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Browser dedicated for Finance
Thinking of setting up a browser just for banking on my Mac. It will not be used for any other internet access. I have a simple (no internet) phone which I will use for 2FA this stays at home so if I loose my smartphone there's nothing on it about banking. If I am forced later to use a smartphone by the bank I will get one…
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Overseas travel bank card for under 18's
My son is going to South Korea in July as part of the World Scout Jamboree. We're looking for a bank card he can use there that doesn't incur high or ideally any fees. Most we've looked at require the account holder to be over 18. Do you know any that may be compatible we can sign up to please?
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Cheapest
Im going to holland for a fortnight. Is it cheaper to send from my bank of scotland account euros to my dutch bank account or is it cheaper to use my chase debit card in holland? Both options will cost of course but what is the cheapest way?
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Barclaycard rewards transfer to Wise
I am looking to make a transfer to Wise using Barclaycard Rewards Credit Card. The money is to pay for a villa holiday in Spain. I have read terms and condition of Barclaycard Rewards which states there is no charge when using abroad or cash withdrawals. My question is will I be charged a money transfer fee if I transfer…
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Problem with Revolut and a scam merchant
Hi! I have difficulty with Revolut, I wonder if you can give an advice. In a few words, I have several transactions (trading deposits) in dispute (all to the same merchant that appeared to be a scammer not from UK). Revolut refused to process some transactions, but started the chargeback process for the remaining ones and…
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Card fraud attempts - is it me?
HiSorry this is bit of a rant/moan. No I have not been defrauded.Earlier this year somebody called up about a suspect transaction on my credit card. They wanted me to go through security. I didn't but called my bank instead who cancelled the card and sent me a new card.Then 2 months after receiving this new card, another…
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Lloyds bank premier account and debit card cash back
Anyway to get cash back by paying money into a savings account with another bank / building society like Yorkshire for example via the debit card or would these be excluded from the cash backs? What would the MCC be?
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Are we STILL to be sitting tight waiting on Halifax reward payouts or should it be dealt with by now
Finding inconsistent entries. There's myself & 4 other family members. All of us have 3 accounts with the exception of one person who has 2. All accounts get dealt with the same. I know this because I'm the one who does it & I do it all at the same time (not literally but in the same sitting). £500 payment, £2k credit (I…
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IBAN child account to receive flight compensation
A 7 year old child needs a bank account to receive flight delay compensation. As the compensation goes to passenger named on ticket rather than the adult who paid for ticket. Emirates won't deal with Starling Bank UK or Revolut. I created a Lloyds Bank Child Saver, but Emirates stated the IBAN provided is not an…
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TBS Switch offer Amazon voucher
In the latest MoneySavingExpert newsletter it states that a £25 Amazon gift card is available if one applies for the TBS switch offer via the MoneySavingExpert website by Thu 5pm. It does not say which Thu... was it Thu 30 Oct or is is Thu 6 Nov 2025?When I click on this link to TBS, no additional page opens to log the…
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MS Money replacement.
Hi all, I am seeking a PC-based personal finance system to log my incoming and outgoing. I currently use MS Money, I love it, but it won't last forever. Does anyone have any suggestions?? I want to move my MS Money history to it,
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Halifax Scrapping £5/Cinema ticket Rewards.
i think its worth it's own thread, some info added on to the end of the "slow rewards update" thread... originally posted by pokemaster and thanks to WillPS for: https://becleverwithyourcash.com/halifax-to-scrap-5-reward/
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UBL Customer Service/ Issue with passcode
Hi, I have issues with the passcode on the app of UBL. I have forgotten it and have been unable to reset it. I can still access the app through my FaceID even though I consistently get the password incorrect. UBL seemed unable to fix it and the only advice I was given (June 2025) was to get a new phone. I have now…
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CASS switch to Barclays (via app) - possible to choose switch date?
If I'm switching to Barclays using their app to make the application (so as to take advantage of the switching bonus), is it possible to choose the switch date? Looking at the switching information on Barclay's website, specifically the FAQs on page 8 of the more detailed PDF switching information pack, it says this: * 1.…
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Cut off time to avoid overdraft or interest charges with Nat West bank
Does anyone know latest time money can be paid into Nat West current account to avoid overdraft or interest charges? I have asked their digital help but not got sensible answer. Told me how charges calculated but not cut off time to avoid these
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Have Completed All Possible Bank Switches.What Next???
Since Dec 2024, I have been bank switching in both my name and my wife's name. It's been pretty lucrative and as a result, have earned well over £2000 in total. Have done all banks possible I believe (First Direct, Nationwide, Nat West, TSB, CoOp, Barclays and Lloyds).. NB: Couldn't do Santander as already had an account.…
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Virgin Club M Account Travel Insurance
I have just had my renewal letter in for my Clum M acount travel insurance. We have pre-existing medical contitions. Called up to do the medical screening to be told that it would be an additional £521 a year to cover us. This is would no cahange from last year when they didnt charge any addtional premium. Now i know…
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Bank switch bonus for joint accounts
Hi, Was thinking of switching a Santander joint account to Lloyds club to take advantage of the £200 switch bonus. Previously both myself and my wife have received a switch bonus from Halifax (circa 2023) but for individual accounts (not a joint one). I think Lloyds and Halifax are same bank. Is the switch of a joint…
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Transferring a large sum of money from abroad
Hi everyone, Early next year, I’m planning to transfer £130,000 from abroad (within the EU). The funds are a gift from my family to help me purchase a property in the UK. I’ll have all the required AML documentation ready - including a gift declaration, bank statements, and identification documents. However, I’m a bit…
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Do Banks Pay Interest On Executor Accounts
I don't know if I should be posting my question here or on another MSE forum board, I will try here first. I am Executor for a relative's estate. Because of various issue I cannot distribute funds to the beneficiaries of my relatives Will for a few months so they are sat in an Executor account I have opened with a high…
