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Which TSB bank branches are closing in 2025/26? Here's the full list – and your banking alternatives
TSB will shut at least 12 of its 184 branches in 2025/26, after announcing an additional closure. Below we list which branches are disappearing and what the alternatives are if you still want face-to-face banking. Which TSB bank branches are closing in 2025/26? Here's the full list – and your banking alternatives If you…
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Best Joint Current and Saving Account Combos?
We are looking to find the best ‘joint current’ and ‘savings
account’ combination, however when I see a good joint current account (e.g. Santander
Edge joint account) - disappointingly they never have good joint easy-access saving
accounts. Ideally, we are looking for a joint savings account where
you can have clearly…
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Probate: How to treat large cash withdrawal within last 7yrs of death?
Hi I am executor for my late father and am going through last 7yrs of his bank statements to see if he made any gifts that need to be declared. During this period from a joint account he held with my Mum there are 2 cash withdrawals of £10,000 (on consecutive days) and I don't know what they were for. I've spoken with…
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Tax on savings - PAYE codes
Hi Forum. I trust this topic is okay but I have recently had my PAYE tax code amended to pay for past interest on savings. This is not a rant about tax on savings but I am interested in how HMRC arrive at the figures they use. I understand the tax thresholds etc but is there a way to check what accounts have been affected,…
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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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pre loaded debit card wanted
Anyone recommend me one that will allow you to top up with cast from say a whole in the wall or a travel exchange counter or say a pay point Also that allows international transaction worldwide? Thanks
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How to send money abroad from Starling account
Anyone know how to send money abroad by bank transfer in euros using IBAN/Swift details from a Starling account? I assume we set up as a new payee but as it is euros and not sterling is this possible?
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Totally stupid question: How do we get our two single accounts to a joint under the switching scheme
I say stupid - but evidently from my experience with my own bank this week - it isn't. Because I can't do it. So, me and my fiance are moving in officially together next week after living in and out of each others houses for 7 years. We get married this summer, so it's time to be fully fledged grown ups! He banks with…
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Payment Name Display Format in First Direct vs HSBC
I currently hold a bank account with HSBC, and I have noticed that when I make payments or transfers, only my surname appears on the recipient’s end. This has caused some confusion. Upon contacting HSBC, I was informed that this is a standard feature of their system, where only the sender’s surname is displayed. In…
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Do I need a business bank account?
Hi! This is the discussion thread for the Do I need a business bank account? guide. If you haven't already, join the forum to reply. Thanks!
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First Direct app on Android fails every few months, needs reinstalling
Hi, Every few months, my First Direct app (on Android) just decides to stop working - it gives a "try again later" message, but that never happens - once it's got into this state, it's stuck there. The first time this happened, after over a day of not working, I phoned them up and the helpline said breezily "oh, just…
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Deposited £700 in internal bank cash machine. Now missing.
Hello all. I gave my son cash for his rent while he is at university. To the tune of £1k, just as a surprise after Xmas. He walked into RBS in glasgow and deposited it into a cash machine inside the bank. After a minute or so it returned 300 and then reset, didn't return the money but did return his card. He then went to…
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First Direct Current Account
Can I get the First Direct Current Account without switch? I'm aware that I'd loose out on the £175, but is it available as a 2nd account without switching & would I still have access to the 7% savings account?
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NatWest debit card I didn’t apply for
I’ve just got home and have a NatWest debit card I didn’t apply for. I need to report to their fraud team but their automatic number asks for account details I don’t have because it’s not my account. How can I get in touch with a human urgently?
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Is the Post Office OK as a bank?
My bank branch in our small town closed so I'm considering opening a current account with the local Post Office. Are they much different from the mainstream banks? All I need is: * A joint current account with cheque book * Credit card * Debit card * Online banking * Standing orders & direct debits Can I use CASS to easily…
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Police requesting bank account and sort code
Nearly two years ago, our car had its windows smashed by a distant relative who has issues with my wife and some unhealthy habits. He confessed to the crime and avoided going to court. Instead he has to pay some money to myself and my wife. The Police have asked for our bank account number and sort code, to pass on to him…
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Switch from Chase failed due to *incorrect" debit card details
I am trying to switch my second/not main Chase current account to Lloyds for the switch bonus and have received a message from Chase: Hi. Unfortunately we've not been able to complete your switch to LLOYDS BANK PLC. You didn't give the correct card details to LLOYDS BANK PLC, so please check and try again I have tried…
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TSB £160 switching offer starting 22/01/2025
What’s in the switcher offer? Step 1 £100 switcher bonus * Complete a full switch request when you open an account with us * Log into the TSB Mobile Banking App * Make at least 5 payments using the debit card on your new account * If you do all of this before 14 March 2025, we’ll pay your £100 bonus between 28 March and 11…
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Virgin Money regular saver + flexible ISA
Hi guys, was wondering if anyone could help me with the Virgin regular saver (10% one) T&Cs. As I dripfeed from my flexible cash ISA, I want to retain the largest ISA allowance I can for or 25/26. So I plan to empty some savings accounts (not just the Virgin one) to bring my balance up in the ISA just before April 5th and…
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Nationwide being crafty
I've just opened a new NationwideFlex account. They're offering £175 if you switch to them by 31st March, so I opened a new account this morning. Except that the earliest date I was offered to switch was 8th April so no windfall for me! I carried on anyway because I'm really unhappy with my bank of many years, Santander.
