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Wait time after burner account setup
Hi, New to bank switching. I've set up my burner account last week and two DDs both have now processed their first payment. Am i good to switch or should I wait for at least some minimum time before switching? If bank dependant I can switch to anyone except HSBC/FD and Barclays. Thanks
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Open banking question
Now that i can see my halifax account in my lloyds app, i quite fancy seeing more accounts all in one place, however i am not sure which bank/app to be the main hub to see all my accounts in one place. i have accounts with santander, natwest, lloyds, halifax, chase, kroo, jp morgan, 1st direct and nationwide. I suppose…
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Halifax to Lloyds problem
Since being moved to Lloyds and now using their app I am having issues with existing links to my Chip and Zopa accounts. When I want to add or move money they open up the Halifax app which them tells me to change my account details to Lloyds. My bank account number and sorting code remain the same with the move to Lloyds.…
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Is it safe to give my bank account details to Ebay to receive payments?
I see that Ebay now require you to give your bank account details to receive payments, rather than using PayPal. How safe is this? Should I be worried about them getting hacked? Has this caused problems for people?
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£25 Amazon gift card for opening a First Direct current account (17/08/2026 to 02/09/2026)
This promotion is being run by MoneySupermarket via VoucherSent. Get a £25 Amazon gift card for opening a First Direct current account. This offer is separate to the £175 switch offer and can be done alongside it. + Register with VoucherSent and in the same session successfully open a new First Direct current account.…
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Starling - Toothbrush switch offer for new personal current account customers (10/08/26 to 11/10/26)
This is a bit of an odd one. A switch offer from Starling, offering switchers a free SURI Pro 2.0 toothbrush and UV clean-and-charge case. T&Cs. Your switch must be to a new Starling personal current account. Starling only allow customers to have one personal current account, so it kind of rules out anyone who is already a…
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Cash for Opening/Changing Bank Accounts
Overall is this worth it ? The hassle of changing bank account & teething problems with moving DDs. I would have thought the biggest benefit would be on Banks being incentivised/forced to offer benefits to existing customers. Can Martin answer if sufficient pressure is being put on banks to do this ?
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Credit card for spending abroad!
For many years I have been using Halifax clarity card without a problem. Last year I was picking up my hire car in Spain and the car agency will not accept my Clarity card for the excess deposit as it did not have my full name (only initial and surname). They said the only option is to pay for their rediculousley expensive…
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Halifax Lloyds switch
My Halifax reward account switched to Lloyds and the Lloyds app is working. However my Zopa smart saver account that was linked to the Halifax account can no longer access the account for me to pay money in. I get taken to a nonfunctional Halifax online banking front page rather than the Lloyds app. I have spent hours on…
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HSBC £220 switch offer for opening a Bank Account (15/06/2026 to TBC)
New HSBC switch offer launched today. T&Cs. 1: Open a Bank Account in the HSBC app on or after 15th June 2026 but before the offer is withdrawn. 2: Within 60 days of opening your HSBC Bank Account: + Complete a full CASS switch which includes at least 2 direct debits. + Deposit at least £2,000 into your HSBC Bank Account.…
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The HSBC £220 IS A SCAM
I used the link on MSE to switch from NatWest West to HSBC. After some 20 days I had heard nothing and my account had not been opened. I called them and they said they did not have my application!!! So they did it all over the phone and did the switch. Now after 60 days and no payment, I contacted them and they said I was…
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First Direct Perks
Seems like a new reward scheme incoming?
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Santander Banking App Asking To Update Details
Hi, I have a personal Santander Account and use the Banking App on my phone. Now when i go in to the app It says I need to update my information or they may restrict my access. It is now wanting details like income, NI number, Photo ID etc. Firstly why do they now need this when I have been banking with them for 3 years.…
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Lloyds App Log On Glitch - Anyone Else ?
MrsM has just signed up to Lloyds on line banking and has downloaded the app to her phone and tablet. On both devices every time she tries to log on she gets a red bar at the top with a message along the lines of "we are having technical problems, please try again". Closing the app and trying again does not fix this. But…
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LBG Apps Not Working
Not able to log in across the whole group. Message on screen.
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Unable to obtain certificates of interest from Sainsbury's/Natwest
Hi I'm trying to complete self assessment tax returns and as part of that I've been gathering Certificates of Interest on various savings accounts that I held within the tax years concerened. I used to have a savings account with Sainsbury's bank. Natwest purchased Sainsbury's bank last year (I believe the transaction…
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iFAST Global Bank - anyone with experience of this UK regulated bank?
iFAST Global Bank - https://www.ifastgb.com/home Does anyone with experience of this UK regulated bank? It looks similar to Revolut in terms of the currency and money transfer services offered but, unlike Revolut, it has a full UK banking license and offers several competitive savings accounts in various currencies.
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Keeping or closing accounts
Do you get rid once they've served their purpose or do you keep them for any reason? I've 3 Halifax accounts which will be pretty pointless soon. I already have a Club Lloyd's account. I did/do keep accounts for when these switching offers came by but that's also getting pretty useless now. Why? Because I've done a few &…
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Cheaper Radio Times Subscription
I was horrified to find my elderly, web-unconnected Mum was paying £128 every 6 months for a Radio Times print subscription, when the standard price on their web site is £65, or £55 if bought as a gift. So I attempted to cancel on the web site and was offered a retention price of £27.50, which I decided to accept.…
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Cancellation Hero Successes
Hi, If you've read the Cancel Direct Debits article and managed to save some cash by examining your bank statements to clear out the dead wood of forgotten Direct Debits, Standing Orders and Recurring Payments, we want to know about it! Please reply saying for each thing What was it you cancelled? How much were you paying?…
