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Having to sign receipt despite using a chip and pin
My 20yr old student daughter has a chip and pin debit card with HBOS. Every shop she uses it in asks her to sign the receipt...she talked to bank who suggested she get a fresh card...that didnt work.. Why are they asking her to sign when its chip and pin?? None of her student friends have this problem..I'm at a loss..
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Santander online banking down
Is anyone able to log on to Santander online banking this morning? I am unable to.
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First Direct interest statements?
Just wondering if these are actually available via online banking as I can't seem to find them? I need it to support interest earned on my regular saver, but I can't seem to find the hard copy or an electronic copy. Worst case is I could just use the amount that was transferred by FD (on maturity) to my nominated savings…
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Bank Accounts - 2x accounts what to do.....
Hi All, I have 2 main bank accounts and wanted some clarify on a few things. 2021 is a year for me to really arrange my finances and one big step in bank accounts. I have a Barclays (main account) & Monzo account (use for 1 Direct debit and some transfers). I did recently close down my Lloyds Premier account as it was…
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Deceased Bank statements
Can I get a copy of my late parents savings account statement from 1997?
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Children's bank account
Is it possible to open a children's bank account under their name? If so, will the parents be seen as the account holder still? Interest is free would be great if possible. This will be used for child benefit money for 4 siblings (all children under 10yrs old) in 1 account. Thanks
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Halifax Reward - £5k+ balance but tracker says 'No'- eta Fixed
I bounced £1500 out and back in Jan1st for qualifying Halifax (so instantaneous credits) reward acs. The out/in transactions both show as 4th Jan - no surpise there. The reward Tracker now says says '..didn't maintain £5k balance at end of an invalid day' (sic) - so wont qualify for January £5 (paid in Feb)? Anyone else in…
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Successfully upgraded your Cash Account?
Hi All, So I have basic accounts with Nationwide, TSB, and Halifax. I only need to keep one; there's no use in my having a multitude of accounts. I wasn't offered "Full" accounts due to previous adverse credit history. I'm looking for guidance in which one to keep and carry out my day to day banking with. Background: My…
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Virgin bank account
I am thinking of changing bank accounts I’ve seen that virgin are giving a free case of wine if you switch but only to new customers. I currently have a virgin credit card so if I applied for the current account would I be counted as a new customer
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DiscountsforTeachers prepaid card
Morning everyone, Sorry if this is in the wrong place - but I am new to the forum. I am employed as a teacher and have come across a website called discountsforteachers.com - I signed up for their free card which allows cashback from certain retailers (ie 3% from Sainsburys) is there any of teachers out there that use…
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Will Bank Switching Bonuses Return?
I'm not really talking about incentives offering bottles of wine but instead the old cash incentives.
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Contactless card payments
Is it a legal requirement that the contactless terminal shows transaction amount? I am aware that some retailers do not do this!
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New Savings Account for my 7 year old
Hi. I am going through a divorce right now, so have stopped paying my ex the monthly payment for my Sons account as I want to set up my own. I want this account to be able for me to put money in monthly and for my Son when he is older. I have no clue on these type of accounts. Could anyone advise me please? TIA
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Best short term account - between houses
Looking for the best place to put £125000 within next few days, after a house sale, waiting for next purchase. Not rushing to buy to beat the stamp duty deadline. That seems unrealistic, so probably be in the account for around 6 months, maybe more. Also, not sure about how they manage ID checks for opening a new account.…
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Payment by Bitcoin
I need to make a payment online by Bitcoin. Vendor is trustworthy. Do i need to set up a Bitcoin account which one would be best? No apps Have never used it before.
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Virgin Money overdraft rate
I've just noticed that Virgin Money (and sisters Clydesdale/Yorkshire) all have overdraft rates with an AER of 19.9%, 29.9% or 39.9% Does that not make them relatively competitive when compared with other High Street providers and even app bank Monzo?
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Questions about two or more current accounts
Hi everyone. I am new into the forum and I have a lot of questions and couldn’t find answer to all of them in the other threads so I am posting a new one. I have current account with Nationwide but I would like to open or to switch to another one as I no longer get good perks from my one. I am interested in Virgin Money…
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branch appointments hsbc
Hi, Does anyone know if hsbc are allowing in branch appointments for chaps transfers? Regards,
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Barclays Online Banking
Cutting to the chase, I need to change my business account (and personal) to a different provider because Barclays online banking is so awful that I’m prevented from even doing my accounts without jumping through a load of hoops. And their (offshore) “Customer Service” is even worse. There seem to be so many offerings out…
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Bank of Ireland refunding account for Non stg charges
I received a letter last week to say bank of ireland was refunding customers for fees they had paid over the past 5 years, i was due to get a refund of 38 pounds. I recently closed my bank account with them in November to switch to natwest. My wife also received the letter and she received her refund yesterday (6th) as…