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Getting "shorted" when someone owes you money!

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  • takman
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    I tend to keep a float of cash at home in case of emergencies like perhaps the debit card stopping working. Doesn't everyone keep some folding on-hand at home?

    Most people on here have many different current accounts to get the best interest rates and multiple credit cards to stooze money and get cashback. So it is extremely unlikely that they would all fail!.
  • Bung us eight quid then, you won't miss it ;)
    It's on its to the ...
  • shaun_from_Africa
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    edited 3 April 2025 at 12:58PM
    Pollycat wrote: »
    As for the £8 short, why didn't you mention it at the time and why haven't you asked for it since?
    It was mentioned at the time.

    [quote=[Deleted User];discussion/5675909]So out of the blue friend turns up with £350 cash in an envelope. Says sorry I'll have to owe you the £8.[/QUOTE]
  • Geoff1963
    Geoff1963 Posts: 1,088 Forumite
    edited 19 July 2017 at 10:55AM
    . . . plus 8 % statutory interest.
  • DoaM
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    Geoff1963 wrote: »
    . . . plus 8 % statutory interest.

    BoE base rate plus 8%. That 0.25% makes all the difference ;):D
  • I'm going to the Wobbleade emporium Thursday night. I'll put £8 on the bar.. want to join me?
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