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Bank transfer to Thailand
Hello, I’m going to be transferring £10,000+ in one transfer to Thailand. Just wondering if anyone can recommend a particular bank etc.. for the transfer ? Thank you
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Lloyds bank no longer offering face to face appointment?
I have banked with Lloyds since I was 16 … ( I am now retired ) I have always been happy with service and have gone with the times and now use internet and telephone banking for day to day transactions and occasionally opening / closing accounts however , I was always reassured to know that if I had a complex need , I…
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Monthly dollar payments from the UK
Hello. I’m looking to pay a new organisation monthly, however, they are in the USA and obviously use dollars. Currently the bank I use regularly is the Bank of Scotland, but they would add additional charges for the exchange. Would I be better creating another account (maybe with Chase Banking or alike) or just accept the…
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Getting more organised financially - how am I doing? Any suggestions?
TL:DR Getting my financials organised. Spreadsheet budget until I get laptop app that is better (do not like YNAB). Already kind of sorted statement of income and regular outgoings, looking at controling non-regular outgoings better. Any advice or suggestions on mangaing this completely? I am not really happy with my bank…
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Roll number or reference number Nationwide BS
Does anybody know whether Nationwide has a roll number or reference for their current account? Thanks
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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?
