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Bank charges test case today (please don't move)

hypno06
hypno06 Posts: 32,296 Forumite
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Please don't move this thread, I thought it should be on here because there are so many who are in the process of claiming their bank charges back.

The test case is being heard in the High Court today.

see this link http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6918140.stm and keep an eye on it because it will have implications for all.

Fingers crossed x
Successful women can still have their feet on the ground. They just wear better shoes. (Maud Van de Venne)
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone (Neale Donald Walsch)
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  • In_Search_Of_Me
    In_Search_Of_Me Posts: 10,634 Forumite
    yes fingers crossed indeed...lets see how the British justice system works eh!!
    Nerd no 109 Long haulers supporters DFW #1! Even in the darkest moments, love and hope are always possible.

  • COOKIEWILLOW
    COOKIEWILLOW Posts: 579 Forumite
    Everything crossed!!! only had my reply from first letter on tuesday....typical.:rolleyes:
    DFW NERD....560

    :hello: hello everyone

    Mai`ch a**e chwytha i fyny ai ach`n frwnt ata!!!:p
  • andysstuff_2
    andysstuff_2 Posts: 168 Forumite
    Don't think it's actually being heard today. Likely to take many months for this to be sorted out i'm afraid.
  • Seaxwyn
    Seaxwyn Posts: 4,896 Forumite
    Morning hypno. I logged onto my Alliance & Leicester account today to see a notice saying that they are suspending all correspondence with customers re charges until this case is over.
    Total debt: 1 January 2007 £[strike]49,387.79[/strike] 1 January 2012 £[STRIKE]19,312.85[/STRIKE] 1 August 2012 £11,517.62



  • hypno06
    hypno06 Posts: 32,296 Forumite
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    I got a letter in the post from Barclaycard refunding OH's charges no hassle today!

    There seems to be no standard at the moment!!
    Successful women can still have their feet on the ground. They just wear better shoes. (Maud Van de Venne)
    Life begins at the end of your comfort zone (Neale Donald Walsch)
  • Seaxwyn
    Seaxwyn Posts: 4,896 Forumite
    Wow - good news - did you get some money back from Barclaycard then? Does that make you any more optimistic about your own claim?
    Total debt: 1 January 2007 £[strike]49,387.79[/strike] 1 January 2012 £[STRIKE]19,312.85[/STRIKE] 1 August 2012 £11,517.62



  • hypno06
    hypno06 Posts: 32,296 Forumite
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    We got just £112 back, but with no hassle. I think because of the low amount they just paid up, whereas my main claim is now almost £5000 so a different kettle of fish.

    Will just wait and see - my court date is next month so trying not to work out which way it will go - I expect it to be adjourned pending the outcome of the test case, so I will be watching the news over the coming days/weeks/months with definite interest!
    Successful women can still have their feet on the ground. They just wear better shoes. (Maud Van de Venne)
    Life begins at the end of your comfort zone (Neale Donald Walsch)
  • floss2
    floss2 Posts: 8,030 Forumite
    From watching the BBC news this morning, I think that most people with court dates for their claims may find that their bank asks for a stay from the county court until this case is heard & judgement issued.

    Although the case is being heard today, I think it will probably be a few weeks before a decision is made.

    Fingers crossed for everyone still in the process.
  • Twopints
    Twopints Posts: 1,776 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Martin has posted here about this:

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=512661
    Not even wrong
  • immoral_angeluk
    immoral_angeluk Posts: 24,506 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Fingers crossed for everyone who's relying on this case!
    Total 'Failed Business' Debt £29,043
    Que sera, sera. <3
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