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Open a new current account just to switch
Hello, I often switch my current account to make good use of the cash incentives. I am currently with Natwest and like them but wish to switch for a cash incentive. Can I open a current account (let's say with nationwide as I have a savings account there already) just to immediately switch it to HSBC? Or would I have to…
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Couple of switching questions
Hello I haven't switched bank accounts for about 15 years so am a bit confused about the process and was hoping someone might be able to clarify things for me! Santander have confirmed my switch date is the 27th of January. My debit card arrived today and I've been able to log in to internet banking and the app and my…
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Cost Effective Banking Solution for a Limited Partnership (1890ACT) Not an Ltd Liability Partnership
I am looking for a low cost banking solution for a 'Limited Partnership' that falls under the Limited Partnership Act of 1890. It IS NOT a Limited Liability Partnership and therefore does not require registration at companies house like an LLP would. The partnership does however have general and limited partners. It is not…
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New Santander switch offer available - Jan 22
Looks like a new offer is now available: https://www.santander.co.uk/personal/support/current-accounts/switching Alas appears to exclude those that got the offer at the end of last year: 2.2 You and everyone to be named on the Qualifying Account will need to: 2.2.1 be a UK resident; 2.2.2 not have previously received or…
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On alert forever more?
I will preface this with the fact that I am *very* stressed at work and therefore very much not on my A game. Feeling very foolish right now but they got me… OH had a call from ‘Carphone Warehouse’ and got suckered into the fake upgrade/incorrect delivery scam. Google it, the Phones Ltd “Mobile Scam - Cold Calling Contract…
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New NatWest Switching offer starting 24th Jan 2022
£150 switching offer launching tomorrow: https://www.natwest.com/content/dam/natwest/personal/permanent/current-accounts/documents/nw-pers-switcher-terms-january-2022.pdf (acknowledging danielwoolnough on hukd for posting there)
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Avoiding a joint account
My partner and I have begun living together but whilst we don't want a joint account we do want a joint pot we can both use for food etc but in one of our names. So in essence is it possible to get 2 cards on one account in one person's name . If so credit or debit or pre-paid card ?
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Post office email message - :We’ve closed your account'
Have just received this email from the mess that are the Post Office. Are they getting in early and closing these £1 DDs accounts a few weeks early? I haven't instigated this closure (or even accessed my account for months) Email: Dear veryimteigued We’ve closed your account We’ve closed your account ending ********…
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HSBC Advance Switch - using Moneysavingexpert Link
Dear All, Can anyone find the initial info for the HSBC Advance Switch (using the moneysavingexp link)? I've queried when the switch money will be paid, only for HSBC to tell me I've missed the boat and last offer was August 2021. I know that's not correct but can't find the previous information to challenge them. They…
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Bank Account Scammed
I popped into my online banking on my laptop yesterday morning and saw two large amounts that had been taken out of my savings account earlier that morning (around 5am) and transferred into my current account. These had then been transferred to a strange account number. I immediately called the bank and froze the…
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Card reported stolen and bank authorized payment
Need to ask what you all think about this ... I needed to transfer money to a friend and because he was fairly new on paypal he asked me if I would do this on PayPal and I did, not long until I've realised that my fat fingers had sent by mistake this cash to a saved vendor I've paid before and I contacted PayPal and the…
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Trust funds with two trustees for an infant until 18 - struggling!
My daughter has been named as a beneficiary in my grandmother’s will, but I’m struggling to find a trust account for her. The will states it should be an account held for her in trust with two trustees (which will be my wife and I) until she’s 18, but I’ve spoken to a few high street banks, who either only offer accounts…
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Transferring large amount of money from Poland to UK
Hi there, I am in a process of selling a flat in Poland. I am trying to find the most efficient and safest way of sending the money from Poland to UK. I know bank transfer would be the safest way but it would be the most expensive way. I am trying to find a good alternative. There is plenty of firms dealing with…
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Uknown payment
Hello, this afternoon I received a payment from Stichting Custodia along with Payout (followed by a reference number). I bank with Monzo, my pay day is every thursday so I know it wasn't work and i'm not expecting any money coming in apart from a refund from Viagogo but for a larger amount than the one received. I'm just…
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Desperate plea for help - problems with TESCO bank
I live in France and until recently had a Tesco Bank Savings account. Back in the Autumn I received a letter to save that as I did not live in the UK this account would be closed - ok fair enough. In the letter sent to me regarding the closure of the account under the heading of “What if I don’t withdraw before 30 November…
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Barclays blocked access to my account
Hey guys so recently I’ve sold a few things on market place I’d say around 10-15 items and many paid by bank transfer not much either was just a few computer games, fast forward to yesterday they have locked my account using code RG21M and have sent me an email to submit documents and the text indicates they want business…
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Switching bank accounts - account statements?
Hi I've finally switched bank accounts last night thanks to the latest MSE email, after being fed up with Smile for about five years. A hopefully not too stupid question if I may - what happens to my old online bank statements when the account has switched? Smile are notorious for issuing one a week sometimes, so there are…
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Virgin Money CashBack Account
When going on the app today after a update I noticed they added a new CashBack feature that you can earn with certain brands.
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Monzo £5
Can anybody think of a reason not to open a Monzo current account ?? I have received an invitation to open one for a £5 reward and then I would refer OH. We already have multiple accounts with most banks including Chase, Starling and high street branches , all serving some sort of purpose so probably wouldn't use the Monzo…
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£50 Amazon voucher for Nutmeg customers opening a Chase account
I got an email today from Nutmeg inviting me to apply for an account with the new UK retail bank Chase and offering a £50 Amazon voucher if I apply through the link in the email. Nutmeg and Chase are, of course, both owned by JPMorgan. To receive the voucher it's necessary to open a Chase account, fund it and spend on the…
