Returning an unwanted gift of cash

Sea_Shell

It hasn't happened.. yet!! I was just curious as to how to return money if.

Basically an ongoing discussion over the 'principal' of some money (not the amount) which, knowing what they're like, could result in a "well have the bl**dy money then" and in a fit of pique they make a transfer.

JuicyJesus

Call your bank and ask them to return the money. They will have the details to send it back to.

xylophone

Basically an ongoing discussion over the 'principal' of some money

Do you mean that you have made them a loan and you don't want it repaid?

lisyloo

I think that’s meant to be principle not principal.

Sea_Shell

Yes, principle, predictive text fail!!!!

Mistral001

It looks like this is a case of the OP discussing their financial difficulties with their family without considering the possible consequences of doing that. One of those consequences is an offer to lend or give money.


Through experience, I would avoid if possible getting family members involved in your financial situation.

Sea_Shell

It is a complicated family finance situation, but I can assure you it's not my financial stability that's in question, it's the rest of them!!!

robatwork

As this is hypothetical anyway, why not take a preemptive strike and transfer the identical amount this person was going to give you to this person?

Then they can gift it to you, everyone's back where they were and feelings are sated.

iammumtoone

Sea_Shell wrote: »

It hasn't happened.. yet!! I was just curious as to how to return money if.

Basically an ongoing discussion over the 'principal' of some money (not the amount) which, knowing what they're like, could result in a "well have the bl**dy money then" and in a fit of pique they make a transfer.

Do they know your bank account details?


If yes, a bit drastic but depends how much you want to avoid this situation, you could change your bank/and or account details.

davethorp

If you don’t want it, I’ll happily take it off your hands