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Bank Charges Help Needed

Hi, Newbie here, so please take it easy on me!!
As with most people I rely on my overdraft, I wish i didnt, but I have to. Over the last few months I have been getting charged on my account for going over the OD, When I have checked, the reason I am going over is because of the banks charges, so every month I am now getting charged, as these charges come in over the last week of the month.

Is this allowed?
Yes I know people will say, have enough money to clear it, but sometimes it isnt that easy.

It seems that the bank are "double charging" me......:(

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  • DevCoder
    DevCoder Posts: 3,362 Forumite
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    Yes it's allowed, you can ask them to reverse the charges but you are relying on their goodwill.
  • Hi, Newbie here, so please take it easy on me!!
    As with most people I rely on my overdraft, I wish i didnt, but I have to. Over the last few months I have been getting charged on my account for going over the OD, When I have checked, the reason I am going over is because of the banks charges, so every month I am now getting charged, as these charges come in over the last week of the month.

    Is this allowed?
    Yes I know people will say, have enough money to clear it, but sometimes it isnt that easy.

    It seems that the bank are "double charging" me......:(

    NO the reason you are going over is because you are spending more than is going in
  • Wywth
    Wywth Posts: 5,079 Forumite
    Hi, Newbie here, so please take it easy on me!!
    As with most people I rely on my overdraft, I wish i didnt, but I have to. Over the last few months I have been getting charged on my account for going over the OD, When I have checked, the reason I am going over is because of the banks charges, so every month I am now getting charged, as these charges come in over the last week of the month.

    Is this allowed?
    Yes I know people will say, have enough money to clear it, but sometimes it isnt that easy.

    It seems that the bank are "double charging" me......:(

    Actually most people don't rely on their overdraft

    Pop over to the Debt Free Wannabe board, post your SoA there (details in a sticky thread on that board) and let's start getting your debts under control ... but only if you want to of course.
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