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Transfer from HSBC foreign currency account to HSBC Global Money account
Hi, I have a US dollars HSBC currency account, I wanted to transfer some dollars from that account into my HSBC Global currency account, for some strange reason I don't get the option to transfer between these two accounts, I tried both on the app and online and nothing, I thought you could easily transfer between these…
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Bristol & West Liquidation Payments
I submitted Bank Details using their on-line 'registration process' but because of how HSBC name an executors account, the submission failed their a/c name matching process. A response was along time coming from Bristol & West, who asked for a copy of a bank statement. This was duly supplied, but, they chose not to process…
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Cash ISA Question
Very new to ISA`s only ever had "normal" savings but last year I opened a Cash ISA and deposited 17k into it, the interest rate is about to drop so my question is Can I transfer the 17k into another cash isa before 2025/2026 tax year? Can I put a further 20k into the same cash isa for 2026/2027 tax year?
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Gladstones/Minster Baywatch: Judgment was obtained electronically via Money Claims Online
Hi, First of all, thanks for all the great advice dished out here!!! I received a PCN from Gladstones on behalf of Minster Baywatch in 2024. Did all the usual appeals on POPLA etc. The correspondence stopped for a bit, then I received this email on 26 Jan, which follows an email to them informing them of my address change.…
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Selling shares for winding up estate
Hopefully the right forum for this question… My brother (joint executor) has about £40k worth of shares in his name which need to sold and split between the beneficiaries. (we couldn't put them in a joint account due to my employer denying my rights to executing a will with respect to shares) Three get just under £3k each.…
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BA cancelled flights, Qatar haven't
I'm supposed to be going to Australia on Friday. Outward I'm going with lufthansa - singapore -Bali where I'm staying for a few days so these flights are fine. But im returning from Perth to Edinburgh via Doha on 11th April. I booked this through BA and it's BA flight numbers I have though the flight is operated by Qatar.…
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Homebase missing part
I recently purchased a patio set from Homebase online. When I’ve come to build it, there is a missing chair piece. I’ve been trying for over a week to contact them, but their online form constantly shows as ‘unavailable’. I did manage to find a phone number online (not in their website) but the number is constantly…
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Help DMP not DRO or IVA-should this be in benefits?
63 year old lady Please don’t judge me being on benefits since my health massively deteriorated over past 5 yrs plus and work issues etc Debt credit cards £9k Car asset paid for - Parkers estimate private £4740 - £5920 (needed as long term Ill health and severe mental health,live out in country very little transport, many…
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New probate query
Hi, i’ll try to make it this quick and clear. Need help with how to proceed please Dad passed away November last year married my mum, a week before passing did not have a will. Owned a leasehold property outright which we’ve had valued by three different estate agents all advising £300k, £325-£350k and £350k. We do not…
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Pension credit,
Hi, I am looking for someone to explain to me (as I understand it), the pension credit scheme. I have recently retired and worked for fifty years paying all necessary N.I. contributions to obtain the full state pension. What I cannot understand is why someone who has not contributed to the full qualifying period and then…
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Eon renewal - 60% increase and no justification!
We have a 3 bedroom detached home in a rural location, heating is oil. There is a solar array on the roof with a FIT generation tariff. We have 2 plug in hybrids, each of which are charged at least once a day. We cannot attach battery to current solar due to FIT, we are investigating additional solar and battery, but that…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I have to pay for my hair and make-up to be my friend's bridesmaid?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks… I’ve been asked to be a bridesmaid at a friend’s wedding, which is some distance away. On top of paying for two nights in a hotel, the other bridesmaids and I are expected to cover the cost of dresses, shoes, hair, make-up and jewellery the bride wants us to wear - plus the hen…
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Home insurer won't cover building work, is cancelling policy - any recommendations?
Just had a disappointing call with Halifax re: building work at my home. Apparently as the cost is over £75k they won't offer cover and will only cancel the policy leaving me to find cover elsewhere. They gave a number for "Everywhen" - which looks to be a broker. I'm not hugely encouraged by the recommendation given that…
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Sealed Pot Challenge ~ 19
PLEASE READ THROUGH THE RULES AND THE CHANGES FROM NOW ON! A very warm welcome to another Sealed Pot Challenge, our 19th! Due to the Cost Of Living, I suggest we all save in the best way possible for each of us: if some still prefer to stick to cash, then please do so. Those wishing to use debit cards, or save via the bank…
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misstara's mortgage free diary
I've been kicking about dfw for years, firstly paying off debt, then saving a deposit and now am finally joining the mfw section of mse :smiley: We've just bought a wee 2 bedroom terraced house - missives were concluded last week, will sign all paperwork this week and get the keys next week. Thanks to an extremely generous…
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Prepaid cards for a charity
Hi For years our charity has been using two Equals prepaid cards to purchase stuff abroad. We used Equals because they waived the fees for charities. Today they have ceased the waiver and will charge £25 per month. So please advise me on an alternative company which can provide two prepaid cards without such a huge fee. A…
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edeams prime account
Does anybody know how to cancel an edreams subcription? Last month I realised that edreams have been taking £9.99 of my credit card every month and I have not authorised any payments. I think the reason that I have not noticed the money going out is because I take a number of flights a year. Some destinations are covered…
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Water Bill - United Utilities
Hi My water bill has increased to £1150 p.a. which seems very high when comparing with the national average. My house (4 bed / north west) does not have a water metre and has 2 soakaways so I have applied for a reduction re rainfall / sewage costs. Not very familar with water bills but does that appear high? I have asked…
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EPC ...not sure how this would work out
I bought my house approx 25 years ago before EPC were around. Its a 1920s semi, a large ex-semi detached, previously a small guest house. New boiler and UPVC windows fitted in 2014. Also, got roped into the cavity wall insulation sales blurb, but then had it removed due to casuing damp. No GCH upstairs, just ground floor…
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Looking for advice with faulty appliance
I bought a washer from a catalogue about three to three and half years ago. Within eight months the bearings started failing. Samsung not the catalogue replaced it as could not get the parts. The same fault is now happening on the replacement. I have been in touch with samsung but they are wanting to charge for the repair.…
