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Re: uk current account options
Originally Posted by cheepnis
(Post 9652288)
i keep a modest balance in my UK account but the bank who i've been with for years are making it very difficult for me to keep it due to their new security routine which involves them texting the account holders UK mobile when performing online transactions.
the majority of offshore accounts require absurd minimum balances or large opening deposits. so does anyone have any suggestions for £ current accounts that dont have these barriers to entry given that i am a non-resident of the UK? To the best of my knowledge, they never text the account holder when an online transaction is made or tell them you no longer have a mobile/cell phone. |
Re: uk current account options
natwest will give you a card reader to use in conjunction with your natwest debit card to verify you when doing online transactions like setting up new payments. No mobile required.
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Re: uk current account options
Originally Posted by fatherkjack
(Post 9665942)
natwest will give you a card reader to use in conjunction with your natwest debit card to verify you when doing online transactions like setting up new payments. No mobile required.
https://www.hsbc.co.uk/1/2/security-...arnMore_Button |
Re: uk current account options
Originally Posted by fatherkjack
(Post 9665942)
natwest will give you a card reader to use in conjunction with your natwest debit card to verify you when doing online transactions like setting up new payments. No mobile required.
Maybe because there was only one bill I was regularly paying. |
Re: uk current account options
Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 9666150)
I was sent a card reader on my smile account (sent to the UK address I use) and I had to use it for bill paying. But several months ago they said not to bother anymore.
Maybe because there was only one bill I was regularly paying. |
Re: uk current account options
Nationwide also give you a similar thing on their Flex account. Seems to work ok from here so far
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Re: uk current account options
Have had no problems with Natwest either.
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Re: uk current account options
Originally Posted by floatsy
(Post 9666917)
Have had no problems with Natwest either.
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Re: uk current account options
Originally Posted by cheepnis
(Post 9652288)
i keep a modest balance in my UK account but the bank who i've been with for years are making it very difficult for me to keep it due to their new security routine which involves them texting the account holders UK mobile when performing online transactions.
the majority of offshore accounts require absurd minimum balances or large opening deposits. so does anyone have any suggestions for £ current accounts that dont have these barriers to entry given that i am a non-resident of the UK? |
Re: uk current account options
Originally Posted by JB0591
(Post 9653127)
I too am interested in people's experience. I am with HSBC now but I would move if I knew of another UK bank that offered a reasonable account. HSBC have done nothing for us out here (apart from lie to us) and we have moved onto BMO for our Canadian account and I would like to move our UK account.
I have to agree 100% HSBC are HOPELESS I've been with HSBC since they bought the Midland in 1992 and it was all good whilst back in blighty. But since moving here we've had nothing but problems...but our main gripe is if your card is suspected of being used for fraud...which has happened a lot here and in England...they insist on cancelling your card without telling you and sending another. The replacement takes a loong time to get to Canada, and in the meantime you've got no card. We also had a HSBC account here, but that ended up costing us $$$s in fees and I'm still getting statements dispite closing the account in person, in writing, TWICE. Oh, and I'm still waiting for a replacement VISA card 12 months down the line after 2 atempts of getting it here, after it was cancelled for suspected fraud. AND, their offshore collegues are fricking RUDE as hell if you've got a security issue like it's it ME that's commited the fraud. :thumbdown: HSBC :thumbdown: /rant |
Re: uk current account options
Originally Posted by spaceace
(Post 9668172)
rant
I have to agree 100% HSBC are HOPELESS I've been with HSBC since they bought the Midland in 1992 and it was all good whilst back in blighty. But since moving here we've had nothing but problems...but our main gripe is if your card is suspected of being used for fraud...which has happened a lot here and in England...they insist on cancelling your card without telling you and sending another. The replacement takes a loong time to get to Canada, and in the meantime you've got no card. We also had a HSBC account here, but that ended up costing us $$$s in fees and I'm still getting statements dispite closing the account in person, in writing, TWICE. Oh, and I'm still waiting for a replacement VISA card 12 months down the line after 2 atempts of getting it here, after it was cancelled for suspected fraud. AND, their offshore collegues are fricking RUDE as hell if you've got a security issue like it's it ME that's commited the fraud. :thumbdown: HSBC :thumbdown: /rant |
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