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Have to open Paypal account to pay with credit card
I have been trying to renew my annual sub to an organisation which I have been a member of for a few years. In the past I have logged into my members account on the organisation website and used my credit card. But now the only option on the site is to go via a pay with Pay pal button, but they say I don't need an account,…
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Barclaycard Platinum offer via MSE site
According to the MSE newsletter and soft search, I have a 100% chance of getting a Barclaycard Platinum CC with a 22month at 0%. However, the link didn't work. Has anyone else applied today? Edit, I found a way of applying though a different link, direct to Barclaycard, and it seems to have gone OK!
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Halifax Clarity: Why take 2 months to take interest payment on a foreign withdrawal?
Hello, I have a Halifax Clarity Card, which I use for foreign travel. Unusually, I had to use it in an ATM overseas. On my next statement I had an interest charged to this transaction. I was expecting this. I paid my next monthly bill in full. Why then did I get a further interest amount on the following bill? There were…
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Credit Card Balance Transfer - two cards
I currently have two credit cards both with approx 2.5k on - virgin and halifax. Their 0% period is due to expire soon. Both cards are offering me 0% balance transfer. Is it possible to transfer my Virgin to the Halifax to gain the 0% balance transfer period and visa versa.
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Section 75 Claim
Dear Esteemed Members, Need an advise please. Issue: I purchased a car a few months back using part Credit Card and Bank Transfer payment. Due to multiple issues with the car and the dealer refusing to fix them, I had to raise a Dispute with the bank. Chargeback and Section 75: The bank initially raised a chargeback claim…
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Using 0% Credit Card To Clear A Loan?
I have 2 loans with one company1 = 8.5% APR2 = 13.3% APR I have an offer on my credit card of 0% but with a 5% fee over 15 months. Would I be saving money if I used this to clear my loans?
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Being asked to agree to waive rights to a charge back - is this legal/enforecable
Is it legal and enforceable if you are asked to sign an agreement that you will not request a chargeback on a booking for services? I have just paid on my credit card for holiday accomodation next year. The company I booked with use a third party: "When booking with us your stay will be protected by a Deposit Guarantee,…
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Ineligible because credit score too high?
Is it possible (or even probable) that those of us with high credit scores can be ineligible for 0% interest with no fee balance transfer cards (such as the new Barclaycard offer) because we are almost 100% certain to repay on time before the end of the 0% interest period? The logic would be that there is (effectively) 0%…
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Cash fees on credit cards
I spotted a "Cash Fee" on my credit card today when checking recent transactions...of course I never draw cash and I always pay my card IN FULL so I was perplexed I phoned my card provider (Halifax) They explained it was the fee element of paying a £100 fine (Speeding...35 in a 30) so be aware as you'll incur interest…
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Prepaid Visa/MasterCard "Gift Cards" from shops/supermarkets - does anyone still sell them?
These used to be for sale in most supermarkets and places like WHSmith, Boots and Argos alongside the normal gift cards, usually in £25 and £50 denominations (although Morrisons had £100 ones), but I haven't seen any for a while. Does anyone know of any shops still selling them? Just to pre-empt the obvious comments - I am…
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Credit card application approved, advised card is on the way in error. - Complaint advice
Hi all, Looking for some advice if possible. I applied for a balance transfer credit card with a 0% balance transfer offer with Santander in August, it was pre approved, ran a full application and was advised contact would be made within 5 days regarding the application. No can’t was made until 2 months later where I was…
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Credit cards and direct debits
I've just recently acquired a zero percent purchase credit card(HSBC) and am currently putting all my shopping on to it. I would also like to pay my bills using it but they are all set up as direct debit payments from my current account. Will I be able to change payments to a credit card? In other words can credit cards…
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How do i pay bill with amazon credit card?
I have a large bill i want to put on the card in order to get the cashback (ill pay it off immediately) but i cant see how to do this, online help is no use, any help here? (Im suspecting that the correct answer might be : you cant)
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Amex account been hacked for the second time in 2 months.
I'm actually curious as to how this even happens. A couple months ago someone hacked my Amex card & used my details to subscribe to ChatGPT. I have 2 additional card holders (2 family members) but it was MY card details that had been used, not theirs. I brought this up on another forum on this board and the best I got was…
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Can I get my money back
Hello, I've tried to find a thread similar to my query but can't see one anywhere on this board. If there is then please point me in the right direction. If not I would appreciate if anyone can answer my query. Even if it is in the negative. I made some bookings on Booking.com for next May. Shortly after booking (same day)…
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Direct debit not taken
Has anyone else not had their barclaycard direct debit not collected? Mine was due to be taken yesterday but not showing anywhere on my bank account or on my barclaycard login, but DD is showing as live for full balance. Definitely enough money in there, but I'll end up in credit if I pay it separately, but don't want a…
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How do I force Barclaycard to give a reason for not increasing credit
Barclaycard are refusing to increase my credit on my Rewards card. They will not give a reason even to the Ombudsman. I have a 100% credit rating and worry they may have some information on me that needs correcting. How can I force them to give a true reason?
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Notice of default sums - First Late payment
Hi All, I've just recieved an online document from Santander for my first ever late payment with a £12 charge. I'm usually all over my personal finance but due to a number of distraction including our first baby and full house renovation, its a case of I simply forgot. The letter was dated 28/11/24 and I've just cleared…
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New credit card and new to credit cards help please
I have just received my first cc and have made 1 small purchase with it (last Saturday). I intend to clear all repayments each month. I would like to make a further purchase in the next day or so. My question - a very newbee qu- is, will both purchases appear on the first statement?? Thank you
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Non-amex cashback or rewards card that works with Apple Pay
I have started using apple pay more. I have an Amex Platinum cashback card which works with Apple pay, but many places don't accept amex. I also have a granfathered in 0.5% cashback capital one card, but this can't be added to apple pay. I'm looking for suggestions for what would be a good card for everyday spending that I…
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