volcanic ash credit offer text messages

gaynor_crunch

Has anyone been contacted by their bank offering to extend their credit limit due to volcanic ash travel problems?

cifpower

Nope. Have you? If so, by whom?

poppy_f1

i have had txts from both rbs and halifax saying if i need cash to contact them

flutterbyuk25

yes I've had one from Halifax

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sscott5581

yes had one Halifax and Natwest

fozmcfc

Natwest did too me this morning.

Must be completely random, as I'm not abroad and wouldn't need to take up their kind (probably a catch somewhere) offer.

ElkyElky

I got one saying I could increase my credit card limit and when I tried, it was refused.

space_rider

I got 2 from the Halifax yesterday. I was in Cornwall but roads were fine and just about afforded the extortionate price of petrol!

immoral_angeluk

Nice of the banks to profit from customers' misfortune....again.

opinions4u

immoral_angeluk wrote: »

Nice of the banks to profit from customers' misfortune....again.

Business is a two way street.

If a customer wants a service and is prepared to pay the going rate for it, then what's the problem?

I have a yearning need for an annual break in the sun, but those pesky holiday firms do insist on profiteering out of me. They even have the cheek to send me a "Winter Sun" brochure when I never go away at that time of year. Awful profiteering attempt!

On this one I applaud the banks for taking the initiative and at least trying to offer selected customers a line of credit at a time of potential need. I would think it has been genuinely appreciated by several people who were in difficult circumstances - especially when certain airlines and travel insurers don't seem to be playing fair.

If the customer doesn't want it, just delete the text message!

immoral_angeluk

opinions4u wrote: »

Business is a two way street.

If a customer wants a service and is prepared to pay the going rate for it, then what's the problem?

I have a yearning need for an annual break in the sun, but those pesky holiday firms do insist on profiteering out of me. They even have the cheek to send me a "Winter Sun" brochure when I never go away at that time of year. Awful profiteering attempt!

On this one I applaud the banks for taking the initiative and at least trying to offer selected customers a line of credit at a time of potential need. I would think it has been genuinely appreciated by several people who were in difficult circumstances - especially when certain airlines and travel insurers don't seem to be playing fair.

If the customer doesn't want it, just delete the text message!

Completely agree.. maybe I'm just a cynic and always question the banks' motives. lol