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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 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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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
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Should l do this for switching offer?
I've currently have a Natwest current account and am thinking of trying to open a second one for the sole purpose of switching to Santander. The original NW account is attached to an isa with a few thousand in it. Hence why l wouldn't use it for the switch. If l do go ahead with it and switch the NW account straight away…
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Bank Switch - when can I start again.
Last year I completed all the bank switches available, so I was wondering how long I need to leave it before I can re-start switching with the same banks?
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Applying for a Current Account after paying off a DMP
Hi I paid off my DMP in Feb 2023. I just contacted Virgin Money as i need a cheque book to pay for something.They do not offer a cheque book with their basic account, M Plus Account. Has anyone had any success getting a new back account after paying off their DMP? I am trying to build up my credit rating by paying off a…
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Nationwide new acc blocked
Hi, I am looking for some adv for my mum. She applied and was accepted for Nationwide flex account and credit card. She then received a phone call from Nationwide. She couldn't speak with them because my mum has speech difficulties. She then received the following email: To continue your application, we need some more…
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Leaving the UK, can I keep my bank account?
Hi, I plan to move to Thailand and possibly become a tax resident there. I'm a self-employed British + Portuguese citizen, making around >= 100k per year. My client is based in the USA. Payments are made directly to my personal bank account. Once a year, I fill out and submit my Self-assessment. I don't have any debts,…
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Can't get a bank account
4-5 yrs ago my bank closed my account. They refused to explain to me why they did this. Now I cannot get a bank account in the high street or online. They all say we cannot give you an account at his time. Not one of them tells me why they cannot give me an account. I am 52yrs old & has to have my benefits paid into my…
