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Physical secure key
In the process of activating my new key, i am asked to enter the serial number on the back of the keypad, do i omit the dashes ? or enter it all ?
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UK bank account for depositing Euro notes (cash) - without converting to GBP
Hi, I would like you to advise a UK bank account that allows me to deposit Euro notes (read: cash) in UK bank account without having to convert them into GBP
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Spanish pensions
I live back in the UK I have a small Spanish pension come direct to my bank account but have to send a proof of living certificate every year to spain. Now they are requesting one more often and because I rent my UK house out and travel around I have bern paying a notary. Where can I get one done for free. As now spain are…
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Nationwide switch failed - anything I can do?
I did my joint account switch (previously been on to ask if the DD's were OK) from Co-op to Nationwide and the Co-op account hasn't closed on completion. I know why - first of all, the new account didn't show in my Nationwide app, but did straight away on my husbands. when I phoned they said there had been an error on my…
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Virgin Money Club M Packaged Account - £14/month from Feb 26
Apologies if this is mentioned elsewhere. I just spotted: https://uk.virginmoney.com/current-accounts/club-m-account/ "a monthly fee of £12.50 (increasing to £14.00 from 1 February 2026)". Looks like this is the last month a £12.50 fee will be charged, and the fee payable at the end of February will be £14. I haven't yet…
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Does this count as 2 DD's? for Nationwide switch
Looking to do a joint account Switch from Co op to Nationwide for the £175. Looks like a good account as we will get cash back on our spending. But does this count as 2 active Direct debits? Obviously papal is active, so that counts. The TV license comes out on the 1st Dec, but hasn't yet. The parent pay one I was going to…
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Transferring funds from one bank to another
One issue which always confuses me when transferring funds between my personal accounts in banks is the different terminology used. My Santander bank account, which I'm sending funds from, uses an entry called 'Payee name', presumably it is expecting my name here. However, the Vanquis Bank account which is the account I'm…
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Exchange rate sterling to euro
I have noticed some increase in the rate of sterling to euro in the last week or so. Looking at last year there were a couple of occasions when the rate went as high as 1.20. Is that an unusual peak, has if often got to that level? I appreciate that rates can't be predicted.
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Can I close Regular Savings Account
I've got a Zopa regular savings account earning 7.1% and a Zopa current account. I don't actually use the current account but it was a requirement for getting the regular saver. I'm trying to simplify my life a bit and wondered if I can close the accounts down even though I only opened them 5 months ago? Or can you only…
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I got my £175 from the Coop what happens next?
What will happen to my coop current account if I cancel all direct debits and stop paying in £1000 a month after I get my last £25 on 5th February? Will I still be able to convert it to an Everyday Account for the travel insurance if I need it before I turn 80 at the end of the year?
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Will Club Lloyds know I have set up 3 new direct debits?
On my TSB account that I am going to use to get their £250 switch on a club lloyds account. Set up 3 £1 direct debits on credit cards today before I apply. They class active as paid within the last 13 months, but surely TSB doesn't tell them that?
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New Lloyds Account - Don't make this mistake
Today I opened a new Club Lloyds account as a brand new LLoyds customer (never banked with them before). I was obviously attracted by their new account switch offer. After getting the account opened and getting myself registered for online banking, I decided I would do a small test payment to send money in from one of my…
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Lloyds banking app
I recently registered with Lloyds in order to get the switching incentive. Today I received my activation code by post which I have entered when prompted on the app. The next stage step on the app is to 'create memorable information' as an extra layer of security. It has 2 fields where I need to set my memorable word. You…
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First Direct 1st Account - App sign up camera issue
I was looking to sign up for the 1st Account for the cashback, and it seems the only way to register is via the app. Ok, fine. So I installed the app on my S20 FE, filled out the required details, scanned my passport and then it came time to capture my image. This is where I start having problems. I position my face in the…
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Quicken
I was an avid user of Quicken until I failed to transfer the application to my new Windows 11 system last month. Can anyone recommend an alternative application for managing / analysing home finance accounts please?
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First Direct Perks
Seems like a new reward scheme incoming?
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HSBC Bank Fraud - Chip and Pin - Unknown Transactions
Hi, need some advise on the steps i need to take. Was at the gym for a class in central london, I stored my debit and credit cards (along with my driving license) in my backpack inside a pin-locked gym locker. The gym only runs classes - and there was only one class happening at the time. During the class my credit and…
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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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Santander Amazon opening offer x2
I opened a new Santander Everyday account last week after seeing the £30 amazon offer just for opening (no switch required). Now they’ve launched a new £100 Amazon offer, this time requiring debit card transactions. I’ve looked at the T&Cs quickly, but can anyone confirm if I could go for this new offer as well?
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Payment/Compensation to Virgin Account Holders re sale to Nationwide
I am interested in Forum members views in the aspect of Virgin Money making a payment to its account holders following its sale to Nationwide. This is due to be formally completed in April. The reasons I raise this question are !. Virgin were paid 2.8 Billion for its sale 2. Nationwide gained 2.3 Billion when Virgin Money…
