Stopp all 087 and 084 numbers for banks

dontgetcaught

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http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/vince-cable-extend-the-the-consumer-contracts-regulations-2013-to-banks-and-the-finance-industry?recruiter=88904449&utm_campaign=twitter_link_action_box&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=share_petition

It says it all pass it and and let us see if we can get the goverment to act in an election year

Mike

oldharryrocks

But the Financial Conduct Authority is already committed to considering whether it could introduce similar measures for those calling banks, insurance companies and investment brokers .

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-cuts-off-costly-calls

and have you checked any banks contact numbers lately ?

HSBC, and M&S Bank have announced they are making the move to 03 numbers.

Barclays, First Direct, RBS, NatWest, TSB, and others are already offering 03 contact numbers

Lloyds give an alternative 01/02 number.

Nationwide have gone with 0800 numbers.

macman

Put your money where you mouth is and change your bank to one that does not use premium rate numbers?
But in the era of online banking I can't really see the relevance of telephone bankng any more for most people.

talktalktobt

I don't think government legislation is needed here (we all go on about hating a nanny state, and then want these things!). If those who were unhappy with 0845 numbers shifted suppliers to companies who offer local/ geographic numbers I am sure the rest of the industry would change their position quickly.

jhe

try looking for alternative numbers here http://www.saynoto0870.com/

poppasmurf_bewdley

Even the arch proponent of 084 numbers - Sky - has now gone over to 03 numbers.

Pretty soon 084 and 087 numbers will be as common as telephones that actually have a dial.