Blueskies v Barclays - **WON**

[twin2twin]

Hi Blueskies,

I know im being a bit thick here........but what you mean by pm'd me?
Also not sure about how to go about starting new thread. Not very computer literate. please help.

[atia]

Hi i am new to this whole forum thing but could do with some advice. I have recieved a letter from barclays offering me £850 as a good will gesture. My claim was for £1660.00 + £304.90 interest i am not sure what the best move will be should i accept less than half the total amount or take the matter further.

	Are you letting your bank keep your money Are you giving away thousands of pounds?? Many people aren't claiming all of the money they are entitled to when they make their bank charges claims. You have been forced to pay unfair bank charges. Have you forgotten that your bank has charged you inteest on those charges? If you are overdrawn and the bank owes you charges - then your overdraft is made up of charges - money which you bank owes you. Yet you are paying interest to the bank - on your own money!!! Follow this link to see the discussions on this. You might even double th size of your claim.

[atia]

Hi, i have rcieved an offer from barclays for less than half of the claim what would you recomend do i accept or go for the whole amount. i am not sure what i need to do if i want to reject the offer and go for the full amount any advice

[twin2twin]

Hi Atia,

Its really up to you and your current financial situation. The goodwill gesture is a standard move by Barclays. If you chose to reject it just write back saying you still wish the whole amount owing to you (there are letter templates in the bank forum section which will help you do this).
If you take the matter further you want to be looking at taking them to court, i know this seems very worrying but this is the stage i am at.
There are many useful threads on this site Ie: look under the sucess stories for Barclays. Hope this helps.

[twin2twin]

Hi, Have you looked at the sucess story threads for Barclays they should put your mind at rest.
Its entirely up to you and your current financial situation as to wether you choose to accept or reject the offer made ( this goodwill gesture is standard from Barclays), I f you choose to reject look in the templates section for letter threatening to take court action. It will take longer to get all your money back but you have to look at your own situation.

It may help for you to have a read through all the Barclays threads. This is what i done & it really does help.

[nikkiblackburn]

I have just received an allocation questionnaire from Barclays bank (which I need to complete before next week). They too are apparently sending Adrian St.John to represent them. I have downloaded the 'basic court bundle' to read and a bit of info on how to complete the questionnaire. Is there anyone that has actually attended court against Barclays? Been trying to look but no luck.
Any help whatsoever would be greatly appreciated.

[bluto1]

hi, have been going through sueing barclays since 23 nov 06and sent allocation questionnaire back on 11/03/07, only found this site after following guides on martin lewis's site. Do i just sit tight now, wait for court date? i dont get much time on computer as work away on building sites(not really the best place for a laptop) and seem to of just been winging it with help from reading this site when can. Any help appreciated, also how do i start my own thread? cheers from a thick builder!

	County Court guidebook by Judge Patricia Pearl Follow this link to read the review of this excellent Small Claims Guidebook. This comprehensive and very accessible guide will take you through the process of suing or defending a claim. This guide will help you take control of your litigation and make you more confident about doing it yourself. Applies to England and Wales

[sally45]

i am in the process of claiming back £1,195 worth of charges. i recieved my statements yesterday and was amazed at the amount they owe me. i am now going to write to the bank and ask for the charges to be returned to me. do i write to my local branch or head office. can anyone please advise.

[twin2twin]

Hi Sally,

When i claimed i wrote to Barclays Head Office, Customer Relations in London.E14 5HP.

Expect the entire process to take around 6 months from when you request statements to when you get you cash back..


Hope this helps and good luck. Allie

[twin2twin]

Hi Bluto, Basically yes, just sit back and wait for the allocation hearing date to come through this should be for your local court.Shouldnt have too much longer to wait. Once you recieve a court date through for allocation hearing its definately worth giving Barclays a call. But dont let on its just a court date for an allocation hearing. Say you just have a hearing date set and you would like to give them this final oppourtunity to settle up before it goes to court..

This is what i did and the money was transfered to my account that very afternoon.

OH to start your own thread just go to the barclays/ barclay card form page and scroll down for new thread.

Hope this helps. And good luck.

[twin2twin]

Originally Posted by nikkiblackburn

I have just received an allocation questionnaire from Barclays bank (which I need to complete before next week). They too are apparently sending Adrian St.John to represent them. I have downloaded the 'basic court bundle' to read and a bit of info on how to complete the questionnaire. Is there anyone that has actually attended court against Barclays? Been trying to look but no luck.
Any help whatsoever would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Nikki, I too had adrian st john fight for barclays in my case.

Youll find that no barclays cases ever get to court as they seem to be settling a week or so before court.When you get your allocation hearing date through its worth giving barclays a ring to see if they want to cough up before court, (dont let on its only an allocation hearing though) As long as the courts and barclays have copies of your spreadsheets i would go ahead and try this. It worked for me and money was transfered the same afternoon. Hope this is of some help to you.

Kind regards Allie

[bluto1]

thanks very much, just wondering is the allocation hearing not the final step? its been a month now since aq went back, getting a bit restless. also adrian st john i'm up against
Any info appreciated

	County Court guidebook by Judge Patricia Pearl Follow this link to read the review of this excellent Small Claims Guidebook. This comprehensive and very accessible guide will take you through the process of suing or defending a claim. This guide will help you take control of your litigation and make you more confident about doing it yourself. Applies to England and Wales

[twin2twin]

Hi Bluto,

No allocation hearing is not the final one. Allocation hearing is just to decide on where your case is to be heard be it a small claims court (which if you are claiming £5000.00 or less is the one you want) or a fast track (claims of £5000.00 and above.
But, as i mentioned to you before i managed to settle mine once i recieved the allocation hearing date, BY CALLING bARCLAYS AND KUST TELLING THEM I HAD A HEARING DATE THROUGH. (LET THEM BELIEVE THIS DATE IS FOR THE FINAL HEARING YOU NEVER KNOW YOUR LUCK & IT WORTH A SHOT). I have the number i contacted if this helps.

I too had Adrian St John fitting for Barclays against me.

Let me know how you get on.

Best o luck Allie

[bluto1]

Thanks Allie, yes the number u used will help. Also, been another week and still no word, is it worth chasing up my claim do u think?
thanks

[twin2twin]

Hi Bluto,

Yes it wouldnt do any harm in chasing it up.
The telephone number at Barclays you want to ring is: 02071164664 and speak to Laura Wrage. She will probably ask you for your claim number and ask if you know who is dealing with your claim. So you just want to give her your claim number and she will put you in touch with who ever is dealing with your claim.. (I HAD CHARLIE SPARLING & HE WAS OK ACCOUNT WAS REIMBURSEDTHAT AFTERNOON.).

Hope every thing goes well for you. Ill have my fingers crossed, let me know how you get on.

Regards ALLIE

[alec aucott]

Hi Everyone Im New In Here I Have Just Sent My First Letter Of And Waiting For My Statements.

[bluto1]

hi allie,
Finally got hearing date through last week, its on 28 june, so i've been trying to contact barclays on the number u gave me but it just goes to answerphone. I want to try settle over the phone like you did, but seem to have hit another brick wall. Any chance of some more advice?
Thanks bluto