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Archives for May 2020

Santander - Private to Lite
Anyone got experience of this? Santander tell me they won't do this, seems my only option is to open a Lite account alongside my Private account, why would I do this and pay an extra monthly fee? They upgraded my previous account to Private several years ago promising benefits that never really materialised - now I'm being…
Joint Current (Or Savings) account
Hey all Partner and I are thinking of a joint account for things like holiday fund, etc, it doesn't necessarily have to be a current account (although an account with card(s) would be handy) - but we're a bit unsure as to how to go about it. My partners' main account is with RBS, as well as a savings account (with card).…
Starling Joint account
My boyfriend and I are thinking of getting a joint bill account and I don't want my past to drag his credit down. Do the Starling joint accounts create a financial link?
Withdrawing us dollars from PayPal - help needed
Hi, I've got paid in US dollars from some online earnings. Is there a way of getting the USD balance out of PayPal while minimising any fees from PayPal or the recipient account? I was looking at a barclays foreign currency account, but they need a £25k balance to be maintained. Or perhaps HSBC foreign currency account…
Lloyds switching offers
Anyone recall a few months ago if you switched to lloyds you got a switching bonus and a choice of a freebie ie 6 cinema tickets, i am just wondering where we stand with regard to these tickets and not been able to use them because of covid-19 they have an expiry date of nov 11th 2020 maybe i/we will get to use them before…
Child Bank Account - No Birth Certificate
Sorry if this has been asked already. We are looking for a childs bank account for our new born - but due to covid we dont have a birth certificate. We have a number of cheques payable to our little one. My Question is can i pay the cheques into my account and transfer the money when we open - or do i keep hold of the…
Help with safety concerns
Perhaps the title should read reassurance rather than help. I'm an older person trying to embrace modern banking but it just seems to be moving too fast - for me anyway! I still find internet banking both extremely useful and frightening. Starling is my new card for travelling and I love it. Being a worrier I decided I…
Bank information
My bank is asking for me for information on how much my house is worth and how much morgage i have, for no reason but to ' have on file' do i have to give them this info? I'm not applying for a loan or overdraft my account is a current one. Apparently this is required for file. How much information have they a right to ask…
Getting into healthy budgeting/saving habits?
When you first started budgeting properly and managing your money did you find that over a longer term you find yourself enjoying saving money and seeing you account balance grow bigger, Did this encourage you to continue budgeting/saving? Have you got into healthy habits now after having bad spending habits?
Money withdraw from a post office
Is it possible to withdraw money from a bank account in a post office? HSBC bank is now closed on a Saturday due to the corona virus. I need to withdraw some cash tomorrow and was hoping I would be able to do this in the PO instead
Anyone using AceMoney budget managing software?
I'm looking to move away from Microsoft Money and read this thread (https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5385987/replacement-for-microsoft-money/p1). I had a quick play with AceMoney, although it looks quite dated, it seems to be functionally really good. Has anyone been a long time user of this? Any feedback on…
How long do Yorkshire Bank take to process a debit card refund into my bank account?
I was wondering if anyone could help me. I am expecting a refund onto my MasterCard Debit Card with Yorkshire Bank. I was told the refund was processed yesterday from the retailer and they had sent the refund to my bank. How long do Yorkshire Bank take to return the money into my account please? I know it will take a few…
Lloyds Club Current Account Interest rate
Watch the interest rate on this account. They advertise 1% on balances up to 4000 and 2% on 4000-5000. This does not mean you are getting 2% on 5000 - you only get 2% on the balance above 4000, up to 5000 (and 0% beyond). This means the interest rate is 1.2% on a constant 5000, and 1.11% on a constant 4500. I am not sure…
Overseas Transfer
We are due to inherit some money from a relative who lived in Australia. We are looking for some advice as to the best way to receive the funds. We can keep it in Australia for a while if required, but not sure if there is any benefit to that? Grateful for any suggestions please.
Cashing foreign cheque
Hi, I have a 1000 usd cheque from a sender via chase bank and need to cash it in UK. Nationwide don't do them I think? Other than that, I have a tesco online saver. Sender isn't playing ball with alternative payment options. What's the quickest / most effective way of doing this please?
RBS Royalties Gold Account
Be prepared for a fight with RBS. I made a complaint via Resolver. They came back to me saying I'm not entitled to any money back. I was talked into the account in 2008 and paid £12 a month for 5 years. I was told I needed the account to be able to apply for a loan & overdraft. When the loan application was processed it…
Barclays Current Account and online banking - telephone banking appauling
Over two and a half hours in trying to get through to Barclays ...... !! Trying to register a savings account for online banking but coming up with error and advised to call their digital helpdesk. After entering the saving account's sort code and account number on the phone, they wish to verify security and put into queue…
Anyone else use painful saving? How did you get on?
so today I got paid, I now start painfully spending bare minimum. This is for the next 10 months (cry). But itl be so worth it. Ive 3.5k on credit cards and a morgage im desperately trying to save for. So I've worked out all my finances to the pence. Im withdrawing £100 a month and thats my 'spare' money for the entire…
Is there a life after crime?
I'm 34 now, at age 18 I defrauded my employer to the tune of £3,000. I had zero previous, my barrister for 2 years told me I'd get nothing more than community order, I went to magistrates and they sent it to Crown, at crown Court I was unlucky, the security guard in the Dock duly notified me I was going to prison the…
Halifax Reward debit card timing out on HL's website at the Halifax Secure stage
Just trying to do a test fund (£10) of my newly created HL Active Saving, for use next month, and cannot get past the Halifax Secure page on HL's payment page.I've used the card today in a shop with chip&pin, and the card has funds. I can login to the Halifax site and cant see anything wrong.I've used Tesco bank to do…

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