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How to reclaim a guarantor loan
You may be due a guarantor loan refund if you were approved for one and a provider didn’t check your finances properly.
Faster Payments: What You Need To Know
The faster payments service speeds up the process of transferring money from one account to another, so it can be available in another bank account in a few hours.
CHAPS Payments: How They Work
CHAPS is the UK payment system used for transferring large sums of money which are cleared on the same day. We explain how it works and when to use the…
What is a Bacs Payment?
A Bacs payment, also known as Bankers Automated Clearing Services, is one of the most well-known types of bank transfer in the UK.
Contactless Payments and Limits Explained
Contactless payments make daily transactions easier by allowing you to hover your card or device over the payment terminal. Here, we look at what a contact payment is, how contactless…
Cheques: How to Write and Use Them
Cheques account for only 1% of payments in the UK, but if you need to write one you must do it correctly so a bank does not reject it. Our…
Mobile Payment Apps: Everything you Need to Know
Mobile payment apps turn your smartphone into a wallet. Learn how to find a safe, secure app so you can start transferring funds and making contactless purchases.
Cloned Number Plates: What is Car Cloning?
Car cloning, or vehicle identity theft as it’s also known, is an illegal practice whereby a car is given new number plates to replicate a similar car, of the same…
How to Open a Bank Account
You can apply to open a current account online, over the phone or in a bank or building society branch with a form of ID and proof of address, and…
How to Switch Your Current Account
The Current Account Switch Service will switch your current account and any regular payments automatically within seven working days and provides guarantees if something goes wrong.
What Is a Mortgage Default and How Does It Affect Your Mortgage?
Mortgage defaults occur when you fail to make a series of repayments on your mortgage. Not only can this have a severe impact on your credit rating and limit your…
How to Register a Vehicle
Once you have bought a car, you need to register it with the DVLA straightaway. Read on to learn how car registration works, how to register your car and what…
What is the Difference Between a Standing Order and Direct Debit?
Standing orders send payments arranged by you. Direct debits are collected by the person or company you are paying.
Car Finance vs Loan: What Should I Choose?
There are lots of ways to pay for a new car and they all work slightly differently. But deciding which is best for you isn’t always easy, so here we…