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UK Only Bank Account
Call me a grumpy old man but does anyone know of a bank that I can go to whose Call Centre is UK based only? I know that First Direct are but they are owned by HSBC who have their Call Centre overseas (based on the people I speak to). I would like to know that my hard earned cash is being used to pay the salaries of people…
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Help! Paid using Visa Debit - Unauthorised sum taken.
I pay my Mortgage every month simply by Visa Debit. The sum varies slightly each month and so I simply contact them by phone - ascertain the amount and give my card no - worked well up til now. Previously I paid by Direct Debit but found that they were actually taking the money a month early and I wasn't getting the…
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What is the promotion code for the First Direct £35?
Hi, When I call FD they asking for promotion code to get the £35. otherwise go apply through the website for £25. :( HELP
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First Direct,free £35
Got a First Direct letter through the post today telling me they will add £35 :D (Was £25) to any new bank account.Must be opened before 31/05/05 and have a balance of £100 0800 24 24 24 is the number. Steve.
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Funding your current Account
When a current account advertises that you must fund £1,000 a month to get the better rates. I understand that your wages payed in will act as funding this , but if you have 2 current accounts with the same Bank and have your wages of over a £1000 payed into one but then transfer via online banking over a £1000 to the…
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Co-operative Bank £25 reward
Walking by my local branch in Belfast there were big red signs saying: "£25 when your salary is deposited for the first time!" Thought it may be of use to someone.
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Best online current account user interface
So after listening to Martins advice on current accounts I started thinking. Apart from Interest what is wrong with my current account. Currently I am with HSBC, what I really hate about the internet page user interface is that displaying account details is based around statement dates. This is a problem because it is not…
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Halifax paper-free statements
Just signed into my online banking at Halifax, and they're advertising the possiblity of receiving all your statements by email instead of post. Great benefits are mentioned, like, er, you get less paper. I've gone with this for the time being, but it would have been nicer if they'd offered me a bit of cash for making the…
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My bank account has been raided!
I am really upset and worried, hope someone can help me. I went to Dublin for work last week (Tuesday) and when I got to the airport I took out 120 Euros from a cash machine for cabs. The first time I did it, I mis typed my PIN - I still go to the requesting cash stage and then it rejected me. The second time it worked…
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Banks accounts for consultants......?
It seems that I am in the position of wanting the world! I am a consultant and so paid irregular amounts on a regular basis; the company I contract through ** Company link removed - This is not needed to understand the thread. Edited by Abuse Controller ** has a very tax efficient method of paying me: - Monthly, a salary…
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putting my debit card number in the post
I subscribe to a magazine for my son, and they have written to say they can't collect the Direct Debit because the card number is out of date. They're quite right, I did just get sent a new chip&pin card. There was a tear off slip at the bottom of the letter saying effectively "write your card number here and post it to…
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Closing Banks Accounts
Hi I'm moving from Halifax to First Direct, does anyone know if there is any good reason for not closing my original current account with the Halifax? I can't think of one, but I vaguely remember someone asking this question in another thread (which I can't find now), and someone answering with a good reason not to close…
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strange student loan
Just checked my A&L account and I`ve been credited with £250 from the student loan co.About 30 years too late. Will contact bank to let them know,but if anyone is expecting this - it might be an idea to check their account.
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Lloyds Incentive Query
I already have an account with Lloyds TSB and recommended my wife to move her personal account to get us £35 each. I am now wondering whether we could recommend ourselves (so to speak) and transfer our joint account across (from FD). Has anyone tried this before and will they pay out the incentive (currently £50 each)...or…
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business account & general banking
:confused: I am a sole trader with an HSBC business current account, instant access savings for inland rev & VAT Payments. I also have an isa account for repairs to my vehicle. I have several other cheque & savings accounts, could anyone advise who is the best bank/building society to use to gain maximum interest & minimum…
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Fair budgeting for couples
I earn considerably less than my partner, we want to look at our finances from scratch and re-arrange how we budget. This might be a techie question. What I want to know is how to make fair calculations that proportion our contributions. For example if I earn £1000 and he earns £2000 our total income is £3000 but my…
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a Bank account with online inter. money transfeer facility ???
My Barclays account doesn't have this facility instead i have to pay them a visit. Anyone knows of a bank that allows you to transfeer money worldwide online?? Many thanks.
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Refused A & L Premier Plus Acct
Hi, Just been refused the above account, as my creidt rating was not good enough. I was looking to switch from my HSBC current account I've had for years. I was offered a std current account with A & L but declined. Is it worth me getting my file from experian ? My credit history is pretty poor, is there anything you can…
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Upgrading Alliance & Leicester Account
Hi All, I am currently an Alliance & Leicester Current Account holder (the zero interest one, not good I know!), and intend to upgrade to either the Premier or Premier Plus account. Either way, does anyone know if when you do this, as an existing current account holder, do they just 'upgrade' your existing account, or…
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Investment to replace insurance?
I don't believe in breakdown insurances and insurance against emergency plumbming disasters etc. but I would like to invest a small amount per month to cover myself for such emergencies. Would an ordinary savings account do, or is there something better such as a long-term policy? Bearing in mind that this would be a…