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MSE News: Chase user? You need to jump through new hoops to continue earning cashback on spending
If you use a Chase debit or credit card, you'll be able to earn 2% cashback on your spending from July – but to qualify for it, you need to meet new criteria from Monday 1 June. Here's how to ensure you don't miss out… Read the full story: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2026/6/chase-cashback-criteria-change/ If you…
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Halifax Reward Account changing to £3 charge with “lifestyle rewards”
Had the following letter this morning: We’re making changes to Reward Current Accounts - they mean you need to tell us if you want to keep your Reward Current Account. If we don’t hear from you, your account will change to a Current Account that doesn’t charge a monthly fee or offer rewards. To help you decide which…
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Chase UK discussion
Thought we would have heard something by now
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Chase / Refused
I tried to open a chase account today and they have come back and said I can’t open one but I’ve never had one before, they said to check credit reports but I’m surprised by this as I thought they didn’t do a hard check, anyone else experienced this?.
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Downgrading Santander Edge current account
I was going to downgrade my Edge current account to Everday current account to avoid the £3 monthly fee ( not earning enough cashback to cover fee)Will i be keeping same card/pin/account number? In order to keep the Edge Saver i would need to open another Edge current account (without adding dd's)??
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Halifax login
Hi. Just wondering if anyone else has noticed when logging into Halifax it now states you don't need a password? Seems a bit strange to lower the security and also not inform me about the change. Anyone else has this?
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Sending Money to Australia - best way?
Hi I am gifting my son in Australia £20,000 I have various bank accounts and wondered if one was better/cheaper /more efficient than the other. Any suggestions would be great sx
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Face-to-face banking access to be reviewed
A new review aimed at protecting face-to-face banking access in the UK for those who need it has been welcomed by MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who says banks have a "social contract to support these things"… Read the full story here: Face-to-face banking access to be reviewed If you haven't already, join the…
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Budgeting advice
so I take hame roughly £1681.87 after tax etc After paid everything I have usually £227.73 left gone though my bank statements like a fine tooth comb I have been saving £100 towards service charge each month & £50 toward emergency funs But most of it has been eaten up doing repairs on my car since October 25 (Had my 2011…
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Keeping track of accounts for switch bonus
I'm looking to switch bank accounts to get a switch bonus. Most accounts have rules that mean you can't get a bonus if you've had or opened an account since a certain date. However, I really can't remember all the dates I've had or opened previous accounts! Does anyone have tips for finding out your dates of…
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Club bank account
we have a skittle team & bank with Lloyds & just found out with get charged a maintenance fee, charged for putting money via the post office , etc. can anyone suggest something better , we don’t use it a lot & only small money really
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Paypal dispute - advice needed
I regrettably ordered a guitar from China and paid using Paypal (linked to my Debit Card). 20 items were show in stock with a promised delivery time of 4 weeks. I placed the order and the stock level dropped to 19. After a few weeks the guitar was still shown as 'awaiting shipping' on my order status. After repeatedly…
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absolute scam: vouchersent £25 gift card (Santander)
Was meant to get my £25 gift card for switching to Santander by 10th march. Nothing. I email vouchersent on 15th march and 25th march. Nothing. April 14th they email back asking for information I'd already provided in my initial emails to them. April 22nd they come back saying: "we could only accept queries up until the…
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Opening a bank account with minimal ID
Hello there! I only have a driving licence as ID (no letter for my address so please dont ask!) I need a bank account that I can pay money into it then set a standing order to pay money out on time ever month Any ideas please? Or not possible? Thanks
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Are any banks known for having transactions pending where others don't?
What I mean is for example, whenever a payment has been sent to my Chase it's always ended up there. No matter the day or time. Instantly. HSBC on the other hand has at times had it lingering. Halifax was another. I'll hopefully be selling a car today & have agreed on a bank transfer for easiness. The sum will be £1400. I…
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Is banking with TSB a bad idea?
I have been banking with TSB for 12 years and i am very happy with the account and i like TSB. but i am wondering if i go to apply for a loan, credit card or mortgage with amother provider lets say barclaycard credit card or loan with santander will i be rejected on the basis i bank with TSB? for example they think they…
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HSBC £500 (was £250) switch offer for opening a Premier Account (23/03/2026 to TBC)
New HSBC switch offer starts today. While it's marketed at high earners, don't let that put you off. T&Cs. Edit: Offer has been increased from £250 to £500. They use the word "salary" but can't find anything yet to define whether this means that self employed people or freelancers (i.e. non-salaried people) are excluded,…
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Can CIFAS marker be placed months after account closure?
Can CIFAS marker be placed months after account closure? I want to know if anyone has had any experience of having a CIFAS marker placed on them months after their account has been closed. People say it's usually placed the day after the account is closed but my research has shown there is no regulated timeframe for when a…
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HSBC / William Hill Fraud
I really need a bit of help and advice. When it was the Grand National a few weeks ago I put a bet on via William Hill Online. The last time I used William Hill online was the previous Grand National . I deposited £5 using my HSBC Debit card which is stored by William Hill, and won a total of 70p !. Then on Sunday night…
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£25 Amazon gift card for opening a Santander current account (28/01/2026 to 27/02/2026)
This offer ended on 27th February 2026. LINK - taken from MSE for opening an Edge Current Account (Offer has ended). LINK - taken from MSE for opening an Everyday Current Account (Offer has ended). LINK - taken from TopCashback for opening an Edge Current Account. Here you can get your Amazon £25 gift card AND £20 cashback…
