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Scottish Halifax Accounts Changing
Just a heads up, it looks like LBG are doing some housekeeping with regards to Scottish Halifax accounts. I received a letter today informing me that , because my Halifax Reward Current Account was originally opened in Scotland (about 30 years ago, and has been my main account ever since), it's changing to a BoS vantage…
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Issues with Pay By Bank Transfer
Always worked before on both Lloyds and HSBC apps but is now failing and keeps defaulting to opening the camera to scan a QR code - what QR code? I’m using my phone! Both these are premier accounts and apps updated to latest version. It has happened when trying to buy Premium Bonds and when paying off a credit card. I now…
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Can I do both the NatWest and RBS Premier £1000 switch and save offer?
Hello, I have started a switch to NatWest Premier for their £250 current account cashback then additional £750 if saving £100000 for 30 days. How likely is it that I could do the same RBS offer simultaneously and get both £1000 bonuses, if the NatWest £250 pays out quickly? I don't want to put £100000 into the RBS saver @…
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Anyone else still pay by cash?
I am just wondering what other people's experiences and thoughts are with still paying by cash? I seem to be one of the few that do still use cash and this often odd looks and people seem surprised at the shops. My financial situation is stable - no debts, emergency fund, pay into a pension and invest into index funds in a…
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Santander Amazon opening offer x2
This post was inserted after an error by the Forum Team in order to put the posts back in chronological order
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Revolut 5% linked savings
I followed link on today's money saving expert email to open revolut bank account and get 5% access savings, but only rate on free plan is 2.9%. What am I missing to get 5%?
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£50 in Amazon gift cards for opening an Amazon Barclaycard credit card (ends 16/07/2026)
Apply for an Amazon Barclaycard through your Amazon account and if accepted you get a £40 Amazon gift card. Activate your card in the app and get a £10 Amazon gift card. Ends 16th July 2026. You can check your eligibility before submitting your application, which involves a soft credit check. No other conditions, you can…
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Barclays buys GoHenry
https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-15894427/Barclays-buys-childrens-debit-card-firm-GoHenry-bid-attract-affluent-families.html https://home.barclays/news/press-releases/20260/060/barclays-to-acquire-gohenry--a-money-management-platform-for-6-1/
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Cheques over £500 cannot be accepted by TIDE Banking
Hi all. I have a TIDE Business bank account and was surprised to find out that there is no way of depositing a cheque of £1180 into my current account. I have been a bit disappointed with TIDE over the last few weeks. To start off with I have only had the account for ten months and have recently had an email to advise that…
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NatWest Mobile Cheque Clearance Time
I deposited a cheque using NatWest’s app for the first time yesterday (afternoon, but before 6pm which appears to be the cut off) and was just wondering when I can send the funds to Regular Savers without it triggering an overdraft? When I paid it in there was no trace of it in my balance as pending, but my balance is now…
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Zopa biscuit account with 4% on DD
I've already got a current account with zopa biscuit, am I eligible for this 4% cashback? I've not set up any DD for bills yet. Thanks
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Budget Planner Password
Does anyone know the password for the Budget Planner - the link is for Martin's Money Budget Planner is here. Firstly, one of the formulae is incorrect, namely Sum(L20:L35, L40:42) is incorrect, it should be Sum(L20:L38,L40:L42) but there is no way to edit this or insert additional rows as tat functionality is password…
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Lowest direct debit acceptable to Santander for switch?
hello all Please don’t flame me of this has been answered elsewhere, I searched and couldn’t find the answer. I’d like to switch to Santander Edge account, I have 4 direct debits, two don’t apply according to their conditions and one is dubious. I’m tempted to buy a very low cost Sky mobile sim contract for £1 a month,…
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First Direct Available Balance - includes or excludes overdraft?
As far back as I can remember, the available balance on the First Direct mobile app always included the overdraft amount, but just today I have come to notice that it no longer includes the overdraft amount (which is shown separately). Just wondering if it is the same for others too, and if so, whether they remember when…
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MSE News: Nationwide Fairer Share: Free £100 bonus confirmed for 2026
If you bank with Nationwide, you could get a free £100 paid into your account in June as part of the building society's 'Fairer Share' scheme. The bonus will be paid to millions of its current account customers who also have savings or a mortgage with it… Read the full story:…
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Santander Edge Cashback
hi all I’ve just opened an Edge account, and already covered the income and direct debit requirements. I your experience, how long does it take to show the cashback within the app? I see sections for ‘earnings in last 31days’ and ‘total earnings’ but they are showing 0 Any ideas? thanks in advance
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Lloyds Banking Group £2,026 PayDay Prize Draw (monthly from June 2026 onwards)
Lloyds Banking Group have launched a monthly prize draw. BoS, Lloyds, Halifax pages. T&Cs. To qualify, you must have your salary or pension or benefit paid into one of your Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland personal current accounts, and you must activate the offer in the mobile banking app or via online banking each…
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How to pay a small cheque in to Nationwide
I have a small cheque to pay in to my Nationwide flex account How is this done ? No local branch No ability to scan cheques on line - come on Nationwide - add an app Not worth paying £1 for postage - the cheque is only for £7.35 ! This is so frustrating !!
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Zopa CC Payments
I am trying to pay my Lloyds Credit Card from a Zopa Biscuit account and it wont work as it will not accept the 16 digit CC number as the reference ,anyone know a work around for this ?
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Cash machine didn't give out money, will take 20 working days to return- can I claim compensation?
Hi, I have tried to with draw £240 to pay a workman on 13/05/26. The cash machine didn't dispense any money than "out of order" sign came up- but off course the money was debited of my bank account. I have recorded all of this on my phone for prof. I have contacted my bank and was advised to wait 24 hrs, then get back to…
