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Barclay proof of funds and closed my accounts
I opened a personal account with Barclays on the Tuesday, made two transfers to it from my husband's and I joint account. They then, on the Thursday put a block on my account and withheld all my funds. Now I am being told to send proof of funds to the Barclays email address BarclaysPOF@barclayscorp.com, and to wait 10…
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Smart to have money in seperate accounts?
Hey MSE, I have done quite a lot of bank switches over the past year and now have quite a few bank accounts that still have the minimum pay in within the account. Is this a good idea? Or a bad one? Maybe its good to have money in accounts I dont use in case of debanking / phone stolen? My only concern is these funds aren't…
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Co-Op wrong type of account opened
I applied for a Co-Op Everyday Extra account, with a view to getting the switch cash from their current offer. I have another account ready to switch in to this one. It wasn't approved instantly, but after a few days I got an email that they are opening my account. Now that I have access though, it looks like they gave me…
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Current Account switch data April - June 2024
This is an interesting read https://news.stv.tv/world/jump-in-current-account-customers-ditching-and-switching
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NatWest and RBS accounts
Hello. I have a NatWest Select account and also a NatWest Digital Regular Saver account. Would it be permitted to open a RBS current account and also open an RBS Digital Regular Saver to take advantage of both high interest DRS accounts?
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Revolut issued UK banking licence
https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/jul/25/revolut-receives-uk-banking-licence-after-three-year-wait
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Monzo vs Revolut
Just curios as to peoples opinions as to which one they use (if they do) or is the most popular ? Both just as big as each other?
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Another switching question
Due to a complicated story which I am happy to post here (I'll put it at the bottom so don't bother to read if you're not interested) I switched banks at very little notice, and with no preparation. There seemed to me no urgency to notify payers, as I know any payments into the old (TSB) account have to find their way into…
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Moving to first direct. When to stop the DD?
I can't find an answer anywhere. I have two 50p DD in place and in due course everything will be transferred, but when can I safely stop them?
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Nationwide FlexPlus for 1 month
Hi, we are currently in the final stages of planning our holiday to the USA with my mum who's 64 years old. She doesn't have a travel insurance yet and they are quite expenses now for her. I thought she may be able to sign up with Nationwide FlexPlus for a month and then downgrade, after we come back from the USA. That way…
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Switching to Lloyds via Chase - Last 5 digits of card details for Switch?
Hi all, Quick one on the switch to Lloyds from a spare chase current account - It is asking for the last 5 digits of the current debit card number & expiry date (Once the switch is complete any regular payments from this card will stop) - If I enter this into the switch info via the Lloyds app, will it terminate this card…
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Switch to new account to organise existing
I’m wondering can I have some advice- I’ve multiple bank accounts with Direct debits, standing orders coming out and wages and benefits going in. I’ve ADHD and find it very hard to know what I’ve got and what I don’t and the thought of trying to contact each company etc as well as benefits office overwhelms me. I currently…
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Santander £175 switch offer 14th May 2024
There is a new Santander switcher offer but you can’t have ever had a switching offer from them before. More details here https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/compare-best-bank-accounts/#santanderswitch
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Monzo 10% cashback at Sainsbury’s, Netflix and Just Eat
I saw an advert on Instagram for this from Monzo but I’m unable to find out the terms and conditions. Is it just for one transaction?
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3 user current bank account
I would like to open a bank account online with 3 users, for rental income to be received. I tried to do this online a while ago with TSB and it wouldn't let me have 3 people on the application. Can you recommend which bank I should try please?
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Santander web site gives false information about pending transaction
On the web site I created a large payment to "company X" with reference "person Y", scheduled for a few days from now. When I display pending transactions it tells me I'm making a payment to "person Y" with reference "company X". (The bank account number and sort code are correct/identical on both pages.) I have screen…
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Current accounts for UK citizens who live outside UK
Does any UK bank or building society offer a current account to UK citizens who are resident outside the UK? I realise the likes of HSBC, Lloyds, etc do, but only if you can guarantee to invest a minimum of at least £50k, which is impractical for me.
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The current Co-op switch offer July 24
If you are switching from a package account that already gives you worldwide travel insurance that the benefits match what you have at present
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How hard is it to open a new barclays bank account rant!
Opened a barclays bank account because i wanted to put use the 5% rainy day account Opening it fine online got a email saying they had to check my ID in branch to complete my application. Went into my local branch. Sorry sir you'll have to gointo the city centre to pass the security check we don't do it here. Said I'm not…
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Identity documents to open a bank account
I have an appointment in branch to open a Barclays Bank Account. Since I don’t have a passport or drivers license, they can accept a HMRC letter from the last 12 months, but I have only got a national insurance letter - on it, it says not to be used to prove your identity. Should this be fine to bring along regardless.
