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Nov 14, 2023 · Metro Bank. DoneWorking Posts: 362 Forumite. 14 November 2023 at 12:56PM edited 14 November 2023 at 12:56PM. Thinking of transferring my cash ISA to Metro after it mature with another Building Society. It will be under the £85k limit for protection so I realise my money is safe. But just wondering if Metro Bank is considered financially secure.
Jul 16, 2022 · Gosh, they seem to be quite behind then. I notice now it says 11 working days for first acknowledgement whereas when you took that screenshot it was 8 working days! The waiting is going to kill me! Appreciate the reply so thank you. Posts: 79 Forumite.
Jan 6, 2024 · Metro Bank — MoneySavingExpert Forum. Home › Savings & investments. We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum. This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules.
Jun 11, 2024 · As for the Metro Bank credit card - it is a good choice for the 28 member countries within the SEPA zone. The problem for applicants is that (until today obviously) you have to attend a branch in person - and their network currently does not extend north of Bradford, none in Scotland or NI and only one place in Wales.
Jan 18, 2012 · Metro Bank PLC is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority, so as a depositor (cash ISA) you will be covered under the FSCS. Your deposits up to £85k in your sole name or £170K in a joint account with the Metro Bank are covered by the FSCS. From the small print at the bottom of their homepage:
Nov 27, 2023 · Barclays completes takeover of Tesco Bank – here's what it means for savers and borrowers. Tesco Bank savings accounts, credit cards and loans are now being run by Barclays under a "partnership" between the pair. The Tesco Bank brand will remain though and you can still use its products and services as before.
Nov 29, 2023 · That's possible of course. But then, I've had to open several different bank and savings accounts in the same period and the info for each of those accounts, cards etc, have all arrived on time in the post. So I've given up on Metro. It also just seems so archaic that you can only open an account in branch. Posts:
Mar 4, 2011 · Yes and no. The benefits:the quick account opening;you can print off proof of address in the branch; you are issued with your card on the spot; if you recommend someone else to open an account, you both receive £20; the lack of overseas fees/decent exchange rate.
Jun 4, 2021 · Metro Bank Warning. Grey2021 Posts: 2 Newbie. 4 June 2021 at 1:49PM. We put money into a fixed term online bond with Metro bank after seeing it on this website. The bond has now matured and we have gone online to return the money to our usual current account with another bank. After allowing a small amount to be paid out, Metro Bank then locked ...
The Tesco Bank brand will remain though and you can still use its products and services as before. Autumn Budget 2024: Martin Lewis explains why buying a home could cost you £1,000s more next year MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains why buying a home could cost you £1,000s more next year, in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live.