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Query about First Direct offer on Top Cash Back
Hello, in the exclusions part of the first direct offer it states “ cashback can only be claimed on the first account opened or the first switched account. Additional accounts are not eligible for cashback “ does anyone know if this means the first account opened via the top cash back site or the first one opened any way ?…
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Appalling service from Zopa Biscuit a/c
I opened my Zopa Biscuit a/c about a month ago, in order to get the savings accounts that go with it. I left £1 in the Biscuit a/c and used my debit card just once. Last night I moved £1100 from the savings a/c to the biscuit a/c and instructed them to pay it to someone for building work done. I then notified him this was…
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Shawbrook problems logging on
I have been unable to log into my Shawbook account for 3-4 weeks now - they keep telling me they know they have an IT problem and they're working to solve it - but it doesn't affect all customers. Wanted to take a 1 year fix ISA with them, but if they can't sort out their IT problems - makes me nervous! Anyone else having…
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Joint accounts advice
Hi all. We have a joint acc with halifax. We use it for bills to come out and food shopping we looking at swifching that to sandander and still having a halifax joint santader - for bills halifax - spending and mortgage come out (as we are with halifax) anyone got a few joints like this? Or should we just stick to 1?
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Any issues with Halifax app?
Anyone having issues with the HFX mobile banking app? It claims I've entered my sign in details incorrectly too many times. When I click through all the information to retrieve my username and attempt to login it displays a message that a technical issue has occurred, logging in again (though I haven't yet) might fix it,…
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Barclays Premier £400 switch incentive
https://www.barclays.co.uk/current-accounts/premier-switch-offer/ Generous. But I’m not sure if I qualify… I claimed the joint Barclays Premier/Barclaycard Avios bonus about two years ago. Not sure if this counts as a ‘CASS bonus’. Anyone got any ideas?
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Bank suspicious activity
Hello, My elderly mum had a phone call yesterday telling her there was suspicious activity on her account. She couldn't remember which bank, if any, was mentioned but thought Amazon was mentioned and two specific values. She's obviously worried but I checked all bank accounts and changed her amazon password and all looks…
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Paypal asking for ID
I barely use Paypal (except for 99p a month payment for Apple storage). Had an email from Paypal saying I needed to log in and verify some account details and they've already temporarily limited some features. I logged in (NOT VIA THE EMAIL) and saw they were asking for photo ID and 2 other identity proofs. This annoyed me…
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Do transfers count as paying money in for Clubs Lloyd account?
My mum has a Club Lloyds account but I've just found out she only pays about £1000 a month in to it so pays the £3.00 fee She also has a Nationwide account, would a £2000 a month transfer from Nationwide to Club Lloyds be good enough to save paying the fee. Note: She has direct debits going out of both
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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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TSB £180 Switch and Stay offer (30/09/2025 to 10/11/2025)
New Switch and Stay offer from TSB. T&Cs. This offer comprises two parts. Part 1: The switch part Before 9th December 2025 10th November 2025: <<<<<< NEW END DATE!!! - Submit and complete a full switch request to either a new Spend & Save or Spend & Save Plus account or to any existing TSB current account (except the under…
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Best account for travel + everyday use ?
I have been trying out a few different accounts lately for both travel and everyday spending, and it got me wondering why more banks don’t offer simple things like holding multiple currencies in one place (under one login) while still earning interest on your main current-account balance. I previously used Revolut, but…
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TSB and Rewards paid in January 2026
Hi, I understand that in January I will be given a choice of £120 towards hotel stay, OR access to activity tickets for 12 months. Hotel stay sound good but I see you have to book through travelcredits.com When I try to look up this company there is a lot of mentions of scams and follow-up harassment to your phone number.…
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Rejected for an edge account
Following Martins last tv show, we decided to apply for a santander edge account. We were rejected? I have no idea why. Our credit score...which I checked after...(form the first time in 10 years) came in at 650. We own our own home, have quite a bit in savings, £50k pa in income. Virtually zero outgoings....have never…
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Any bank account that allows a scheduled cancellation of a direct debit?
I thought I would ask people here I anyone knows of any bank account that allows and end date to be set for direct debits, or to schedule a cancellation date? I would find such a feature useful to automatically cancel direct debits for subscriptions and the like. Any pointers would be gratefully received.
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Spending in mexico
So going to mexico for sons wedding (10 days) everything is pretty much all inclusive but there maybe a scenario where cash is needed. What would be my best option:- take some local peso or dollars, use a uk bank card i have chase kroo halifax santander, or obtain a prepaid card wise. any advice appreciated.
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Lloyds Bank Online Banking Merger - Halifax & Bank of Scotland - Issues for Vulnerable Customers
Hi, I wondered if anyone else has had issues with the above? I have now been locked out of all my online banking with Lloyds for 22 days, with no resolution, despite many many calls!! It has been explained to me that due to having a marker on my account for domestic violence that there are still ongoing issues for…
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Problem with calculating annual income to open bank account
Hello everyone, I’m waiting to open an interest paying bank account. I live of a lump sum, savings and a monthly allowance from my private pension and savings in other savings accounts. I have no debts and live within my budget. The problem I have is that every bank asks for your gross annual Income and I don’t know how to…
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Trapped in a crazy Lloyds international banking loophole nightmare!
Hoping for some help here. I work for an American company, and my expenses are reimbursed to me monthly from our head office in the USA (in GBP). In November I received my GBP1164.00 expense payment twice (an error by the paying Bank of America, not my employer who has not been double-debited the amount). Lloyds wrote to…
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Santander quick balance widget
Not sure if it's been mentioned earlier, but the Santander quick balance widget is available again. Not sure when it went live again, but missed it when the new app was launched.
