direct switching offer correctly. I have an unused old account. If I open First Direct account, switch this unused account, and pay in £1001, then in the first month I should get £150 bonus. Can I then close the First Direct account immediately? I know there is an extra £100…
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MSE News: Banks must do more to ensure current account users get the best deal
Banks must make it easier for customers to take charge of their accounts, the competition regulator has announced... Read the full story: Banks must do more to ensure current account users get the best deal Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works,…
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CMA Bank account review
Details announced this morning https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-proposes-better-deal-for-bank-customers
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Natwest getting rid of cashiers - Sign of things to come?
Just wondered if anyone else has noticed this, my local NatWest branch (which use to be pretty big and held several cashiers) was recently refurbished. We only have 1 NatWest near my town, it's now completed and has been reopened. I was pretty shocked to find that the bank now several pay-in machines in place of the…
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HSBC CHAPS Limits
I am possibly selling my motorhome tomorrow & I am trying to find out what the limits (time/amount) are for a CHAPS or bank transfer from HSBC to my bank (Halifax) to be cleared the same day. The people buying are coming a long way & want to take the van back if they buy, I obviously won't let the van go until I have the…
