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A regularly updated list of accounts that allow direct debit and/or debit card deposits
As you may already know, Bridlington1 has asked me to take over the maintenance of this thread. The aim is to keep these tables as up to date and accurate as possible on an ongoing basis. So if there is an account listed that has incorrect information, or needs updating, or removing please leave a comment or drop me a DM.…
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Nationwide FlexPlus monthly fee
Hi, I'm considering opening a FlexPlus account but I have a question about the timing and monthly fee. Recall reading (somewhere on this forum) that the fee is taken at the end of the month for that month, irrespective of when you open it. However, if I were to open the account on the 27th February, does that essentially…
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Activating new HSBC physical secure key - no activation prompt when try to login?
My old HSBC physical secure key stopped working two weeks ago - battery stopped working and it wouldn't switch on. Requested a new one by phone - after informing them - and my old one should therefore have been deactivated? Received my new key yesterday. The unhelpful instructions just tell you go to hsbc.co.uk to activate…
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Halifax app showing Lloyds accounts and vice versa
Hi, Just logged into my accounts and now can see all accounts in either app so my Lloyds accounts show in the Halifax app and my Halifax accounts in Lloyds. I don't have accounts with BOS so can't check but I know that BOS and Halifax were able to be serviced in BOS branches. Is that something new or just an IT glitch?
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TSB £200 bank switch starting 13th Jan 2026
Hi, TSB has launched a new switch incentive campaign today rewarding those eligible with £200 Terms and Conditions https://www.tsb.co.uk/current-accounts/switching-bank-account.html "If you’ve received an incentive or benefit for switching to TSB Bank plc using the Current Account Switch Service since
1 October 2022,…
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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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Bank Switching - How Blatant?
I've recently jumped on the bandwagon of switching banks on the grounds that if they are quite happy to give me free money then who am I to say no. I'm just wondering how blatant about taking the switch bonus you can be - in other words, does anybody do a switch from BankA to BankB, fulfill BankB's conditions, take the…
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Unable to login to LHV Bank iPhone app
As per the title. Is anyone else having the problem or is it just me?
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Temporary account ?
I need to keep £100,000 in an account with instant access ready to pay for land purchase when the right plot comes up for sale , my other funds are in NS&I bonds and I am retired so no salary will be paid into this account and nothing spent from it , just one lump sum up till it is needed ( or two seperate accounts if that…
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UK banks plot Visa/Mastercard Alternative
Interesting article in the Guardian, UK bank bosses will hold their first meeting to establish a national alternative to Visa and Mastercard, amid growing fears over Donald Trump’s ability to turn off US-owned payment systems. The meeting, chaired by Barclays’ UK chief executive, Vim Maru, will take place this Thursday and…
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Savings/investment DDs and debit card deposits- An updated list
This Thread Has Been Replaced. Please See A regularly updated list of accounts that allow direct debit and/or debit card deposits Welcome to this thread. I have decided to create this thread to provide a regularly updated list of savings and investment accounts that can be paid into by direct debit and/or debit card for…
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Finance aggregators
What's a good free app to auto track savings, investments, current accounts, mortgages/loans & credit cards and display the whole picture in one app
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Current account switch to Nationwide Flex-account , from Chase, help please
HI there, I have wanted a Nationwide FLex accoutn for some time as I have heard that the Nationwide is fairly ethical and that they give out £100 bonuses each year (though I'm not sure if these are for savings accoutn or current accoutn I still would like one of their current accounts. I have seen the £175 incentive for…
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Barclays/HSBC Switching bonuses for higher earners.
Does anybody know whether the Barclays/HSBC switches count pensions in the earnings class, I am close to taking my private and state pension, and I love my job, so if I take these pensions and keep my job for another year the total will take me above the limit needed for the switches. So is it just wage or total coming in…
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Confused on why halifax closed down bank accounts
My brother has just returned top the UK after living abroad for around two years. In November his bank (Halifax) sent a letter stating they are closing down his current account and credit card with in X number of days. He was asked to clear his balance and pay any outstanding CC balance. The bank did not provide any reason…
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Special Bank Accounts - Probate
Hi, Can any one advise if there is a comparison for which Banks offer probate accounts & what the pro's & con's are? Costs? Charges? It seems very hard to get this info without having to call Banks and that seems a lot of time to waste to get information that should be publicly available. We are in the process of obtaining…
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Convert to a Joint Account
I want to convert my current account to a joint account with my wife. I emailed the bank and the process requires a lot of rigmarole. Does anyone know if it would be less hassle to just create a new joint account and then transfer all into it? Can you do one of those handy account switches within the same bank?
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Mettle business account fraudulent transactions
Today I received a series of notifications from my Mettle app, business account, for a series of transactions which I did not do. I clicked 'I do not authorise this transaction' and then I immediately cancelled the card, then I called the fraud number (which is the customer service number), reported the transaction and was…
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Paying in foreign cheques
are there any banks that will sell accept foreign cheques? Specifically USD?
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RBS/Natwest Switch Offer from 17th February 2026 to 28th May 2026
New switching offer from RBS/Natwest https://www.rbs.co.uk/current-accounts/switch-your-bank-account-to-rbs.html https://www.natwest.com/current-accounts/switch-your-banking-to-natwest.html Looks to be the same terms for both How to get £150 1. Open a current account and switch to us Apply for a Select or Reward account…
