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Wise bank transfers
Hi everyone, I have signed up with Wise to send some money to a relative in Australia. I can see the sort code and account number I have been assigned, however when it links to the Santander account where the money is, a different account number comes up. Sort code is the same though and my name is correct. I can't find…
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Quicken
I was an avid user of Quicken until I failed to transfer the application to my new Windows 11 system last month. Can anyone recommend an alternative application for managing / analysing home finance accounts please?
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TSB card freeze online only.
Hello. I've tried to freeze my Tsb card online but can't seem to see this function there. I've not got the app and don't want it because this card is just a spare account at present. With pennies in it. Is it possible to do it online only?
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Anyone had problems depositing a cheque using HSBC app?
I have been unable to deposit two different cheques using the HSBC app - both took the photos but then just gave an error message saying to try later. Various things tried over a few days including different backgrounds, lighting, restarting phone. After it happened with the first one, I gave up and deposited it into a…
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Halifax/Lloyds closing my account in 60 Days!! Extremely worried about CIFAS
hi all, I’m in a very distressing situation right now. I made the mistake of transferring my wages and savings to Halifax as I wanted to start fresh from my other bank account with HSBC as they aren’t the best in my opinion. I made the mistake of transferring money to my Monzo to pay off my Monzo flex and then decided I…
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Access To Father's Accounts with LPOA
I think my issue may be a rare one, but I can't believe I'll be alone. A couple of years ago we lost my Mum. She dealt with all the home finances, so I agreed to take over for my Dad and take that stress off him. We had a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, so it was all easy enough to set up. He has a savings and current…
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Revolut £20 sign up bonus
I recently opened a Revolut account via a link that offered £20 upon my first purchase using the debit card. I added some money to the account but without really thinking just used some of that money to top up my trading 212 account but then I realised this term from the T&C's of the offer: "This must be a genuine purchase…
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Chase £100 incentive
I've just got a message from Chase (who I already have current and savings accounts with, but the current account is not my main one). They're offering a £100 Amazon voucher if I make my Chase current account my main income account - i.e. pay my salary (min £1,500) in each month for two months. Either by using the…
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HSBC Premier up to £750
Everything's Premier when you get up to £750 Open a Premier account by 23 Feb 2026, and by 30 Apr 2026 switch your bank account and salary of £100k+ using the Current Account Switch Service for £250; and / or transfer £100k+ of savings / investments, and maintain your balance for 3 months for £500. Offer ends 23 Feb 2026.…
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TSB switch - pulling teeth less aggro
Previously tried to start switch process with TSB (Nov, I think), and gave up because it kept disliking the ID I was trying to upload.Thought I'd try again today. Aggro again with the ID with the link saying my camera wasn't working on the phone (it was). So, I went down town and started again. Accepted ID. In the process…
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Santander Edgeup costing us money
My wife and I have a joint account. We had emails today saying You've paid £30 in monthly account fees and earned £14.67 cashback and interest on your Santander Edge Up current account in the last 6 months. This means you’re paying a monthly fee but aren’t getting all of the benefits of the account. Don’t forget to be…
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Phasing out of Scottish banknotes in Scotland
There seems to be a new thing in Scotland now since end if last year where the cash machines only issue Bank of England notes now. I can’t see anything online about it. Have they now finished and we are moving to just one type of note?
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Chase bank accounts on shared phone
My wife and I share our main mobile phone and have a really old one for emergencies or if I'm out by myself. Is it possible for both of us to set up and manage Chase bank accounts on one phone? We already have my wife's set up and I'd like to open an account myself. The old phone is not compatible and I don't really want…
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Danske £200 Switch Offer (29/01/2026 to 22/03/2026) - NI only
A new Danske switch offer is now available. T&Cs. No end date announced yet. Ends 22nd March 2026. What you need to do: To open a new Danske Reward, Choice or Freedom current account you must be resident in NI.
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Secure use of voice recognition for access?
Given the advent of voice cloning how secure are bank aaccounts which use voice recognition for access? I have lots of different accounts and several banks try to get me to use voice recogition to gain access. I have always resisted this but given my opening statement and the various news stories today should they not…
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Mother deceased - I have no i.d. for banks
I am trying to retrieve funds from my recently deceased mother's bank accounts. My problem is I have no photo i.d. (passport/drivers licence). has anyone else had this issue, and how did they resolve it?
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Prepaid cards & PoA
I need to get my dad a prepaid debit card so he has some independence - I have had to activate PoA (with his agreement & bank's support) due to him falling victim multiple scams, irresponsible borrowing & inability to budget. I have downloaded Hyperjar but as he is an adult I can't request a card for him, he has to be…
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Santandar Switching deal - really once in a lifetime deal?
Last time I had a santander account was back in 2015, I beleive it was a credit card, but it may have come with a current account. I dont think I ever sought out switching deals because I was always a bit apprenhesive about direct debits actually being switched for real. Anyway. I am doing a switching deal with them now.…
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HSBC Balance forecast tool
Does anyone know if this can be turned off in the HSBC app, it is absolutely useless and just takes up space on the home page and the account page. We have been with then around 45 years but this is really tempting me to move banks
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I've maxed out sole switches, can I now repeat using joint accounts?
I seem to have run out of options doing sole bank account switches, but I have a joint account with my wife. Does anyone know if that joint account would be eligible for switch incentives? *My wife has never bank tarted, she 'can't be bothered', don't know if that would make a difference.
