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Post by Pigmy Pony on Mar 4, 2023 12:53:49 GMT
That's a bummer - weren't you planning to use that house to store your stuff while you had work done? Don't suppose you fancy some off-the-reservation renovation work come spring? Course mate, happy to do what I can, though my skill set is quite narrow. Believe it or not I'm still on the lookout for a replacement door for your kitchen, still got the measurements. It's only been eight months  |
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Post by macca on Mar 4, 2023 13:12:33 GMT
Don't suppose you fancy some off-the-reservation renovation work come spring? Course mate, happy to do what I can, though my skill set is quite narrow. Believe it or not I'm still on the lookout for a replacement door for your kitchen, still got the measurements. It's only been eight months except for the electrics and the heating it's just ripping stuff out and putting better stuff back in. I can get a sparky and a gas-thingy bloke, so that's not an issue. |
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Post by mikeyb on Mar 4, 2023 15:03:51 GMT
Sent nearly £900 to the wrong bank account number, need to wait until Monday to sort that out, unless it bounces back automatically due to right name but wrong acc number.
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 4, 2023 15:31:20 GMT
Sent nearly £900 to the wrong bank account number, need to wait until Monday to sort that out, unless it bounces back automatically due to right name but wrong acc number. Oh no!!!! More interestingly, what you buying 😂 |
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Post by hifinutt on Mar 4, 2023 15:31:26 GMT
wow , normally bank wont send unless name verifies exactly with the name on the account . much tighter regs now . hope you get it back
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Post by hifinutt on Mar 4, 2023 15:32:46 GMT
shopping this am
then doing some clearing of a house
then completing infernal leasehold management stuff , fire assessments and asbestos regs stuff PITB all this stuff just for selling a flat !!
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Post by mikeyb on Mar 4, 2023 15:41:43 GMT
Buying nothing, was paying into my own Wise account so I could transfer a payment in Euros to pay a deposit for a holiday let.
I took the details of my own Wise account then transferred cash into it. Left my bank account fine, then when I went to check balance in Wise account I noticed that the debit card on that account was out of date, it gave me the option to delete the card so I did.
Then realised there was no deposit showing, and on checking my account details in my search for the deposit I noticed a different account number to the one I used for the transfer!
So I suspect that deleting that card has changed something, even though I took the account number from my details within the Wise app that I logged into.
Bank I paid the money from says they can do nothing and Wise only take calls Mon to Fri 🙄
That'll teach me to try and save bank fees, mind you I was also trying to save myself typing in the long IBAN number and the greek name of the apartment owner as he is already setup in my Wise account from last year.
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just tried a £1 deposit into the correct account number and it went straight in!
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 4, 2023 16:27:05 GMT
Buying nothing, was paying into my own Wise account so I could transfer a payment in Euros to pay a deposit for a holiday let. I took the details of my own Wise account then transferred cash into it. Left my bank account fine, then when I went to check balance in Wise account I noticed that the debit card on that account was out of date, it gave me the option to delete the card so I did. Then realised there was no deposit showing, and on checking my account details in my search for the deposit I noticed a different account number to the one I used for the transfer! So I suspect that deleting that card has changed something, even though I took the account number from my details within the Wise app that I logged into. Bank I paid the money from says they can do nothing and Wise only take calls Mon to Fri 🙄 That'll teach me to try and save bank fees, mind you I was also trying to save myself typing in the long IBAN number and the greek name of the apartment owner as he is already setup in my Wise account from last year. EDIT: just tried a £1 deposit into the correct account number and it went straight in! Oh....that's odd |
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Post by mikeyb on Mar 5, 2023 11:11:15 GMT
Still trying to sort out my bank transfer cock up.
As per usual they keep asking me for receipts statements screenshots but because my online bank account is via an app it doesn't show all the info they need on one screen and they won't accept separate screenshots with all the info they want!!!!!!
Getting balder by the minute!!!!!!!
Thing is I've told them what account the money went from, where I sent it, the amount, the time I sent it, my full account details, my full personal details, I've fully explained what I did and I'm still getting nowhere!
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 5, 2023 11:34:56 GMT
Still trying to sort out my bank transfer cock up. As per usual they keep asking me for receipts statements screenshots but because my online bank account is via an app it doesn't show all the info they need on one screen and they won't accept separate screenshots with all the info they want!!!!!! Getting balder by the minute!!!!!!! Thing is I've told them what account the money went from, where I sent it, the amount, the time I sent it, my full account details, my full personal details, I've fully explained what I did and I'm still getting nowhere! Don't give up mate. It's a ballache for them, that's why they drag their feet. Keep pushing on. There must be a procedure for this sort of stuff |
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Post by macca on Mar 5, 2023 11:46:59 GMT
threaten them with the Banking Ombudsman.
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Post by mikeyb on Mar 5, 2023 11:48:12 GMT
Still trying to sort out my bank transfer cock up. As per usual they keep asking me for receipts statements screenshots but because my online bank account is via an app it doesn't show all the info they need on one screen and they won't accept separate screenshots with all the info they want!!!!!! Getting balder by the minute!!!!!!! Thing is I've told them what account the money went from, where I sent it, the amount, the time I sent it, my full account details, my full personal details, I've fully explained what I did and I'm still getting nowhere! Don't give up mate. It's a ballache for them, that's why they drag their feet. Keep pushing on. There must be a procedure for this sort of stuff Bank I sent money from who said yesterday they couldn't do anything have now said they'll try and recall the transfer. Don't worry, I'm tenacious I never give up 😂 |
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Post by pete on Mar 5, 2023 12:33:37 GMT
Don't give up mate. It's a ballache for them, that's why they drag their feet. Keep pushing on. There must be a procedure for this sort of stuff Bank I sent money from who said yesterday they couldn't do anything have now said they'll try and recall the transfer. Don't worry, I'm a tenacious wee bastard, who never gives up 😂 Good man, you will get there. Although complete pain. You have my sympathies. Been there, it all worked out in the end though. |
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Post by mikeyb on Mar 6, 2023 8:20:14 GMT
All sorted now 😊
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 6, 2023 9:26:18 GMT
Brilliant! Well done Mike. |
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Post by brian2957 on Mar 6, 2023 9:37:40 GMT
How do you like the Wise card Mike. I've been advised to get one for a big trip at the end of the year. |
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Post by hifinutt on Mar 6, 2023 10:07:19 GMT
Still trying to sort out my bank transfer cock up. As per usual they keep asking me for receipts statements screenshots but because my online bank account is via an app it doesn't show all the info they need on one screen and they won't accept separate screenshots with all the info they want!!!!!! Getting balder by the minute!!!!!!! Thing is I've told them what account the money went from, where I sent it, the amount, the time I sent it, my full account details, my full personal details, I've fully explained what I did and I'm still getting nowhere! i have spent several weeks trying to set up power of attorney bank account , gosh its a long winded process !! meanwhile i am paying all the bills myself which is a tad expensive !! |
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Post by mikeyb on Mar 6, 2023 10:11:41 GMT
How do you like the Wise card Mike. I've been advised to get one for a big trip at the end of the year. Worked fine for transfers to apartment owner in Greece when I used it last time. I'll be using it again to pay deposit again this week. Worked fine on our trip last year but I recently opened a Chase account, I feel this is much better and easier to use, 1% cashback until July this year, it also puts the change from any purchases into a 'round up' account that gives 5% interest, so spend 75p and it's adds 25p to your round up account, this is optional of course. They give you a mastercard debit card and you get instant notifications to your phone of any activity on your account. I'm now using it daily instead of my bank debit card 😉 Chase doesn't work for foreign transfers but the card works fine with no fees and uses the daily mastercard conversion rate on foreign purchases. I'm going to use it this year but I'll also take my Wise card in case of any issues with either one. Foreign use info here. www.chase.co.uk/gb/en/support/travel-with-chase/Edit: forgot to say that the Chase app is excellent too, best I've used for any bank stuff. |
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Post by mikeyb on Mar 6, 2023 10:12:34 GMT
Brilliant! Well done Mike. Operator error with no patience 😂 |
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Post by brian2957 on Mar 6, 2023 10:16:22 GMT
How do you like the Wise card Mike. I've been advised to get one for a big trip at the end of the year. Worked fine for transfers to apartment owner in Greece when I used it last time. I'll be using it again to pay deposit again this week. Worked fine on our trip last year but I recently opened a Chase account, I feel this is much better and easier to use, 1% cashback until July this year, it also puts the change from any purchases into a 'round up' account that gives 5% interest, so spend 75p and it's adds 25p to your round up account, this is optional of course. They give you a mastercard debit card and you get instant notifications to your phone of any activity on your account. I'm now using it daily instead of my bank debit card 😉 Chase doesn't work for foreign transfers but the card works fine with no fees and uses the daily mastercard conversion rate on foreign purchases. I'm going to use it this year but I'll also take my Wise card in case of any issues with either one. Foreign use info here. www.chase.co.uk/gb/en/support/travel-with-chase/Thanks Mike, I'll have a look. |
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Post by mikeyb on Mar 6, 2023 10:17:27 GMT
Worked fine for transfers to apartment owner in Greece when I used it last time. I'll be using it again to pay deposit again this week. Worked fine on our trip last year but I recently opened a Chase account, I feel this is much better and easier to use, 1% cashback until July this year, it also puts the change from any purchases into a 'round up' account that gives 5% interest, so spend 75p and it's adds 25p to your round up account, this is optional of course. They give you a mastercard debit card and you get instant notifications to your phone of any activity on your account. I'm now using it daily instead of my bank debit card 😉 Chase doesn't work for foreign transfers but the card works fine with no fees and uses the daily mastercard conversion rate on foreign purchases. I'm going to use it this year but I'll also take my Wise card in case of any issues with either one. Foreign use info here. www.chase.co.uk/gb/en/support/travel-with-chase/Thanks Mike, I'll have a look. I've added wee bit more info and a link to foreign use NOTE the £1500 use limit in any one calendar month when abroad so maybe not ideal for a big trip. I didn't know that until this morning so I'll be using my Wise card abroad again as it has much bigger daily and monthly limits 😉 |
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Post by mikeyb on Mar 6, 2023 10:38:56 GMT
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Post by stevew on Mar 6, 2023 11:00:02 GMT
Thanks Mike, I'll have a look. I've added wee bit more info and a link to foreign use NOTE the £1500 use limit in any one calendar month when abroad so maybe not ideal for a big trip. I didn't know that until this morning so I'll be using my Wise card abroad again as it has much bigger daily and monthly limits 😉 Great stuff Got two trips to Greece this year, so started thinking about practicalities of paying for stuff whilst there (haven’t booked accommodation yet for the Sept trip)..This looks interesting. |
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Post by mikeyb on Mar 6, 2023 11:03:16 GMT
I've added wee bit more info and a link to foreign use NOTE the £1500 use limit in any one calendar month when abroad so maybe not ideal for a big trip. I didn't know that until this morning so I'll be using my Wise card abroad again as it has much bigger daily and monthly limits 😉 Great stuff Got two trips to Greece this year, so started thinking about practicalities of paying for stuff whilst there (haven’t booked accommodation yet for the Sept trip)..This looks interesting. Yip, I used the Wise card a lot when in Greece last year, was handy for restaurants etc. I thought I'd used my Chase card more than I did but now I've checked I took that AND the Wise card and used both abroad. Figured safer to have a 'spare' 😉 |
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Post by hifinutt on Mar 7, 2023 16:07:33 GMT
Helping to sell a family members house which has solar panels . oh my goodness just had pages of questions to answer and already answered many of them . crazy !!! Ah well happy days
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Post by macca on Mar 11, 2023 8:39:37 GMT
my boss finished last night so as of Monday it's all on me. I think they are going to see if I crash and burn before they decide if I get the job or not.
On the plus side discovered a colleague who I go out for a smoke with is also a serious hi-fi and music nut.
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 11, 2023 10:37:50 GMT
my boss finished last night so as of Monday it's all on me. I think they are going to see if I crash and burn before they decide if I get the job or not. On the plus side discovered a colleague who I go out for a smoke with is also a serious hi-fi and music nut. Good luck Macca. I have no doubt you'll do great. Get that job permanently and drive up that pension pot. |
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Post by Pigmy Pony on Mar 11, 2023 12:51:25 GMT
my boss finished last night so as of Monday it's all on me. I think they are going to see if I crash and burn before they decide if I get the job or not. On the plus side discovered a colleague who I go out for a smoke with is also a serious hi-fi and music nut. Good luck Macca. I have no doubt you'll do great. Get that job permanently and drive up that pension pot. Yeah best of luck mate. And go easy on yourself, delegate wherever possible  |
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Post by stevew on Mar 11, 2023 13:30:34 GMT
my boss finished last night so as of Monday it's all on me. I think they are going to see if I crash and burn before they decide if I get the job or not. On the plus side discovered a colleague who I go out for a smoke with is also a serious hi-fi and music nut. Just give em a ring first thing on Monday and say you won’t be in because you have an interview with the bbc to present motd. Can’t fail. They will cave and offer whatever you want. |
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Post by antonio on Mar 11, 2023 15:16:26 GMT
Not today but yesterday, arrived back in Manchester, picked up by my brother who had driven across on the M62. He decided not to go back that way due to the snow, but to head south towards Stoke and then turn, head north east towards the M1. It was quite a bit further to drive home this way, but reading later about the delays on the eastbound carriageway on the M62 we probably made the correct decision. Not very happy to return to snow and cold weather.
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