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How much to ask in compensation? Cheque to wrong address

So it's a pretty unique situation. Me & my dad were both due cheques. I then raised complaints about the interest paid on both of them and they agreed to send cheques with the extra.
Both of us have the same name, combined with me raising both complaints at the same time means he received my cheque instead; it's now been cancelled & they'll send out a new one. They offered £50 as an apology for the mistake & delay. How much more do you think I should ask for?

Has no real impact on me other than a bit of confusion/getting my dad to check but then again they have deep pockets. Maybe ask £250?
Mortgage (Nov 15): £79,950 | Mortgage (May 19): £71,754 | Mortgage (Sep 22): £0
Cashback sites: £900 | £30k in 2016: £30,300 (101%)
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  • in_my_wellies
    in_my_wellies Posts: 1,662 Forumite
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    edited 28 February 2020 at 12:43AM
    Life's is too short, move on
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  • JuicyJesus
    JuicyJesus Posts: 3,830 Forumite
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    £50 seems more than reasonable in the circumstances. Asking for £250 is frankly taking the p*ss.
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  • JGB1955
    JGB1955 Posts: 3,729 Forumite
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    I think £50 is more than fair - after all, you've said yourself that it had no real impact on you. Compensation is money awarded for loss, suffering or injury. You haven't experienced any of those.
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  • colsten
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    £50 seems ample as an apology for what sounds a mistake anyone could make.

    I presume you have a POA for your dad if you are asking for payments on his behalf?
  • bertiewhite
    bertiewhite Posts: 1,904 Forumite
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    Work out how much money you've lost as a result of this terrible episode and ask for them for that.
  • born_again
    born_again Posts: 18,332 Forumite
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    Both of us have the same name, combined with me raising both complaints at the same time means he received my cheque instead

    So how do you know it was the wrong cheque then?
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  • born_again wrote: »
    So how do you know it was the wrong cheque then?

    I'm guessing the amount?
  • Dird
    Dird Posts: 2,703 Forumite
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    davidwatts wrote: »
    I'm guessing the amount?
    Yeah. Also different policy number on the letter
    Mortgage (Nov 15): £79,950 | Mortgage (May 19): £71,754 | Mortgage (Sep 22): £0
    Cashback sites: £900 | £30k in 2016: £30,300 (101%)
  • JuicyJesus
    JuicyJesus Posts: 3,830 Forumite
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    Dird wrote: »
    Yeah. Also different policy number on the letter

    Oh well that changes everything, you deserve £10,000 and personally I think you should take Prince Harry's place in the line of succession, fair's fair.
    urs sinserly,
    ~~joosy jeezus~~
  • Katiehound
    Katiehound Posts: 8,065 Forumite
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    Honestly, £50 is more than generous. I'd be saying 'Thank you very much!'
    Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
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