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Applying to Barclays for bank switch - need an in branch appointment?
Ive downloaded the Barclays app to apply for an account and the switch. But when I got to the ID page it said that the ID would be needed before I go to the appointment with them. Ive never had to do that before - switched with TSB, co op, nationwide and first direct..no appointments needed. Is this a regular thing with…
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ZOPA down ! (Poss now fixed, but very slow)
Able to log in very slowly, but transactions aren't possible. Don't know if that includes card payments or not ? In app message acknowledges an issue, but says little. ETA : Tried for over an hour and then just after posting this I managed to make a payment!!
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Mettle business bank account being closed
I have a business account with Mettle (an app-based "bank" run by NatWest). It's an e-money account but they are transitioning all holders to a full bank account which involves a change of sort code and account number (which is a pain). However they have told me they are closing my account at the end of the year and will…
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Citibank and processing of UK Pensions
Hi Everyone We live in France and each month our pensions are paid in £s from DWP to Citibank who convert to Euros and pay into our French bank account. Receipt of the triple lock bonus was gratefully received but ever since the initial May payment our pensions have been converted losing money each month. I know the…
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Ombudsman
I was wondering if anyone had a similar experience and if so what their outcome was, or if they took it further? I referred an issue to the Financial Ombudsman, initially it was dealt with an investigator and then progressed to an Ombudsman as I did not agree with the result from the investigator. Both the investigator and…
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Recommendations for alternative bank - HSBC requiring phone app
Hi there HSBC are ceasing use of their physical secure keys - and now require mobile app use. I had my accounts hacked when my phone was stolen last year - so have zero trust in the security of the phone apps. I'm therefore looking to switch banks. I'm looking for both personal and business services - and ones that don't…
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Barclays £200 Switch offer - Direct Debits
I opened up a Barclays account to get the £200 Bonus but Chase rejected my switch as I forgot I still had the linked savings account open, and the barclays app now won't let me switch that account. So, I have quickly setup a new account with my other bank and added my Plum and Moneybox Direct debits to this, which are now…
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Lloyds Bank Rebranding
I couldn’t find original thread so if there is one please point me to it thank you! My app was updated to the new logo (early This year) along with my Debit Card! The website & Order statements section has been update (Early This Year) Just Very Recently PDF Statements has the new Rebranded logo on it! Here is picture…
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Cheapest bank to receive a foreign/euro payment
I’m due to receive a €1000 payment from a travel insurance company and I’m trying to work out the best of my many current accounts to get it paid into. (like all good money savers I have a lot of account to maximise rewards) I was going to default to my Lloyds account until I saw they apply a 3.5% margin to the exchange.…
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Cashback on Gift Cards?
I have a Santander Edge Current Account and get 1% cashback at supermarkets. I give my daughter £100 cash a week to help her pay her bills which she spends mainly in Asda. If I bought a £100 gift card along with milk and bread in Asda, would I get 1% cashback for the Asda shop of £102.85 or just on £2.85?
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Nationwide £175 Switch on Joint account if already got bonus on Sole
Just looking at this - I am not eligible for any of the new switches as I did all of them in the last few years. Myself and hubby both switched into Nationwide 2 years ago (his was a full replacement of his current account, mine was just for the cash). We have our joint bills account with FD and I would like to keep that -…
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Browser dedicated for Finance
Thinking of setting up a browser just for banking on my Mac. It will not be used for any other internet access. I have a simple (no internet) phone which I will use for 2FA this stays at home so if I loose my smartphone there's nothing on it about banking. If I am forced later to use a smartphone by the bank I will get one…
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Overseas travel bank card for under 18's
My son is going to South Korea in July as part of the World Scout Jamboree. We're looking for a bank card he can use there that doesn't incur high or ideally any fees. Most we've looked at require the account holder to be over 18. Do you know any that may be compatible we can sign up to please?
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Cheapest
Im going to holland for a fortnight. Is it cheaper to send from my bank of scotland account euros to my dutch bank account or is it cheaper to use my chase debit card in holland? Both options will cost of course but what is the cheapest way?
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Barclaycard rewards transfer to Wise
I am looking to make a transfer to Wise using Barclaycard Rewards Credit Card. The money is to pay for a villa holiday in Spain. I have read terms and condition of Barclaycard Rewards which states there is no charge when using abroad or cash withdrawals. My question is will I be charged a money transfer fee if I transfer…
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Problem with Revolut and a scam merchant
Hi! I have difficulty with Revolut, I wonder if you can give an advice. In a few words, I have several transactions (trading deposits) in dispute (all to the same merchant that appeared to be a scammer not from UK). Revolut refused to process some transactions, but started the chargeback process for the remaining ones and…
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Card fraud attempts - is it me?
HiSorry this is bit of a rant/moan. No I have not been defrauded.Earlier this year somebody called up about a suspect transaction on my credit card. They wanted me to go through security. I didn't but called my bank instead who cancelled the card and sent me a new card.Then 2 months after receiving this new card, another…
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Are we STILL to be sitting tight waiting on Halifax reward payouts or should it be dealt with by now
Finding inconsistent entries. There's myself & 4 other family members. All of us have 3 accounts with the exception of one person who has 2. All accounts get dealt with the same. I know this because I'm the one who does it & I do it all at the same time (not literally but in the same sitting). £500 payment, £2k credit (I…
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IBAN child account to receive flight compensation
A 7 year old child needs a bank account to receive flight delay compensation. As the compensation goes to passenger named on ticket rather than the adult who paid for ticket. Emirates won't deal with Starling Bank UK or Revolut. I created a Lloyds Bank Child Saver, but Emirates stated the IBAN provided is not an…
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TBS Switch offer Amazon voucher
In the latest MoneySavingExpert newsletter it states that a £25 Amazon gift card is available if one applies for the TBS switch offer via the MoneySavingExpert website by Thu 5pm. It does not say which Thu... was it Thu 30 Oct or is is Thu 6 Nov 2025?When I click on this link to TBS, no additional page opens to log the…
