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HSBC Global Money Account - problems
I have had 2 emails from HSBC notifying me of problems with receiving currency payments into the above account, however we are currently in the EU and I have been unable to withdraw cash from my Global Account although First Direct worked fine. We also used this card several days ago to "pay at pump" for fuel and are yet…
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Bank of Scotland Current Account question
I've got 2 Bank of Scotland current accounts - one with 3 direct debits and one with 4 direct debits. Both are earning rubbish interest. I want to switch to another bank to get a better rate and just have the one current account. I'm just wondering whether I should say to BOS I want to amalgamate the 2 accounts into 1 and…
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Easiest new switch donor account?
Hi, Never switched b4, but would like to take advantage of the Nationwide switch offer. I have my main current account with Bank of Scotland, which I've held for many years and wish to keep. I also have a Chase current account (which I'd also like to keep), with only one DD on it. As heading, which is the easiest way or…
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Nutmeg
Anyone having trouble with the Nutmeg App? I'm getting a blank screen after FaceID has been accepted. The App was fine until yesterday. I have chatted on-line with their support people, alas no help. Done all the usual, restarted iPhone. Terminated App and restarted, deleted App and re-installed.
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Proceeds from house sale question
If you sell a house in England but are not buying one yourself, how long does it usually take nowadays between completion and the money landing in your bank?
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TSB is up for sale again
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/tsb-could-be-sold-off-by-spanish-owner-banco-sabadell/ar-AA1GRBgq
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Confusion and concern with switching bank accounts
My daughter is in the process of switching banks, from HSBC to Natwest. She has only just received her bank details and card for her new Natwest account, but she gets paid in 2 weeks time and her employer still has her old bank account details. Her employer (Easyjet) said they need more than 2 weeks notice to change her…
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Opening a bank account as a gift to someone
I'm wondering if there is a way to gift a bank account to another person or organisation? As a school/parent community we would like to have an account for our teachers so that we can donate money to their fund throughout the school year. Not for the school but specifically for the teachers. We'd like to explore this as an…
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NatWest Reward Silver
Is there a minimum term? I can't find anything in the T&Cs. I'm thinking upgrade for 3 months over the summer and you've got travel insurance and fee free debit card spend for £15 then back down to regular rewards. I know with Lloyds you can move up and down the levels of account quite quickly.
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Bank allowing multiple accounts for the same business?
Hi all,I've had a good look around but not been able to find this. Does anyone know of a bank which allows multiple current accounts for the same business? Like Chase does for personal accounts. Free and easy to open. For the same reason Chase is useful - switching bonuses, but this time for business accounts. Cheers 😃
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Receiving international euro payment
Hi all What's the best way to receive a large euro payment from France? I have a HSBC Global Money account (and HSBC Advance account), but not really clear if that can be used to receive international payments. Thanks for any help Cheers Luke
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voice password with Santander
Has anyone had any bother with voice id and Santander? My sister and I both have Santander current accounts and a couple of weeks ago she called to the house in a panic to say there were direct debits taken from account and had put her into unauthorised overdraft. As her account had been hacked before I told her to ring…
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Natwest - Bereavement money transfer
Hi all! My family has a bit of a sticky wicket at the moment and while I can see the obvious resolution, this is not something that has been proposed by the bank so it's left us a bit concerned. Sadly a few weeks ago my father in law passed away, it took a bit of time to obtain the Death Certificate due to the Bank Holiday…
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TSB - OTP process problem due to VoIP change
So I've seen this same problem on these forums from 2021, though their problem sorted it's self out mine does not. I too get a call from TSB that was supposed to give me my One Time Password over my New VoIP Landline, which was recently changed from the old copper lines. Though like the previous post from 2021 the call…
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Conditions for 1st Direct switching bonus
I've confused myself - you have to make 5 debit card transactions in the first 45 days that can't be cash withdrawals, but after that ,if I'm reading correctly , you don't have any specific requirements on the frequency of use ? We tend to use a credit card to settle supermarket, petrol bills etc then settle everything…
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Next steps: Unaffordable Lending complaint
I have filed unaffordable complaint with MBNA and just got a letter from asking for the following details: “- A testimony of your version of events from time of the lending to understand why you’re raising this complaint now. Has there been a change in circumstance i.e., employment, vulnerability etc. which has led to you…
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Bank card. Double barrel last name dropping one
My daughter has a double barrel last name officially/legally. She is changing this once she turns 16. She is just dropping one of the names. She has never been known with both names. Can her bank card say just 1 of her last names? Until the change? Thanks
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Santander 123 Current Account---Is It Being Closed?
I have a Santander 123 lite account and I had the email saying that in August it will convert to an everyday current account. My wife has what they call a 123 Current Account where she pays the monthly fee of £4 to get the benefits. She has not had any email---does anyone know if this account is also closing?.
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Barclays make more changes that restricts customers interests
Just had a letter from Barclays that says all my foreign currency bank accounts are going to change on 09/10/25, making them cashless for any withdrawls or deposits, they will only be operated online with increased charges so as to increase profits for the bank, but not for the benefit of the customer as usual. The whole…
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Basic account for vulnerable relative
Hello I have a vulnerable relative, struggling with debt issues. Is there a basic bank account that doesn't offer Direct Debits and Standing Orders? I'm wondering if we could set up a bank account to better control (and limit) spending so it is only conscious decision to pay with a card / withdraw cash.
