We aren't at all banking experts - and anyway, please notice the disclaimers hre and in the forum rules etc.
However, I do believe that it is acceptable for banks to combine accounts in some circumstances.
On the matter of charges, read the FAQs. If the charges refer to disproportionate penalties then they should be recoverable
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