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Barclays Bank account £200 switch offer (10/03/2026 to 28/05/2026)
Barclays have launched a new switch offer for their Bank account. Excludes anyone who has ever received a switching bonus from Barclays in the past or anyone who had any Barclays current account open on 10th March 2026. T&Cs. Offer now added to the switching archive for future reference.
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Santander: some Direct Debits deemed ineligible for switch incentives
This discussion was created from comments split from: Incentive Bank Account Switching - cancelling DD after switching.
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Lloyds/Halifax/BoS Apps/Website Showing Other Transactions
Surprised there hasn't been any mention of this happening to anyone on the board here so maybe it's not as widespread as suggested. I didn't see any other accounts in my app when I logged in yesterday but I have quite a few of my own accounts showing anyway. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g23npxpwgo Anyone here…
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Using Chase as donor/dummy accounts for Current Account Switching
Small trick I discovered if you want to create some dummy accounts for Current Account Switching to get the switch premiums. 1. Open a bank account with Chase through their app2. In the app, open a second account3. Link the debit card with the second account4. Use that second account as a donor account for your Current…
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No show for cheque book.
Hello. I need some advice. please.l ordered a cheque book on the 17th of Feb and was informed via the online information that it would take 7-10 working days, but so far, no cheque book. I've informed the bank via secure message, and all they said was send us your address detail and how you want your name on the book. And…
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£0.01 transaction attempted by company
I had a notification on my banking app of a £0.01 transaction at TK Maxx, where I hadn't shopped for a while. My bank told me "we see this a lot, where the company tests your card to see if it is still active", and mentioned GDPR. I was unhappy about this, so I checked with TK Maxx who denied it. The money never left my…
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Cifas marker help
Good afternoon , I was made aware I had a cifas marker placed on me a month back by Barclays I got my subject access returned data form back and the reason I’ve got one placed is Misuse of facility the case type is falsely reporting a loss and the role within case is falsely disclaiming transaction. So I opened 6 Barclays…
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TSB £190 + Freebie Switching Offer 21/7/25-8/9/25
TSB have launched a new switching offer (thanks @lon_don for bringing this to my attention in another thread). Offer consists of 3 parts: £100 for switching in: * Open a Spend & Save account and complete a full switch * Log into the TSB Mobile Banking App * Make at least 5 payments using the debit card on your new account…
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HSBC Premier MyAccount and Premier MySaving
I have just received letters addressed to both of my children with these accounts that they will be discontinued from the 11 May 2026. These accounts were offered to childrens aged 11 and above of a parent with a Premier account. The main benefits, which are all being discontinued, were: Premier Global Recognition Status…
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Google Wallet updated bank card
My debit card is due to expire end of April. Google Wallet has already updated my debit card with the new details, which Halifax says does happen even before the new card arrives So obviously i can use the Google Wallet card now, but if i do will this deactivate my current physical card?
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Debit card chargeback after switch
I made a purchase using a Natwest debit card on 17/02 I switched the Natwest account to First Direct on 23/02 I want to return the purchased item but the retailer is refusing a return and is only offering different discounts , first 20% then 30% then 10% increases right upto 70% and they say I can keep the goods ,the goods…
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How to get a money order to send to Canada
Sorry if this is the wrong board. I need to get a copy of my late father-in-law's birth certificate from Canada. I am unable to do this on line as they require a copy of his death certificate to be posted to them with the completed application form and payment. The problem I have is with payment for the service. They…
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Online only Banks
Does anyone know if I can open an online only bank account and fund it, then use it as a donor switch right away? :-) Thanks in advance
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Mettle business account fraudulent transactions
Today I received a series of notifications from my Mettle app, business account, for a series of transactions which I did not do. I clicked 'I do not authorise this transaction' and then I immediately cancelled the card, then I called the fraud number (which is the customer service number), reported the transaction and was…
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Quick PayPal tip I discovered today
I'm new to the forum so apologies if this needs to be moved to a different topic. I looked up and down the list and couldn't figure out where to put this tip/bit of helpful info. I use PayPal a lot and recently signed up for a 95p one week trial of some software. Looking through the t&c about cancellation, because I used…
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Zopa Current account
I just logged into Zopa and it's offering current account states beta. Not available to everyone yet. Had anyone applied, any issues/reviews. Do they carry out full credit check or soft checks. Thanks
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A regularly updated list of accounts that allow direct debit and/or debit card deposits
Welcome to the list of savings and investment accounts that allow deposits to be made by direct debit and/or debit card. The aim is to keep these tables as up to date and accurate as possible on an ongoing basis. So if there is an account listed that has incorrect information, or needs updating, or removing please leave a…
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Lloyds switch offer 6 January to 3 February 2026
https://www.lloydsbank.com/current-accounts/switch.html * How to get the switch offer To qualify for the £250 switching offer (“the offer”) you must switch to a new Club Lloyds Account, Club Lloyds Platinum Account or Club Lloyds Silver Account using the ‘Current Account Switch Service’ to switch from a bank account held…
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Current Accounts for Newly Self-Employed
Hi, I’m newly self employed and money coming in from my new career is going to be quite low over this first 12-24 months. I have a business account set up separately for my business needs and now want to change my personal current account. I want to keep business and personal separate. From the guide on the website it’s…
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Cashing Australian cheque
My better half has received a refund of pension contributions she paid when living down under in the 1990s from the Aussie tax office. But despite asking for an electronic transfer, they've sent a cheque in Aussie dollars. We now can't find a UK bank or currency exchange that will cash it. Can anyone suggest a way to cash…
