Is it legal for Barclays to force me to bank with them because i work for them?

PC_Gabriel_Kent

Well said, the issue of having to open a barclays account is merely a condition of employment as is wearing their uniform and name badge etc.

fialko

lvader wrote: »

Yes, you have the choice not to bank with them and Barclays have the choice not to employ you, I can't see where the problem lies.

All i asked was a simple question having banked with my own bank for over 20 yrs and i'm not really sure why there was any need or requirement for this kind of attitude for you or others!

So what you are saying is:

I work for ASDA then i can only shop in ASDA
I work for Renault i have to get rid of myToyota
I work in the Apple store i must have an Iphone and Mac
I work in GAP so have to wear their clothes
etc
etc
etc

The world is in the state it is because people who have nothing valid to say, spout rubbish and resort to un necessary critisism and verbal abuse

To everyone who gave constructive advice...THANK YOU VERY MUCH

PC_Gabriel_Kent

Goodbye then you !!!!!!!

Jojo1daffy

My friend used to work for Natwest some years ago and she had to bank with them. She got called into the office because her bank account had gone £5 overdrawn and was given a warning. I think the DPA would prevent this now. Surely

zppp

fialko wrote: »

The world is in the state it is because people who have nothing valid to say, spout rubbish and resort to un necessary critisism and verbal abuse

Pot kettle black.

Jojo1daffy wrote: »

My friend used to work for Natwest some years ago and she had to bank with them. She got called into the office because her bank account had gone £5 overdrawn and was given a warning. I think the DPA would prevent this now. Surely

It has nothing to do with the DPA 1998 I think you'll find, as you hold an account with your employer, therefore there cannot be a breach of the DPA.

Jojo1daffy

Scary. Glad I don't work for a bank!

opinions4u

fialko wrote: »

All i asked was a simple question having banked with my own bank for over 20 yrs and i'm not really sure why there was any need or requirement for this kind of attitude for you or others!

Blimey, you're touchy.

So what you are saying is:

I work for ASDA then i can only shop in ASDA
I work for Renault i have to get rid of myToyota
I work in the Apple store i must have an Iphone and Mac
I work in GAP so have to wear their clothes
etc
etc
etc

Not at all. The response is saying that your salary must be paid in to Barclays. You can then send it to any other bank you see fit.

The world is in the state it is because people who have nothing valid to say, spout rubbish and resort to un necessary critisism and verbal abuse

What a ridiculous thing to post. Silly person.

To everyone who gave constructive advice...THANK YOU VERY MUCH

Why not click the THANKS key for them then?

stclair

Jojo1daffy wrote: »

My friend used to work for Natwest some years ago and she had to bank with them. She got called into the office because her bank account had gone £5 overdrawn and was given a warning. I think the DPA would prevent this now. Surely

Its in the terms of employment however for the reason above is why the minute i get paid my wages get transfered into my HBSC account. I couldnt think of anything worse than my employer knowing where i spend my money

opinions4u

Jojo1daffy wrote: »

My friend used to work for Natwest some years ago and she had to bank with them. She got called into the office because her bank account had gone £5 overdrawn and was given a warning. I think the DPA would prevent this now.

It won't be covered by the DPA, as the terms and conditions of employment will act as an authority. Banks quite reasonably expect their staff to manage their finances appropriately, and will monitor accounts for inappropriate activity.

Identifying potential financial difficulties at a very early stage can allow a manager to help a staff member to manage their finances better before more significant problems arise.

More importantly, a staff member with financal difficulties is significantly more likely to commit a fraud against the bank or steal from a customer's account. Preventing these situations occurring is rather sensible.

Jojo1daffy

Very serious reply, and I note that you removed the smilie to give some gravitas to my quote.