lloyds free text alerts - is there any catch

anna42hmr

just considering signing up for the lloyds free text alerts (not the ones you get charged for, but the free ones for text if card is used abroad and the weekly balence text with last weeks 6 transactions) i am just checking to see if there is any catch, doesnt appear to be but wondering if any one has signed up - curious to know if they also try and send emails to sell you services etc? or if any one knows if they intend to start charging down the line

FOXGLOVE_2

Hi

I used to work for Lloyds when they introduced the free text alerts. I've been getting a mini balance sent to my mobile since then and I can assure you, it's totally free.

Like most things, when you sign up you have the option to opt-in or opt-out of marketing information like emails or leaflets through the post.

I've never heard that they would charge for this service. They would have to let you know in advance if it was changing.

Tip: choose a day of the week that you'd like to check if somethings been paid. I like mine at the start of the week so I know what damage was done at the weekend!

anna42hmr

thanks, i will sign up then,just wanted to check

jonesMUFCforever

Careful though - they do offer free texts but they also having a Mobile phone banking package which charges £2.50 per month per account.

anna42hmr

jonesMUFCforever wrote: »

Careful though - they do offer free texts but they also having a Mobile phone banking package which charges £2.50 per month per account.

many thanks

i have made sure to not select that option