General Discussion and Whimsical Banter

Bob2000

DasTechniker said:

Thanks Bob2000, the first thing that hit me when I came home is how restricted you are. You can get around on crutches, but can’t carry anything. Mrs Techniker is doing all the work. 👍

Well don't milk it too much or she will get angry!

LHW99

Bob2000 said:

DasTechniker said:

Thanks Bob2000, the first thing that hit me when I came home is how restricted you are. You can get around on crutches, but can’t carry anything. Mrs Techniker is doing all the work. 👍

Well don't milk it too much or she will get angry!

It'll be your turn when she needs something sorted

PRAISETHESUN

s71hj said:

General bank switching incentive question- are there any such offers where you can get the incentive 3 times, for yourself, spouse and on a joint account?

Depends on the terms of the specific offer, but generally no (the recent Nationwide offer being the notable exception). You typically only get one incentive per person/account, sole or joint. Best way to maximise incentives is usually to have each person do a sole switch.

UKX69

SeriousHoax said:

DasTechniker said:

Came out of hospital yesterday after having knee replacement surgery - 30 hour turn around, can’t fault it. Opted for epidural as recovery time is quicker. Part of the prep is having anti sickness drug and some tranquilliser. I think they overdosed the tranquilliser, fell asleep at the start and woke up as they were finishing! Couldn’t make it up. 😂

Good luck with recovery.

Thanks for the good wishes.

Bob2000 said:

DasTechniker said:

Thanks Bob2000, the first thing that hit me when I came home is how restricted you are. You can get around on crutches, but can’t carry anything. Mrs Techniker is doing all the work. 👍

Well don't milk it too much or she will get angry!

It'll be your turn when she needs something sorted

She’s loving every minute of it. Chance to boss me about! 😂

UKX69

Further to the fiscal memories, I used to collect Batman and Superman comics in the early 60’s (original American issues), I think they cost either 6d or 1/6d. Used to swop them with my close friends. When I had a big pile, I’d take them to the local market and sell them to the owner of the second hand book stall. As I was brought up in a single parent family, money was always tight so I’d take on a number of paper rounds before school. Up at the crack of dawn in all weather but, it had its compensation. £1 per week wage, tips at Christmas and a read of the naughty magazine the man had delivered every Tuesday at number 36! It was great days indeed. 😏

Bridlington1

BOE base rate held at 4.75%.

6 voted to hold at 4.75%, 3 voted to cut to 4.5%.

ircE

Anyone know what this is about? It's been on the moneyfacts website for a few days but can't seem to find any information about it online and I don't have a snoop account myself.

masonic

ircE said:

Anyone know what this is about? It's been on the moneyfacts website for a few days but can't seem to find any information about it online and I don't have a snoop account myself.

https://www.vanquis.co.uk/products/snoop

Not a very attractive name, I must say, and it does indeed snoop on your finances.

Bridlington1

ircE said:

Anyone know what this is about? It's been on the moneyfacts website for a few days but can't seem to find any information about it online and I don't have a snoop account myself.

I first heard it was being launched back in September. It's worth noting that Snoop currently do a refer-a-friend offer (£5 Amazon voucher) so unless you have someone to refer you I wouldn't sign up specifically to test out the EA account. 

From what I can see deposits/withdrawals can only be made on working days and shall be actioned the same working day if made before 11am on a working day.

I can't seem to find the Ts&Cs for this account on their website but as an existing Snoop customer I've been able to download the summary box as a pdf, which I've uploaded to a OneDrive:
https://1drv.ms/b/c/79172358a60d5964/EXbo4eh2Z4FOqWZhggWzOtEBV5ytDtGEfuOOzB6fCn-ivg?e=7op6VF

ircE

Thanks for the intel both. Strange that it requires snooping around to find out about it.