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Coventry - Problems?
Currently cant get into online banking .....and cant even phone them as have a recorded message saying they are experiencing technical difficulties and to call back later !!!
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MSE News: Money talks - Barclays now lets you make payments via Siri
Barclays has become the first UK high street bank to let you send payments just by asking Apple's voice-activated virtual assistant Siri...Read the full story: 'Money talks - Barclays now lets you make payments via Siri' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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Separating bank accounts
My wife and I have joint bank accounts but now wish to have separate accounts. Reward, BoS Vantage, Nationwide and Santander 123 accounts. What is the best way to go about this to gain the maximum switching bonuses?
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Switching bank accounts
So. I have been banking with HSBC for 14 years since I arrived in UK. About 12 plus months ago they upgraded me to Advance. I haven't needed to use the overdraft for some 18 months, perhaps longer. I hold a mortgage with them, still on the old guarantee which means my interest rate is 1.5%. I have a high interest credit…
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HSBC Advance - new referral scheme for an extra £25
On the referral board you can get an extra £25 (on top of the normal £100 plus 5% reg saver) for opening and switching to an hsbc advance account.
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USD Cheque back to the UK
Back in the 90's I worked as an expat in the USA. Earlier in the year I was lucky enough to discover that I had a pension in the US even though I thought I hadn't. I decide to cash the pension in and take a lump sum getting the point of this being OK's is another story but I did eventually manage it. Fidelity, who the…
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Are there any banks that still offer bank books?
My grandad has unfortunately been hit by a recent health scare and it's got him thinking about his finances. He's banked with First Direct since they first opened and hasn't had a minute's bother with them, but he's thinking of my grandma if something was to happen to him. They have a joint account with First Direct which…
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Proof of Address from Barclays
I have started a case with Barclays for refund of fees and also paid bank accounts from many years ago. They keep sending me postal letters to me c/o parents address who pass them onto me. I then reply to these letters, even ringing them. They keep asking me for proof of my address where I am living. At present I do not…
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Tesco Current Account Requirements
When did the rules for direct debits change? I have had one current account for a long time and receive interest despite no DD. recently applied for a second account and noticed that 3 DD are required and stipulates NOT to Tesco savings. Have I just been lucky with my old account?
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MSE News: MSE's new Bills Tracker reveals the REAL cost of inflation on bills
MoneySavingExpert.com has launched a new monthly Bills Tracker which uses official data to show how a typical household's bills and expenses change each month - and the first figures show average costs increased by 2.1% in the 12 months to July 2017...Read the full story: 'MSE's new Bills Tracker reveals the REAL cost of…
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Fraudulent account with NOW TV
Someone Fraudulently used my bank details to set up an account with NOW TV. I've tried contacting them three times now (you can ONLY talk online to them) because they are continuing to take my money even though I don't have an account with them. I've been told to go to my bank (which I have already done) speak to family…
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Changes to Tesco bank T&C's
Here is the link outlining the changes to your agreement: Changes to your Tesco Bank Current Account agreement We recommend that you print, save or download a copy of the “Changes to your Tesco Bank Current Account agreement” for future reference. This link will remain unchanged for a minimum of six months from the date of…
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Opening a bank account without UK address history or credit file
I'm struggling to open up a UK bank account - I've moved back to the UK after being abroad for 5 years (I'm a UK citizen). I'm employed also full time. I tried opening up an account with Co-Op, I received an email saying they'd like to see ID etc, then I received a letter the day after saying my application was rejected…
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Budget Templates
Hi, I am trying to make a dent in my debt as soon as possible. I currently use a spreassheet to track my outgoings each month but I wondered if anyone had any templates they found useful? I want something that will track my debt and payments towards the debt too so that I can look at it and know straight away whats left to…
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Transferring money to China
Hi, * I'm going to be transferring from the UK office to the Chinese office near Shanghai * I will be paid by the UK company into a UK bank account * I will be living/working in China for 10 months and working in UK for 2 months * What's the best and cheapest way to transfer money from UK to China monthly - around £1000 to…
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Tesco Savings Direct Debit Limit
Is there a limit to how many direct debits you can set up on a Tesco Internet Saver? I can't see anything in the t&cs but wonder if anyone has hit a limit?
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Which new account not switching
Hi all firstly thanks for your attention, I only have a small question and I wondered if I could call on the experts here. My house is due to be sold and the money put into my account until I get a new mortgage and buy a new property. Since it's a large sum of money I want to open a second account with a different bank to…
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Nationwide Flex Account
I have nationwide flex account (Downgraded from Flex Direct Last year) I don't use this account at all... Should I close it or transfer it to Another Account??
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Android Pay limit in supermarkets
Tesco's, Sainsbury's and Morrisons' social media teams have all told me that they only accept Android Pay up to £30 (Asda have yet to reply). Has anyone had any experience to the contrary (Android pay being accepted for > £30 in any of these stores when phone is unlocked)?
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Best bank account for someone with no Direct Debits?
Hi, I have 3 accounts currently: HSBC Graduate: 12k in credit NatWest Graduate: £750 in credit Coventry Building Society: £450 in credit I don't have any direct debits, and live at home while studying so don't have any bills that go out of my account. I have had two jobs with income going into my HSBC this tax year, but…
