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Someone wants to pay by bank transfer - is it safe?
daniellaoxox
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Which card details are needed for someone to transfer money to my bank account and is it safe? It's £40 for an item sold on eBay. Thanks x
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Very safe, the money is yours with no fear of chargebacks, so accept it with pleasure.The bigger the bargain, the better I feel.
I should mention that there's only one of me, don't confuse me with others of the same name.0 -
account no & sort code
safe for you,terrible for the buyer0 -
daniellaoxox wrote: »Which card details are needed for someone to transfer money to my bank account and is it safe? It's £40 for an item sold on eBay. Thanks x
if your buyer is in the Uk then all they need is your sort code and account number. Bank transfers are wonderful, no paypal fees and no charge backs.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0
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