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atm error !!

seasons greetings all,

what's a reasonable time for a bank to take on refunding money taken from account even though the atm didn't dispense the money ??

it happened on the 16th dec, and i reported it to them on the 18th as advised in the branch.

it was a santander account but the atm was halifax !!

thanks
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  • lucylucky
    lucylucky Posts: 4,908 Forumite
    seasons greetings all,

    what's a reasonable time for a bank to take on refunding money taken from account even though the atm didn't dispense the money ??

    it happened on the 16th dec, and i reported it to them on the 18th as advised in the branch.

    it was a santander account but the atm was halifax !!

    thanks


    Silly question but why did you not report on the day it happened?
  • INT1
    INT1 Posts: 1,257 Forumite
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    What did the bank say they will do next?

    Has or is the transaction appearing on your statement as it may of dropped off by now. Given current time of year you may get a delayed response.
  • lucylucky wrote: »
    Silly question but why did you not report on the day it happened?

    went in my local santander branch on the day were i was advised that i needed to leave it 48hrs in which time my account should correct itself.

    i left it 48hrs as advised then reported it!
  • opinions4u
    opinions4u Posts: 19,411 Forumite
    I'd expect a resolution within 2 weeks.

    May be add a few days on for Christmas.

    How much did you ask for?

    How much did the ATM give you?

    What notes did it give you?

    Have you checked that your account hasn't automatically corrected itself?
  • INT1 wrote: »
    What did the bank say they will do next?

    Has or is the transaction appearing on your statement as it may of dropped off by now. Given current time of year you may get a delayed response.

    reported it over the phone on 18th dec, just said it should go back in soon, transaction still on my account yes!!

    just looking for a general timeframe, say 10 working day, would that be reasonable??
  • opinions4u wrote: »
    I'd expect a resolution within 2 weeks. sounds reasonable, thanks

    May be add a few days on for Christmas. yeah definatly

    How much did you ask for? £50

    How much did the ATM give you? £0

    What notes did it give you? nothing

    Have you checked that your account hasn't automatically corrected itself?
    its not corrected yet no
  • The new Banking code says you should be refunded almost immediately until the investigation is complete but we are talking about Santander here!
  • lucylucky
    lucylucky Posts: 4,908 Forumite
    went in my local santander branch on the day were i was advised that i needed to leave it 48hrs in which time my account should correct itself.

    i left it 48hrs as advised then reported it!

    Odd response from the bank I would say, but I would be standing on their doorstep tomorrow morning asking where my money is.
  • The new Banking code says you should be refunded almost immediately until the investigation is complete but we are talking about Santander here!

    haha yeah !!
  • Nothanks
    Nothanks Posts: 200 Forumite
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    Because your bank has to raise a claim, usually electronically, with the atm owner these cases can take 3-6 weeks in my experience, seldom less than 3 and i've never seen one in 10 days sadly. Often it depends on if the person you reported to raised the claim properly.
    Union official.
    CiPD qualified.

    Anything I post is solely MY OPINION. It never constitutes legal, financial or collective bargaining advice. I may tell you based on information given how I might approach an employment dispute case, but you should always seek advice from your own Union representative. If you don't have one, get one!
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