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Best current account website?
In a nutshell, I can't abide First Direct's online banking website. It's hardly changed since it launched, still appears in a popup window (!!!) and doesn't follow good security practice (it tells you if the login ID you've entered is valid or invalid). I've logged my list of gripes with them countless times and they…
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minimum time before transferring funds
as per title really minimum time funds need to be in an account before i transfer it to another bank account to qualify for a certain amount(salary) thanks
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CIFAS marker question
Hello. At the end of October 2017 my friend had her Tesco current account closed because they suspected first party fraud and told her they'd be putting a CIFAS Marker 6 on her account. She made an error (by trusting her now ex boyfriend) The thing is she was expecting to have her Lloyds and Barclays current accounts…
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cashing a cheque
Can I cash a cheque in the bank it has been issued from? If so is there a limit ?
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Help!! Discovered "dormant" account £1800 charges
HELP! I just received a random text from Barclays Bank saying: "The monthly fee for your tech pack will increase next month to £12....." I switched bank accounts from Barclays to Santander around 8 years ago so this concerned me. I called the Barclays number, remembered my old sort number and account number then it told me…
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Losing kids benefits after education
Hi all, I live with my wife and 3 step-children, the youngest of whom is about to finish education. The eldest has severe special needs and my wife is currently her full time carer. With the younger 2 now finishing college we are now losing certain benefits and are not sure we can afford to live without them. I already do…
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Donor Account - actually switching
Hi, I managed to sign my husband and myself up for individual Halifax Reward Current Accounts years ago in addition to our main account with Santander. I have been thinking of switching these to other accounts simply for the rewards for ages and right now HSBC looks good. I have read that most people find this really easy…
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Traferring a main account for first time in years
Good afternoon MSE forums people I have a bit of a newbie question. I was looking at open HSBC account however as bad as this might sound I've not switched banks for years. (Yes I understand how stupid this. Not least since my Santander account is paying nothing.) I have lot of saving in that account, attached is an…
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Monzo VS Starling - Current Account
Anyone with experience with both Monzo and Starling? I have been using Monzo pre-paid until now and need to choose whether to upgrade to the Current account, or switch to Starling. Monzo seems to be good so far, however it has £200 monthly limit on international cash withdrawals. Starling seems to pay 0.5% on balances,…
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LLoyds new online payment, what name is needed?
When making a Lloyds payment to another persons bank account, the Sort code & Account number is needed, what about the name? does this have to match the name of the persons bank account ? or it doesn't matter the main thing are the Sort code and the Account number have to be right, and the name you add can be anything ??…
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Error with Barclays Online - schedule a payment
Anybody experiencing any funnies with Barclays online banking? I logged in earlier to schedule a routine payment to my Barclaycard Visa credit card account. Noted that in the existing payee list "Barclaycard Visa" had been updated to say "Barclaycard Mastercard". The saved payment details however are still correct, so…
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LLoyds to RBS Online payment? How many days?
Making an online payment from Lloyds to a new payee who has an RSB account, then how long will it take for them to see these funds in their RBS bank account? The same with Lloyds to HSBC, paying an online payment to an HSBC bank account, then how long will it take for them to see these funds in their HSBC bank account? and…
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M&S current account
My wife and I are about to each apply to open one of these. Just wondering if anyone has any experience of successfully or unsuccessfully applying? Thanks for any thoughts, Chris
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Switching to HSBC advance account
Dear all Please excuse the newbie question. I will soon be ready to switch my current account to HSBC advance account. I am doing this essentially for the £150, and then will stay for the further £50. Question: 1. do I open the account online and also start the switch process at the same time/, or do I open the account and…
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Online banking - paying TSB
Are there bank accounts to which you cannot make online payments through your online banking? I operate an account online for a relative under power of attorney. (It is not the bank I use personally). I have set up some family members to whom small sums (birthday and Christmas presents) are payable from time to time. But…
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Plucking up courage to switch....
Dear all, Been thinking that I really should give some thought to switching bank accounts, to take advantage of the apparently good offers.. Here is my current situation: * With First Direct 30 or so years, no problems * Relatively high salary going in * Correspondingly high number of DDs etc going out! * Have joint…
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Switching Accounts
Hi, I am considering switching accounts from Nationwide to Halifax, this is a slightly cheaper account and therefore feel this is an adequate reason to switch. (The switching reward is a nice bonus too) my one concern is I have been recommended and recommended somebody, and therefore I am concerned the recommendation award…
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Getting more from interest?
I set up a TSB account a couple of months ago and last month, I only earned pennies in the 3% monthly interest they offer. Could I transfer money from my other account (for which there are regular transactions between) to the TSB one and send the money back, rinse and repeat on a monthly basis, or would they catch on?
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Monzo....current acct
Hi all Just been invited to open a monzo current account. Anybody have any opinions of this ? Thanks
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Can't get TSB referral email, sent form x5
I've been sending the TSB RAF online form in for nine days, used two different devices and one attempt in my local branch where they sent the form. Result zilch. I phoned dedicated RAF team at the weekend and told no known issues preventing me getting the referral email, suggested I deleted cookies, used different devices…
