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Santander Edge Eligible Direct Debits
I'm thinking of switching to the Santander Edge current account. I'm looking through their pdf of all the eligible direct debits for switching and I can't see TV licence there. Anyone know if that's alright?
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Banking and bank accounts in the British virgin islands
Im considering doing this! and wondered if anyone has done it for them selfs hear or know of someone that has that can advice me further. Such as which banks are best and criteras and costs? Thanks
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Problems with account
I’ve just tried to buy something online but Barclays keeps blocking my account. The amount is only £14. I haven’t reported any problems with the account, I’ve had the account problem free for years and I buy nearly all my food items online which I do dozens of times every month and the balance is fairly high so there’s no…
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opening a bank account for someone convicted of financial fraud
I am trying to open a bank account for someone who has been convicted with financial fraud and is currently in prison. The bank has closed their account and issued a cheque for the balance but they have no other account to pay it into. I have Lasting Power of Attorney for their financial and property affairs and am…
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Payment cut-off times - for each bank etc.
hi does anyone know, have list or a link to somewhere online of all the different payment cut-off times (both deposits and withdrawals) for as many places as possible? they all seem to differ and the information is not always easy to find on their websites, even their staff quite often don't seem to be clear on what they…
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Santander switch reward
After completing the switch to Santander I contacted them to check that I was doing everything I needed to get the £180 switch reward. Only to find out I'm not eligible because of an "inactive" Santander account from 2001! This was an old Abbey National account. I'm fuming, but have learnt my lesson to make sure I properly…
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Progressive BS online banking - unable to receive access code
Hi everyone, this post is on behalf of a friend. My friend opened a regular saving account with Progressive BS last summer. She tried to log in to check when exactly the account matures but is having issues. She filled in her log in details (email+password) and then on the second page it's asking her to enter a 6-digit…
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Santander current account £180 query
Hi all anyone been sucessful via chase? Santander terms say household direct debits i was thinking to use 2 30p direct debits of their website
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Santander: Prey or Predator
There have been reports that Barclays and NatWest have made unsuccessful offers to buy Santander. There are now reports that Santander is offering to buy TSB:https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-14826433/Santander-eyes-TSB-takeover-rival-Sabadell-puts-British-lender-sale.html
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HSBC Global Money Account - problems
I have had 2 emails from HSBC notifying me of problems with receiving currency payments into the above account, however we are currently in the EU and I have been unable to withdraw cash from my Global Account although First Direct worked fine. We also used this card several days ago to "pay at pump" for fuel and are yet…
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Bank of Scotland Current Account question
I've got 2 Bank of Scotland current accounts - one with 3 direct debits and one with 4 direct debits. Both are earning rubbish interest. I want to switch to another bank to get a better rate and just have the one current account. I'm just wondering whether I should say to BOS I want to amalgamate the 2 accounts into 1 and…
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Nutmeg
Anyone having trouble with the Nutmeg App? I'm getting a blank screen after FaceID has been accepted. The App was fine until yesterday. I have chatted on-line with their support people, alas no help. Done all the usual, restarted iPhone. Terminated App and restarted, deleted App and re-installed.
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Easiest new switch donor account?
Hi, Never switched b4, but would like to take advantage of the Nationwide switch offer. I have my main current account with Bank of Scotland, which I've held for many years and wish to keep. I also have a Chase current account (which I'd also like to keep), with only one DD on it. As heading, which is the easiest way or…
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Co-op Bank: Can They Really Be That Bad?
Good afternoon all, Those of you who will have read my posts probably know that I bank with NatWest. I have two current accounts, main one joint with Mrs T and one sole. (A hangover from my share trading days). I’m looking about for an account with another bank for the purpose of emergencies in case I get frozen out of NW.…
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Cancellation Hero Successes
Hi, If you've read the Cancel Direct Debits article and managed to save some cash by examining your bank statements to clear out the dead wood of forgotten Direct Debits, Standing Orders and Recurring Payments, we want to know about it! Please reply saying for each thing What was it you cancelled? How much were you paying?…
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Proceeds from house sale question
If you sell a house in England but are not buying one yourself, how long does it usually take nowadays between completion and the money landing in your bank?
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Confusion and concern with switching bank accounts
My daughter is in the process of switching banks, from HSBC to Natwest. She has only just received her bank details and card for her new Natwest account, but she gets paid in 2 weeks time and her employer still has her old bank account details. Her employer (Easyjet) said they need more than 2 weeks notice to change her…
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Lloyds error opening account.
Hello, I just wondering if anyone has experienced the same and how they managed to get it resolved. I recently opened a Lloyds premier (moving from Barclays Premier) account, completed the application form, it went through, downloaded and saved the welcome pack and terms. However when the card arrived it appeared to be a…
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Bank allowing multiple accounts for the same business?
Hi all, I've had a good look around but not been able to find this. Does anyone know of a bank which allows multiple current accounts for the same business? Like Chase does for personal accounts. Free and easy to open. For the same reason Chase is useful - switching bonuses, but this time for business accounts. Cheers 😃
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Opening a bank account as a gift to someone
I'm wondering if there is a way to gift a bank account to another person or organisation? As a school/parent community we would like to have an account for our teachers so that we can donate money to their fund throughout the school year. Not for the school but specifically for the teachers. We'd like to explore this as an…
