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Recent budgeting win
Just wanted to say how rewarding and relieving it's been since I started using a budgeting app a few months ago. Everything is organised, the money is ring-fenced, and we adhere to it, no overspending. It really makes me think about what I "need"and "want" in the moment. If I can't afford it now, I add it to my basket and…
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Interest on deposits in Euros
We live in the UK but have savings in a bank account in Ireland in Euros. Its almost impossible to get any rate of interest in Euros so we are looking into depositing the Euros in a UK bank but be covered by the bank guarantee scheme. Does anyone know of any reputable bank in the UK that can take Euro deposits?
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Close account
Can I close an account I have no access to?
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Victim of fraud
A number of us have been defrauded through our bank accounts by a financial advisor. He’s been sent to prison. Some have received their money back, other banks are refusing. Any advice?
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Problems with new Triodos Debit Card
A few weeks ago I received a new debit card for my Triodos bank account. I mainly use my debit card for withdrawing cash and paying off my credit card with Barclaycard. Unfortunately every time I try to make a payment to Barclaycard with the new debit card I authenticate it via the Triodos online banking and get approved…
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Nationwide App Changes allow them to monitor your device and apps
I was trying to do an online transaction and when it was time to confirm the transaction in my Nationwide app i was forced to uninstall and download a new version. The new version wouldn't open until I agreed to let them monitor the apps on my device to assess my financial crime risk. I don't want them to monitor my device…
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TSB - Salary not paid today
Hi all, anyone with TSB that is due to be paid today, is it in your bank account today. Me and my partner both work for same employer, I'm not with TSB and have been paid but she hasn't. Another colleague also with TSB hasn't been paid either.
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Switching Banks for the free cash
Just wondering about the bank switching to get the free cash incentives. if me and my wife have separate accounts, could we both switch to the same bank offering the free cash and get the reward each? I couldn’t see anything in the banks T&C saying for example it was limited to one oer household. Was thinking we could both…
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New Bank Account to start switching offers
I need to open a new bank account which I can then use for switching offers once setting up a couple of DDs. Which bank account is the easiest to open?
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Sweep balance to one account from another account monthly
Hello, First Direct no longer offer this service, does anybody know of a UK bank that does offer a monthly sweep function.
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New Santander App
I see they are putting out a new app. On the video it says one can freeze ones account. That sounds useful. But can one unfreeze the account from the app as well anyone know?
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Does Chase pay cashback if you pay via Paypal (ebay)
Hi I have won some auctions on ebay from (value of the entire basket just over £500, two items value over £100, the other three are under £100). I would like to pay via paypal just for that added bit of protection, but thought I'd check on here to confirm if 1) Chase gives you cashback the same way it would if I'd just…
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Is there a prepay VISA Card that I can give to another to use?
I need to be able to give a VISA card to a Carer with a prepaid amount for use anywhere VISA debit can be used. Background: my elderly mother has a live-in Carer and I live a couple of hours away from her; so no 'popping in' to deal with finances. The Carer needs to be able to pay for taxis and get minor shopping for my…
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Monzo - Poor customer service.
I complained to Monzo about text they were sending me and the level of customer service (Basically I was told by Customer Service to ignore all tesxts from them) I waited the 8 weeks and heard nothing, After talking to a complaints manager I was told I would get the outcome of the complaint by Tuesday ( 20 Aug) - I…
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New Santander login
Has anyone else wasted 45 min trying to use the new login? I still can't get a photo good enough for the app.
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Barclays Rewards
I currently use a Barclays Rewards account to pay household bill ddr's and to receive my private pension. As soon as my pension is received I transfer it to a Rainy Day Saver. Then as a direct debit goes through I transfer the funds back to cover it. This works well However, now I am going to be charged for the Rewards…
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Contactless use ATM
Is there any atms currently utilising contactless features for withdrawing cash or use via digital cards?
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I keep the perks from my grandma's bank account?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... My grandma doesn't have a bank account and keeps all her money in cash. Now I've started helping her with her finances, I've set up a bank account in my name and pay her bills from it - she gives me the cash - and I get cashback on the bills and interest on the balance. Each…
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Co-op £160 Everyday Extra Switch Offer 15/7/24-10/8/24
Good evening, I haven't seen this mentioned on another thread yet but Co-op are doing a £160 switching offer for switching into their Everyday Extra current account (£15/mth fee, non-fee accounts are excluded from this offer). The offer is available to new and existing Everyday Extra account customers who have not received…
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Lloyds Cash Account
Had a message today that Lloyds are changing my Cash account to their Basic account, doesn't really seem any different to be honest, some fees are no longer a thing with Basic though. What I don't get is why they've still let me have a cash/basic account in the 1st place, as I've already got their standard account AND Club…
