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Bring money from USA
Hi. Can you please tell me the best way to transfer money from the US to a UK bank account, without being robbed by huge fees and commissions? Thanks
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£150 Expedia vouchers from switching
Just wondering if anybody has been able to successfully convert the £150 Expedia vouchers (currently offered by First Direct) into cash? I've looked around online and unsure if Expedia offer this, or if there is a workaround? Thanks for any input.
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Payment received in error
Last week I suddenly received £14k into my bank account, and have no idea why, and there was no reference on the payment. I spoke to my bank, and they just weren't interested, the person I spoke to was actually shocked I was reporting it! Anyway I got the sending bank details, and tried to make contact, turns out to be a…
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Visa Offers
Is anybody else having trouble with the weekly email from Visa Offers? Mine refers to First Direct but I understand Nationwide and other banks have similar schemes. Clicking any link on the email (even Help) comes up with 'Sorry, this page is not available.'
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Nationwide - Reserve Limit
Hi All, Anyone else with Nationwide unable to view your reserve limit? Just popped on mine to see where it stands and nothing is there now to see it. Thanks
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Do all business sole trader accounts look at ur credit file?
Ive filled in one and they seem to ask so many questions. At the end of the day im only looking at putting in cheques and nothing else. Also one that doesnt mean loads of charges either. Any ideas?
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TSB complaint. Compensation offered.
Finally have letters from TSB confirming compensation payout after their disastrous IT upgrade back in April. I simply filled out the automated complaint for mine and my wife's accounts using the resolver website. The hilarious thing is that I have received £75 Compensation and my wife £50. Is this sexism from TSB :rotfl:…
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Banking scam
I am after some advice. I have had my fencing replaced, I received the invoice by email, 30 mins later I received another email asking me to use a different bank account as the first was being audited. I transferred the money by online banking. I replied to the second email saying money has been sent. I got a reply saying…
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Bank accounts that show pending card transactions
Hi Which banks show pending card transactions just switched to hsbc and they do not have this so looking to switch again when they pay me £150!
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N26
N26 is about to launch in the UK. I've been on their early access list for a while. I received an email yesterday to let me know their beta launch in the UK is imminent. It seems to be similar to Revolut, with three offerings: one free, the other two with a fee. Features and pricing details for the UK haven't been fleshed…
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Halifax debit card Barclays ATM issue?
Anyone essle experiencing issues trying to draw out cash from a Barclays (or Barclays based - such as Asda) ATM with a Halifax issued card? I've tried on two different days (few days apart) - haven't actually passed a Halifax to check. Barclays debit card works fine.
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Offered a Natwest loan to get out of perpetual overdraft
Natwest have offered to discuss a loan to get out of overdraft for me. I have a loan with them for £1,500 of which I pay £130 per month and should be finished paying off at the end of 2020 (£50 interest per month). I have always paid on time in full the usual monthly cost for this. At the same time, every month I get paid,…
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Paying in cheque thru App
Ok. So can anyone give me any clues how I pay in a cheque these days? So you scan it with our smart phone? Ideally it would be Santander but I have accounts with most major banks that pay interest on current accounts Thanks you
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Halifax Will Existing Accounts Show Online?
Hi If you have an existing Halifax savings account (passbook account) will this show online if you apply for a current account? I'm assuming not but I thought I would ask the question. Many thanks
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Paying in cheques via mobile apps - hopelessly broken?
Hi I got a cheque yesterday - I live in a rural area and most of the banks closed down in the nearest town, so cheques are a PITA. Anyhow I remembered that HSBC offer mobile cheque paying in via the app - hopeever it seems hopelessly broken. After keying in the figure, and taking the front and back photos, the app moaned…
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Natwest Reward and TSB Classic Plus DD's
Just checking that there aren't any DD requirements on these accounts? I can't see anything on MSE saying so, or their websites. Seems unusual now considering M+S have upped it to 4 and Tesco is 3.
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Transferring funds to Australia
I need to send some money to my daughter in Australia. I have her bank details and SWIFT/BIC code. I went online to my Santander account, and it asked for the SWIFT code, but also needed a 'National Clearing Code'. I asked her for it, and she's spoken to her bank - and they have no idea what this could be!! I'm going to be…
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£75 when you switch with HSBC Bank Account
I am not sure but this switch offer hasn't been mentioned on this forum yet: https://www.hsbc.co.uk/current-accounts/products/bank-account/#apply-anchor Account application including switch can be made online. Eligibility criteria for Offer Payment 4.We will make the Payment described at clause 5, if you comply with all…
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Paying Bills
Hi guys. Is it best to pay bills out of a savings account or a current account ? When i get my money setup ( currently my advocate looks after it ) I will be looking to pay my bills out my Monzo What is the best way ? Thanks
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How to pay back someone who transferred money to my account ?
Few months ago my ex transferred money into my account since then we broke up however I would still like to pay her back. On my mobile banking app I can see the transaction from when she paid me but only her name can’t see her bank account : sort code , is there a way to get this? Maybe on a full statement, or by going…
