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Backup bank account suggestions
The current Barclays fiasco (I think that is the recognised headline writers' term :) ) has made me realise how vulnerable I am to such problems. I have my bank accounts and cards with Santander - and if they went down for hours or days, it could very easily cause me significant problems. Any recommendations for a backup…
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Nationwide asking to confirm identity 6 years later!?
Hi, Nationwide has been sending us letters of late asking to verify our id or our mortgage account will be restricted. This is after being a customer with them for over 6 years and two different mortgages. Both times we got the mortgages all the relevant paperwork and documents were sent to them. I raised a complaint with…
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Query re notification from Santander reactivating debit card in Google Pay
I have a currently (and for some time) frozen Debit Card from Santander, which has never been added to my Google wallet. I've just received a notification purportedly from Santander that they have '...reactivated Google Pay on your device for your card ending xxxx' I haven't made any request for this. Anyone else ever had…
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Retrieving details for closed bank account
Hi all, I've been asked for statements for a NatWest account I closed at the end of 2023. - I can't find the account no. in any of their emails, just sort code and last 4 digits. - I phoned their customer service, they said that since the account is closed, the only way they can retrieve info is via sort code and account…
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YBS accounts unavailable 1st February 2025
According to Google search YBS report they have no current issues. Meanwhile downdetector has 84+ reports that there are ‘issues’. I can log in on the app but accounts are unavailable. Don’t think they use Barclays for their slow withdrawals?
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FAO any NATWEST Employees, request assistance (within forum guidelines)
FAO NATWEST Employees primarily Hello Forumites,Apparently NATWEST Bank employs over 61000 employees, I am hoping one of them uses moneysavingexpert.com. In my opiniion because of how Britain has progressed, this is the main Forum used in Britain so I am hoping there is a good chance one with the knowledge I require will…
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Santander Switch Direct debits question
If you switch to santander for the switching bonus, does the donor account need to have 2 DD set up, or can you add them after the switch to the santander account itself?
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Savings Acc after switching
I have a current account and a FlexiSaver account with HSBC. If I switch my current account to First Direct, will HSBC keep my FlexiSaver account open until FD has been set-up and running and then I can open an ISA with FD?
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Lloyds Group allowing multi brand branch access
I feel like this is the beginning of the end of LBG’s multi brand strategy. Certainly I can’t imagine Halifax still being around in England & Wales in the medium term. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jan/09/lloyds-customers-use-halifax-bos-any-branch-job-cut-fears
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New Bank - Ok ? Zero
Hi all I recently learned about bank called Zero Zero sustainable money app, personal account and MasterCard debit card with our unique GreenScore to discover and reduce your impact. Has anyone heard of this too? Anyone registering for waiting list? It legit bank ?
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First Direct £175 switching offer 09/09/2024
https://www.firstdirect.com/banking/current-account-mgm/?fd_msc=PCS0000031&cid=FSDT:la:A1:CA::2011:005:CA2020&mtp=agg&anprgid=c63f8b89-4d87-4bb0-b7bd-8634f2ad4829&dclid=CMHTrebduIgDFTRY9ggdv0gnhQ Who’s running the offer?first direct a division of HSBC UK plc (‘we, us’) is the promoter of the offer.The Switch offerSwitch…
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First Direct Joint to First Direct Sole - salary now missing
As per title really. Closed my joint account earlier part of this month following divorce and opened up a sole account with First Direct. Was informed that everything would be transferred over and any credits or debits sent to my old joint account would be automatically transferred to my new sole account. Pay day today and…
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Bank and PayPal history: how much can be retrieved?
I'm helping someone find transactions from years ago, and it appears that their Santander personal banking statements are only available for 7 years. Anyone have experience of obtaining older transactions? Also: we've read that 7 years of personal PayPal history is downloadable. But we can only seem to see 3 years. Does…
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Switching
I think I'm finally being persuaded to switch to First Direct. The wife and I have a joint account and I have a single account with Santander. If I switch only the single account, will I still get the full rewards of the switch?
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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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SumUp Business account
Has anyone used the SumUp business account? I use SumUp for taking customer money that is transfered to my natwest acc but Natwest do not allow payment received notifications so I'm thinking about moving to SumUp. It ticks the boxes of what I need, but... it's not an actual bank, so I'm not sure whether to jump. Any…
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First Direct/topcashback offer
I just received a email from TCB about opening a First direct account.Does anyone know if i apply for a account through TCB will that qualify for the £45?I dont currently have and First direct accounts, but did have a current account a few years ago.I understand i wont qualify for the £175 switching offer
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Co-op £150 Switch & Stay Offer 27/9/24
Good evening, Co-op have launched a £150 Switch & Stay offer. This consists of: https://www.co-operativebank.co.uk/products/bank-accounts/switch-and-stay/ For future reference Ts&Cs have been archived to the wayback machine:…
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Free business banking with payment notifications
Hello there! I’m looking for a new business bank account because our current NatWest account does not send payment notifications or alerts when money is paid in - only when money goes out. If you have business banking and you have instant payment notifications could you please share your experience? It would be muchly…
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Santander may leave UK
According to the FT Santander may sell their British arm and leave, I’d be very surprised if it happens and wonder who would buy them. Not so long ago they were going to buy a chunk of RBS English branches. Times have changed it seems! https://www.ft.com/content/52f65106-6def-4855-b7a0-ae2b7f3200f6
