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Al Rayan enforcing minimum balance in accounts and closing immediately
A couple of days ago (14-May), I received a letter (dated 30-April) from Al Rayan informing me that unless I increased the balance of my two Everyday Saver accounts by 30-June, the accounts would be closed automatically and the funds sent to my nominated bank account. The minimum balance for these accounts has steadily…
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RBS/Natwest Switch Offer from 17th February 2026 to 28th May 2026
New switching offer from RBS/Natwest https://www.rbs.co.uk/current-accounts/switch-your-bank-account-to-rbs.html https://www.natwest.com/current-accounts/switch-your-banking-to-natwest.html Looks to be the same terms for both How to get £150 1. Open a current account and switch to us Apply for a Select or Reward account…
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Co-op App update
The Co-op Bank app continues to slowly catch up with features on other apps. Having finally added the option to freeze a credit or debit card earlier this year, they have now added options to block or allow separately each of the categories contactless, in-person, online, abroad and gambling transactions.
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MSE News: Lloyd Banking Group users complaining about recent app glitch being paid compensation
Thousands of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers have been paid an average of £40 each in "goodwill payments" after complaining to their bank about a major mobile banking glitch earlier this month. Here's what you need to know… Read the full story:…
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LHV Bank?
I'm looking for an easy access account with a decent interest rate. From the list of current accounts on the main website, LHV Bank appears - it matches the BoE base rate for interest (currently 4%). It's App-only, which I can live with. But, when I look at the fees rates charges document, it seems to state that standing…
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Can French tax resident keep UK bank account?
My son has UK (and Aussie) citizenship. He lives in Paris and during the next six months will move his tax residency to France; also, later this year he will be eligible for French citizenship and will probably apply. He has a current account at Nationwide. My question is whether there is any chance that once he has…
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Zopa Biscuit Account - Direct Debits
I currently have a Zopa credit card and a Zopa car finance loan and I saw that they were bringing out a current account that you can earn cashback with on direct debits. I thought I'd open a Zopa current account and use that to pay all my direct debits each month to earn the cashback, my biggest one being my car loan, with…
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Santander Logging On
Is it me but when I go to log on online via my browser then it asks me to open my mobile app but the app needs to update things get all mixed up. I sit there while the app updates which takes ages, then I go back to the browser and the app does not respond to the message "Go to your mobile app…". They seem out of sync…
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Trading212
What a nightmare. Must have opened an account yday as I have sort/account Nos. Today… securityNo ?? password ??etc etc. Do I do on PCor app ? I transferred £1 from santander ydyday. Not showing in app. ????????????????
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Bank account for 16 yo stating apprenticeship
Looking for some advice please - my 16 year old is starting an apprenticeship in July and needs a current account for wages to be paid into. Have looked with my existing bank but nothing seems suitable. Any suggestions appreciated.
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Duplicate switch payment?
Has anyone else had Barclays accidentally pay them the switching bonus twice? The only options for contacting them seem to be using a chatbot that doesn’t work, a message service that’s been broken for weeks, or sitting on hold on the phone while the years drift by. The only other alternative would be going into a Barclays…
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Bank Account Access for an Appointee whose recipient lives in Care
Morning, I work in care and have a number of individuals whose parents act as appointee for the benefits, this is not a question regarding the use of the money, this is looking for help with banks that will help the appointees open a bank account and give the individual we support a debit card, so that we can support them…
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Nationwide fairer share 2026 - cash deposits
I've read the guide on the site about maximising my chances of a 2026 Nationwide fairer share bonus, if indeed there is to be one. For the purposes of qualification I (likely) need to "In two of the first three months of this year, pay IN at least £500 from a non-Nationwide account (this could be your salary, for example)…
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My bank doesn't want my money.
I wanted to pay £10,000 in cash into my bank and they said no, I would have to make 4 trips on seperate days and I live in a rural location miles from the bank so stuff that. I seem to be stuck with it , back under the mattress it goes.
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What are the ways to protect my money?
Hi everyone, I have recently come into some money via inheritance. I'm petrified of my bank being hacked or something happening with my bank where I lose it all. Is my best option to just split it over a few different banks or can you advise on other things I can do? Thank you so much.
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Child Trust Fund Account Access
My son was born in 2009. Back then the government had a thing about each child should have a Child Trust Fund Account. My son has a account with Nationwide building Society his name and my name on are on it. My son has special needs and is not able to make his own financial decisions he is currently 17 years old. can…
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Barclays petrol cashback
Barclays are offering a cashback of upto £10 per month through it's rewards scheme if you buy petrol from Tesco's. Link with more information - https://share.google/WwImJXVsFG7cz8Kyd
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First Direct - what’s all the hype?
I finally decided to switch bank accounts from Santander to First Direct, and take advantage of the switching incentive. First Direct had been hyped as having excellent customer service and I had no reason to suspect otherwise since all the reviews seem to be pretty glowing on MSE. I opened the account mid July 2025 and…
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Chase Cashback changing
I've just read some information on my Chase account that their cash back rewards are changing from 7 April 2025. Still £15 per month maximum cash back but only on groceries, fares and at petrol stations. My understanding is that purchases in currencies other than GBP won't earn cash back. Other cards do the above and may…
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Virgin abroad fee free
Virgin is fee free for spending and cash abroad. Are they going to lose it, or are Nationwide customers going to gain it?
