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Switching Banks
Hello all, I was listening, this morning, to Martin Lewis's podcast and his section about switching your bank to take advantage of a switching bonus. Feeling inspired and not wanting to switch from my existing bank (Santander) I decided to set up a new bank account with Chase, together with two direct debits, moved from…
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HSBC UK Premier Switcher Offer
Wondering if anyone has received their £500 gift card yet for the offer HSBC ran earlier this year? The Ts&Cs say that eligible customers will receive an email on or after 9 November.…
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Lost transfer from Halifax Save4It account - Anyone had same problem?
I opened a Save4It account for my child in 2009. You could only open them for a year and then the amount was to be automatically transferred to a different type of Halifax children's saver account. I can see the transfer coming out of the Save4It account at the year's end, but it just says "Transfer" and doesn't list where…
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Joint Bank Account for just bills
Hello all, can I open a joint account without switching just transferring direct debits and still benefit for any cash back offers or do you have to close existing accounts to benefit. Thanks
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Which bank's apps allow money movement notifications?
Looking to bank switch to TSB but dont want to lose this ability from the barclays app! Thankyou
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Freehold Management Company (client) bank account
Hi, we're a small block of 4 flats and have recently acquired the freehold of the building (25% per flat - the usual arrangement). I understand we need an account which would hold the service charge funds. Is it possible to have a client account with a (high street) bank without having a business account with them? Does…
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Halifax - how to get Pay refs on bank statements and csv downloads
Hi all, we use payment references such as Invoice numbers to track incoming and outgoing payments and we use the csv download option as well as viewing the statement onscreen. The csv option does not give payment references so we have to manually add these to the excel file which is a pain. The onscreen statement does not…
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First Direct app won't take ID photo
So recent post about transferring bank account I chose First Direct. Link made me download app all good. Started process to open new account. App took drivers photo ok but will not take fave photo - keeps saying movement not detected. Google search result followed clear cache wipe clean try again. I have done this 7 times…
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LHV current account now pays 4%
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TSB £10 (x3) Cashback Offer
Guess I’ve been given this as I don’t really use the current account as it’s only there for the Regular Saver. Probably make use of the free cash though!
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Tesco Clubcard Pay + Closing Accounts
For my day-to-day spending I currently use my Tesco Clubcard Pay + card as a debit card, loading it up before I go shopping, either online or physically going to shops (any shopping, not just Tesco). I love my Tesco Clubcard Pay + card and it's the only card I carry around on a daily basis but I have just had notification…
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Can I open a bank account with no ID?
I need to open a bank account but don't have a passport that is in date and I can't afford to renew it. I don't drive and don't have a provisional/driving licence either - again, I'd rather not pay out for this. Does anyone know of any bank accounts that don't require ID of this kind or does this not exist? This would be a…
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Received someone else’s DSAR, would you tell them?
Hi I made a DSAR to my bank and it arrived as a hard copy within the permitted time frame, however it also included another customers DSAR, this was quite a few pages long including their personal contact into, full details of the 2 accounts they hold with the bank, details of their complaint, internal emails between…
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Why can't I do my banking online via PC?
I have current. savings and credit card accounts with a few different banks etc. which I manage online via my computer. Recently I'm finding a range of niggly things I can't do any more, I have to use a mobile app.Today Halifax has really annoyed me with "can't do it online?" and I have to phone them - I could do it online…
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New Barclays customer cannot access my money in app BE WARNED.
Having opened a new account earlier this week to get the switch incentive, I paid £2000 into the account . When I later went into the app to withdraw some of that money I was met with the message,”it takes up to 4 days to add a new payee in the app”. on contacting Barclays to express my annoyance, they have told me it can…
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Barclays and Apple TV+
Opened a Barclays CA and signed up to Blue rewards but can't see how to activate the Apple TV offer. Will I have to wait until Barclays take the first payment which wont be until the 2nd of next month.
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Kroo
I'm sure I read somewhere on here that with Kroo, Standing orders and direct debits go out 7 days a week, but can't now find it. Does anybody know if that is the case? Thanks
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App or website where you can view all your accounts?
Hi, I'm looking for a WebApp or Mobile App (iPhone) where you can see all your balances in one place. I've got Cheddar but it is not working with First Direct, M&S and MBNA. I don't mind paying a few quid a month for good insights. Thanks, Al
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Santander Edge Saver Message reducing interest
I got this message about my Santander Edge Saver. I am confused what it means by "the first 12 months". I opened my account in April 2025 and have the 6% that included the 2% bonus for 12 months. Is Santander just telling me they will lower their variable rate in jan 2026? But I still don't get the 12 months by 5 Jan 2026.…
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Santander Edge Explorer
Just about to.open one if these but before I do can anyone see a downside ?? I already have a Nationwide £18 a month Flexplus account which I would close **edit: Just found one - all cover ceases at 75 not that it affects me but may be important for some people
