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Aunt has 2,000 of dead father's money
Not sure where to post this Seethingly angry with my aunt, who is a stranger to me. Basically, my dad died last January 2015. As I was at university, I was unable to recover his possessions myself, so I gave the council lady my permission for my aunt to take my dad's stuff out of his flat. I'm his son...next in kin and…
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Receiving large amount of USD into a UK Bank Account
Hi, I will shortly be receiving a large amount of US Dollars as part of some share options being realised. They will be paying the USD amount into my nominated account. I've spoken to my bank, Halifax, who told me that they'd charge a flat £7 and use a mid range rate to convert to GPB. My question is: is this the best way…
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Opening a basic current account
hi, I have recently switched from a cash minder account at the co-op to a Santander 123 account. I have decided that I want a basic account that I can transfer x amount of money into via a standing order each month to pay for our day to day living costs. By the time I thought on that is what I wanted to do it was too late…
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Another TSB Plus cashback question
A new (tax) year resolution - to watch my spending and save more efficiently :j. So in February, I opened a TSB Plus account and transferred in £2k that I had sitting in a rubbish ISA for the better interest. I also transfer in an additional £500 to tick the pay-in box (just in case) and for spending so I could get the 5%…
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Satander 123 interest.
I'm puzzled by the information here and on Santander website which all says you can't fund the 123 Acc from internal transfers, but we do every month to our J/A from our individual Accs and are still gaining interest every month on it. Anyone enlighten me as to how its happening or should I expect Santander to 'wake up'…
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First Direct and 30 minutes of snooping
Interesting article here (Telegraph, 10/04/2016): http://www.telegraph.co.uk/personal-banking/savings/why-does-first-direct-demand-a-30-minute-interview-and-ask-my-sa/ I wonder where you'd stand legally on this if you plied them with a load of utter b/s?
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I don't want to be a nurse any more, feel like im sinking into being depressed.. help
Sorry I've never posted here before, but I need some advice... I've been a nurse for nearly five years... I have had enough. I can't do my job any more, the constant asking for us to do extra, I've cut my hours already due to feeling so stressed and not wanting to go into work, its not fair on my colleagues or the…
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TSB compliant process.
Anyone had a complaint with the TSB recently please tell me the process, partially the number of letters the bank sends. I guess its 1. They ring you after complaining online 2. Send an acknowledgement letter 3. Send a final letter or 8 week notification letter. Answers from actual experiences in the past 12 months are…
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Joint Santander 123 account
Is the limit for interest £20,000 or £40,000 for a joint account?
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Alternative to Microsoft Money?
I have used this since it first came out and I love the way it works. When Microsoft stopped it, I followed advice on here and downloaded a free version. This has now become unstable, and I am looking for an alternative. The Budget Planner on this site doesn't seem to exist any more. I know a lot of people like Excel…
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Active direct debits and switching dates
Hi everybody I opened a Santander current account to use as a switching account to M&S. This included setting up a couple of new direct debits. I'm told that the first direct debit payments will be taken on 28 April. M&S will give me a tenner a month "starting the month after the month in which the switch completes" if I…
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Unpaid cheque, debited account
Hi, I got a cheque from HMRC with Tax return of £604 . I paid in into my Natwest account. Some days later I received a letter from Natwest with the cheque informing me that it has been returned unpaid because is out of date, and the amount has been debited (deducted)to my account. What to do next please? How to recover my…
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First Direct Switching Bonus
Sorry for starting a new thread but couldn't see a general FD thread although sure there is one. Just wondering how long after switch FD pay the £150 bonus? I have had my account for two around a month and have paid in £1000 as required and have a separate saver account too. Wife switched to hsbc around same time and has…
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COOP switch £105 - ends 10 April 2016
I know no more than this
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current account switch query (debits due soon)
Hi everyone, I am looking to change my current account to Halifax reward, but have not used the new service yet so have a question. I would like to do it as soon as possible in case they withdraw the offer, but all of my direct debits come out in the next 7 days between the 12th and 14th.(except for council tax) Can I…
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Where have all the switching deals gone?
I'm looking around for another switching deal and it seems like a lot of banks are no longer offering any sort of switching bonus. I've already received a bonus from First Direct, HSBC and Halifax. Anyone got any recommendations of where else I can go for a switch bonus? Many thanks. M.
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Santander123 Account
Hi, I have a reasonable amount of savings (currently in a fixed rate ISA for two years) and have a joint 123 account with my partner in order to get 3% on 20k. I'm in the very fortunate position of being able to have my own Santander123 Account with about 15k savings but just wanted to check: a) is this allowed? It appears…
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Virgin money current basic
Im thinking of joining them does anbody gave any reviews about them.. do they have their owm sort code. Do i have to privide reference number to the benefits peopke to pay in Thanks
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Marks and Spencer Current Account
I'm planning to switch into this account for £100 gift card but I can't find anything in their terms and conditions aboutif you put in £1000 each month, you'll get an extra £10 as stated on this site. Is this incentive still ongoing?
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Santander account still open after switching to FD
Hi folks I have switched from Santander to First Direct on the 1st of April but my Santander account is still open in my online banking. Anyone know why this is? Thanks
