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  • omen666
    omen666 Posts: 2,206 Forumite
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    HSBC made medo this as well some 5 years ago, cannot believe they can still get away with it
  • Badger_Lady
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    omen666 wrote: »
    HSBC made medo this as well some 5 years ago, cannot believe they can still get away with it

    They can't! Has anyone read my post? :(
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  • I work for a bank, and whilst they insist that you open a current account with them (done), and prefer that you have your salaray paid in, I don't.

    I just get paid into the same bank I've had since I was 11.

    There was talk of "everybody must have their salary paid into their xxx account...", but very few actually made the switch, except some younger staff who had no hassles of direct debits to change over, etc.

    The only drawback to me not using my staff current account is that I wouldn't necessarily qualify for the likes of staff loans, and staff credit card rates. I can still get them, but a formal credit search must be done, as they can't take a peek at my finances whenever they want to :)

    I don't object to banking with my employer, but I stuck with my original bank because I don't feel that I'm in this job for the long-haul. And if/when I do move, it's likely to be to another bank, who will get me to open yet another account :)
    £1 / 50p 2011 holiday flight + hotel expenses = £98.50600


    HSBC 8% 12mth regular savings = £80 out of a maximum remaining allowance of £2500


    "3 months' salary" reserve = £00 / £3600 :eek:
  • Zazen999
    Zazen999 Posts: 6,183 Forumite
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    They can't! Has anyone read my post? :(

    Nah, that would make the problem go away.
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