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Bank of England keeps rates unchanged at 5.25%
The Bank of England holds interest rates at 5.25% as inflation shows further signs of cooling, but warns that policy will remain restrictive for longer.
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Bank transfer sent to the wrong account in the UK: what should you do now?
A mistaken bank transfer needs quick action because a completed transfer cannot usually be cancelled like a pending card payment. Recovery may be possible, but it is not guaranteed.
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CARDS
Chargeback vs Section 75: what is the difference in the UK?
Chargeback and Section 75 can both help when a purchase goes wrong, but they are not the same protection. The legal basis, eligible payment methods and claim rules are different.
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Can you ask a UK bank to refund a bank fee or charge?
A bank fee can be valid under the account terms and still be worth discussing if it arose from an error, vulnerability, exceptional circumstances or poor handling.
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There is no single UK-wide cash deposit limit. Banks set their own limits by account, channel and customer type, and larger or unusual deposits can trigger routine checks.
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Monthly vs annual interest: compare the real return
Compare monthly and annual interest properly, check the real return and avoid being misled by a headline rate.
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