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Using Bank of Scotland account from England via Halifax?

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  • System
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    Scottish Banks moved to English Bank Holidays years ago.
    Norscbu wrote: »
    Had not thought about that before, thanks
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  • PeacefulWaters
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    Heng_Leng wrote: »
    Scottish Banks moved to English Bank Holidays years ago.

    Fairly sure BOS branches close on 2nd Jan (or the day after NYD holiday).

    I assume other transactions (DDs etc) process as if it was a normal working day.
  • mwarby
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    I wonder how they'd deal with bounced direct debits, and the second chance you get (pay money in by a point in day, and direct debit goes through later no charge). Obviously you could use faster payments, but you couldn't deposit cash, and if you have problems online\phone your stuck
  • System
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    Only if it a English Bank Holiday too.
    I've been in a BOS branch on the 2nd Jan previously.
    PeacefulWaters wrote: »
    Fairly sure BOS branches close on 2nd Jan (or the day after NYD holiday).

    I assume other transactions (DDs etc) process as if it was a normal working day.
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