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Which of my debit cards for spending in Australia?
I have quite a number of bank accounts with debit cards. I'm heading off to Australia in 2 weeks time and now fretting about which debit card to use. I have Virgin Money, Club LLoyds and Santander Edge that fit the 0% fees My concern is that I have large amounts of savings in these banks too - mostly fixed rate ISAs but…
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Nat West Bank Statements
Any one know what DEBIT (all upper case) is used for on a Nat West bank statement, its obviously for monies going out but it's not a Standing Order, Direct Debit, ATM or Card transaction. Is it something done in Branch perhaps? Its not in the list of statement codes.
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Savings interest, basic advice wanted
As above after some basic advice from people more savvy than myself. I have worked all my life and not always been in a position to save, however i have got myself 65k stashed in various interest earning accounts all high street banks. Last year is the 1st year i have earned too much interest and the tax man quick as a…
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How many bank / credit / reward cards do you normally use day-to-day?
Just curious how many cards people actually use regularly (not total accounts, just the ones you spend on or use for rewards regularly.
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Santander switch incentive
I have seen the new Santander £180 switch incentive on the MSE bank page, which says You can't have had a switch bonus from Santander since September 2021. However on the Santander website itself, it says you can't have ever had an incentive paid out. I'm digging through the T&C's to see if the 2021 date MSE has shared is…
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Halifax Reward Slow Updates
Anyone else’s reward extras not updating, mine last updated on the 5th dec, was working fine until now?.
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Paid weekly budgetting
Hi I am starting to draw up a budget, main problem I get weekly pay. So 8 months a year paid 4 times and 4 months a year paid 5 times. I was thinking of budgeting based on 4 weeks pay, and seeing the occasional 5th week pay as a bonus? Any thoughts?
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Merged: Apple and Google Pay setup fraud
This discussion has been merged.
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Dormancy in join account - I can't get my money
About 25 years ago, I opened up a bank account with my flat mate. She never used the account and soon after, went to USA and I lost touch with her. Last I heard she was married but have no idea what her married name is, where she is, or even if she is dead/alive (she was diagnosed with MS). I tried to get her name removed…
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Nationwide FlexPlus fee hiked to £18/month from December
https://www.nationwide.co.uk/current-accounts/flexplus/Information: From 1 December 2024, the FlexPlus monthly fee will go up from £13 a month to £18 a month. Bad news. Was ready for and anticipating a £2/month hike but this is going to warrant some research. Might be time for me to ditch.
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Chase's ridiculous ID policy
A warning to those thinking of using Chase: I've been banking with them since 2022. I locked myself out of the app - for some reason fingerprint ID didn't open and the passcode didn't work. I divorced in 2021, and haven't yet changed my passport back to my maiden name, as I don't want to waste the 4 years left on it. I…
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Two mobiles with Santander?
Currently use one mobile with their app. I want the second account holder to have the app on their mobile. 1.Do I need to do anything other than download it and go through the process of registering? 2. Cn or Do I need to register the number on the account? There does not seem to be a place to do that other than the Home…
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Coop switch offer
Sorry if duplicate thread £175 bank switching deal launched - here's what you need to know The Co-operative Bank is offering customers £175 for switching their current account. The deal is available to new and existing customers who switch to a Standard Current Account, Current Account Plus, Privilege, Privilege Premier or…
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Bank credit FCL TRUST CLIENT SETTLEMENT
I had a few payments under <£100 into my bank account under this title: "Bank credit FCL TRUST CLIENT SETTLEMENT" I have no clue what it is and where is coming from... !? Without giving much personal info I have no loan or mortgage, only shares and investments, and no dividend scheduled to go into this account... I called…
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Verve App for Starling and Monzo cashback
Has anyone used the Verve app and linked it to their Starling or Monzo account. It is worth doing/has it worked well for you? Thanks.
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Totally free business accounts
Hi there, I am currently with Santander for my business who have given me a free account and have had no charges since I opened over 20 years ago. I wondered if there are any banks that offer 100% business banking with them with/without a current account already with them? Thanks!
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Quick FYI if you use Microsoft Edge Browser Wallet
So this is a real, real weird one. A couple of days ago I entered an online competition using my for spam gmail account. A few hours later I received a confirmation of my entry addressed to my full name. EXCEPT, this was a name I changed 15 years ago. It had no connection to my gmail account, wasn't in autofill anywhere…
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TSB Switch Offer, What went wrong?
15th August Opened 16th August Switch Requested (from Coop) 16th September Switch Date (so I don't loose out on my last £25 from the Coop before it closes) Made 20 transactions in August Today received £5, where is the boost of £20 instead??? Have I done something wrong....
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Nationwide Flexplus
If i upgrade my Flex direct account to Flex plus, when is the first account fee payable?
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international payments - best bank account?
Hi, I make monthly international payments to a EU country, to help my mum with her bills. Up until this month I used my Barclays premier account, as they weren't charging me any fees, and the currency conversion rate was fine. However, this month they've started charging me a new "overseas delivery charge" of £6, which…
