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MSE News: Which Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches are closing in 2026/27?
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, which are all part of the Lloyds Banking Group, will shut at least 168 bank branches in 2026 and 2027, after the Group announced 95 new closures today (Wednesday 11 February 2026)… Read the full story: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2026/02/lloyds-bank-branch-closures/ If you…
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Santander £100 Amazon voucher - if I’ve already opened a new acc for £30 can I open another for £100
If I’ve opened a new Santander account to get the £30 Amazon voucher incentive, can I also open another Santander account to receive the new £100 Amazon voucher incentive?
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Tips to budget from weekly to monthly pay
I left one job last month which was weekly pay, started a new job straight after which is monthly pay. The pay is the same but because Fridays came around quickly it didn't seem long before I got a wage. Because my mortgage is very low I managed to save around £800 a month. Today I've been paid 13th (although it's the 15th…
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Mettle Banking App and Account - Fraudulent transactions for the second time in 12 months.
I opened my Mettle bank account when I created my limited company. It appealed due to the online support, support of Free Agent/Quick Books and the fact that there is no monthly account fee. In around September/November last year I had 3 payments of approx. £500.00 made on my account to Screwfix which I reported…
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Where can i deposit a US cheque
I have a US savings account which is held by Fidelity, I'm a UK citizen, this was set up many years ago through an employer. It has now paid out but they can only do it in the form of a US cheque. My bank won't take it and I'm now sure how to cash it.
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Santander email address?
I am trying to contact Santander about getting a company added to their cashback list so I contacted them on customerservices@santanderconsumer.co.uk, the only email address I could find and got a reply that it was not the correct address and pointed me towards their contact us page which does not have an email address.…
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LLoyds and Halifax 'co servicing'
Had a message from Llyds saying theyll be soon be introducing a service where if you have a Loyds and a halifax account, you will be able to view both accounts on the app/online account of one of them. I wonder if this applies to joint accounts and does it require new sign in details? For instance, myself and partner have…
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Wise bank transfers
Hi everyone, I have signed up with Wise to send some money to a relative in Australia. I can see the sort code and account number I have been assigned, however when it links to the Santander account where the money is, a different account number comes up. Sort code is the same though and my name is correct. I can't find…
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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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iFAST Global Bank - anyone with experience of this UK regulated bank?
iFAST Global Bank - https://www.ifastgb.com/home Does anyone with experience of this UK regulated bank? It looks similar to Revolut in terms of the currency and money transfer services offered but, unlike Revolut, it has a full UK banking license and offers several competitive savings accounts in various currencies.
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TSB card freeze online only.
Hello. I've tried to freeze my Tsb card online but can't seem to see this function there. I've not got the app and don't want it because this card is just a spare account at present. With pennies in it. Is it possible to do it online only?
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Nationwide Fairer Share
Please be kind, a new medical issue means N/W FlexPlus Aviva insurance won't cover me for ANY declarations that haven't been a problem before. So pointless renewing on 1 Oct. Trying to find insurance cover has me too stressed to properly get my head round the Fairer Share for 2025......... I'll downgrade our Plus a/c to a…
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Anyone had problems depositing a cheque using HSBC app?
I have been unable to deposit two different cheques using the HSBC app - both took the photos but then just gave an error message saying to try later. Various things tried over a few days including different backgrounds, lighting, restarting phone. After it happened with the first one, I gave up and deposited it into a…
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Halifax/Lloyds closing my account in 60 Days!! Extremely worried about CIFAS
hi all, I’m in a very distressing situation right now. I made the mistake of transferring my wages and savings to Halifax as I wanted to start fresh from my other bank account with HSBC as they aren’t the best in my opinion. I made the mistake of transferring money to my Monzo to pay off my Monzo flex and then decided I…
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Access To Father's Accounts with LPOA
I think my issue may be a rare one, but I can't believe I'll be alone. A couple of years ago we lost my Mum. She dealt with all the home finances, so I agreed to take over for my Dad and take that stress off him. We had a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, so it was all easy enough to set up. He has a savings and current…
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Revolut £20 sign up bonus
I recently opened a Revolut account via a link that offered £20 upon my first purchase using the debit card. I added some money to the account but without really thinking just used some of that money to top up my trading 212 account but then I realised this term from the T&C's of the offer: "This must be a genuine purchase…
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Chase £100 incentive
I've just got a message from Chase (who I already have current and savings accounts with, but the current account is not my main one). They're offering a £100 Amazon voucher if I make my Chase current account my main income account - i.e. pay my salary (min £1,500) in each month for two months. Either by using the…
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£25 Amazon gift card for opening a TSB Spend & Save or S&S Plus account (19/12/2025 to 31/12/2025)
Get a £25 Amazon gift card by doing the following: 1: Click on the LINK (this one is from MoneySupermarket, others may be available). 2: Register your email address with Giftcloud. 3: Click "Continue Purchase" and continue on to TSB and open your Spend & Save or Spend & Save Plus account. - TSB will validate that you have…
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HSBC Premier up to £750
Everything's Premier when you get up to £750 Open a Premier account by 23 Feb 2026, and by 30 Apr 2026 switch your bank account and salary of £100k+ using the Current Account Switch Service for £250; and / or transfer £100k+ of savings / investments, and maintain your balance for 3 months for £500. Offer ends 23 Feb 2026.…
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Chase - Refer a Friend for £50 each
I have held a Chase Account for around 10 months and like it as you can have multiple accounts which is ideal for switching as long as you retain the main account. It also has a 4.5% interest account which you can put in as much as you like. This week they sent an email out that you can invite up to 5 friends from the ap,…
