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Does this count as 2 DD's? for Nationwide switch
Looking to do a joint account Switch from Co op to Nationwide for the £175. Looks like a good account as we will get cash back on our spending. But does this count as 2 active Direct debits? Obviously papal is active, so that counts. The TV license comes out on the 1st Dec, but hasn't yet. The parent pay one I was going to…
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Transferring funds from one bank to another
One issue which always confuses me when transferring funds between my personal accounts in banks is the different terminology used. My Santander bank account, which I'm sending funds from, uses an entry called 'Payee name', presumably it is expecting my name here. However, the Vanquis Bank account which is the account I'm…
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Exchange rate sterling to euro
I have noticed some increase in the rate of sterling to euro in the last week or so. Looking at last year there were a couple of occasions when the rate went as high as 1.20. Is that an unusual peak, has if often got to that level? I appreciate that rates can't be predicted.
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Can I close Regular Savings Account
I've got a Zopa regular savings account earning 7.1% and a Zopa current account. I don't actually use the current account but it was a requirement for getting the regular saver. I'm trying to simplify my life a bit and wondered if I can close the accounts down even though I only opened them 5 months ago? Or can you only…
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I got my £175 from the Coop what happens next?
What will happen to my coop current account if I cancel all direct debits and stop paying in £1000 a month after I get my last £25 on 5th February? Will I still be able to convert it to an Everyday Account for the travel insurance if I need it before I turn 80 at the end of the year?
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Will Club Lloyds know I have set up 3 new direct debits?
On my TSB account that I am going to use to get their £250 switch on a club lloyds account. Set up 3 £1 direct debits on credit cards today before I apply. They class active as paid within the last 13 months, but surely TSB doesn't tell them that?
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New Lloyds Account - Don't make this mistake
Today I opened a new Club Lloyds account as a brand new LLoyds customer (never banked with them before). I was obviously attracted by their new account switch offer. After getting the account opened and getting myself registered for online banking, I decided I would do a small test payment to send money in from one of my…
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Lloyds banking app
I recently registered with Lloyds in order to get the switching incentive. Today I received my activation code by post which I have entered when prompted on the app. The next stage step on the app is to 'create memorable information' as an extra layer of security. It has 2 fields where I need to set my memorable word. You…
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First Direct 1st Account - App sign up camera issue
I was looking to sign up for the 1st Account for the cashback, and it seems the only way to register is via the app. Ok, fine. So I installed the app on my S20 FE, filled out the required details, scanned my passport and then it came time to capture my image. This is where I start having problems. I position my face in the…
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First Direct Perks
Seems like a new reward scheme incoming?
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HSBC Bank Fraud - Chip and Pin - Unknown Transactions
Hi, need some advise on the steps i need to take. Was at the gym for a class in central london, I stored my debit and credit cards (along with my driving license) in my backpack inside a pin-locked gym locker. The gym only runs classes - and there was only one class happening at the time. During the class my credit and…
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Cancellation Hero Successes
Hi, If you've read the Cancel Direct Debits article and managed to save some cash by examining your bank statements to clear out the dead wood of forgotten Direct Debits, Standing Orders and Recurring Payments, we want to know about it! Please reply saying for each thing What was it you cancelled? How much were you paying?…
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Payment/Compensation to Virgin Account Holders re sale to Nationwide
I am interested in Forum members views in the aspect of Virgin Money making a payment to its account holders following its sale to Nationwide. This is due to be formally completed in April. The reasons I raise this question are !. Virgin were paid 2.8 Billion for its sale 2. Nationwide gained 2.3 Billion when Virgin Money…
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Barclays Blue Rewards 2026
Is it just me or can we just get Blue Rewards for free because Barclays screwed up the implementation? From the terms and conditions: pay the £5 monthly fee. We’ll take this from your nominated current account on the second working day of the month. On your statement, this will show as the 'Blue Rewards Fee’. The first…
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Big Thank You to Virgin
I asked Virgin to close an account recently. Among other credits I received was one entitled 'Cb' which took me a long time to solve who it was from......answer Virgin Bank. Not really good enough is it ?
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Switching bank accounts
Hi, can anyone just explain a few things for me, please? My husband and I have been with the same bank for years, and I keep looking at switching bank accounts, but I am a bit dubious. How many times can you switch? Is it all done by the bank you are switching to? Is it easy to do? Are the money incentives that some offer…
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Strange PBZ Credit SOLVED
This morning I had a Bank Transfer into my main account without any key identifier. The amount was £25.00 and had a string of numbers ending NS PBZ. I now know this is a Premium Bond prize. It's a complete mystery why they would hide their identity. It looks like a scam test of the account. Many hours wasted on the phone…
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Do Banks Pay Interest On Executor Accounts
I don't know if I should be posting my question here or on another MSE forum board, I will try here first. I am Executor for a relative's estate. Because of various issue I cannot distribute funds to the beneficiaries of my relatives Will for a few months so they are sat in an Executor account I have opened with a high…
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Chase £10 Amazon for 5 Debit Card Transactions
Email for eligible customers for a £10 Amazon Gift Card for making 5 debit card purchases by 11th December 2025. https://www.chase.co.uk/gb/en/legal/chase-10-amazon-gift-card-offer/
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Merged: Nationwide Fairer Share Payment 2026 (Not yet confirmed that there will be one!)
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