'Bank and Credit Card Charges go Global' blog discussion

Former_MSE_Lawrence

This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's "Bank and Credit Card Charges go Global" blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it.

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Kiwi_Chick_2

I am a New Zealander, but have been living in the UK for 11 years. All of my family are in New Zealand - what do you need to know and I'll see if I can send my sister on a mission ...

Mr_Alwyne_Morton

I have been unable to put a question although registered.
My question is:
I have recently failed to put money into a pay and display car park and have been served with a penalty notice. No excuses there. However the original charge shouuld have been 20p (twenty pence) for up to two hours and I was on the park for about 30 miinutes only. The penalty notice I received was for £60 but reduced to £30 if paid within 28 days. I have formally appealed but have been turned down and the authority will noty consider a second apeal unless I wait till the 28 days are up and my fee goes up to £60 and then I can appeal to an independent adjudicator. This is VERY weighted towards the authority, Stockport MBC.
I consider this way out of line bearing in mind the campaign against unfair bank charges. Is there anything that can be done about it?

Alwyne Morton - telephone 01625 879355