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what a truly exceptional web site the thought of getting one up on my bank is great. I have been reading for a few weeks now while waiting for my statements to come through. About getting my statements I phoned up my branch and requested them over the phone they seemed happy to oblige and received them in 4 days time. I do have a few questions to ask i have read the FAQ just needing clarification if possible.
1/ I live in England account with RBS held in Scotland I received 6 years statements can i claim 6 years or just 5 considering situation?.
2/ My statements I have allot of charge to a/c is this because a always using my over draft and can I claim it back.
If you live in England you can claim back the 6 years, you can claim for any charges like returned DDs/ unpaid cheques etc
NatWest - Settled in full 22/05/06
RBS- Prelim sent 9/05/06 £1,147
£500 offer 27/05/06, rejected 30/05/06
LBA sent 25/05/06
MCOL 15/06/06
Defence received 20/07/06
Settled in full 01/09/06 wahey!!!!!!!!!
Well to heck with it i have just sent off my Preliminary approach for repayment for £3300.40 plus £555.63 in interest total £3856.03. I sent it off to the bank manager at my branch in Scotland even though I live down south I have never transferred my account over. Will keep use all informed I am expecting the usual fog off letter I just can’t see the RBS rolling over. I have a large overdraft with them so this would help clear it off I will have to wait and see
well Received a standardised fob off letter from Tommy McLean today which was quick!
"We believe our charges are fair...blah,blah,blah"
Basically **** off!!!!
I'm going to stricktly keep to my timetable, sending off the lba in two days?? i think i am going to send it to the branch as i done with the first letter it seems to find its way to customers services, LOL
Well sent of my lba letter on the 21st received a letter from bank manager two days later saying they are in looking into it , thanks you for bringing this to my attention Balh Blah Blah and they would get back in touch with me before the 4 August surprising that’s when my 14 days are up LOL , well fingers crossed.
There offer i am currently claiming £3,300.40 without interest YET. Got a letter from the bank manager yeterday on the day my lba was up, offering £625. I really could do with the money but the hell with it, i am not going to accept it. Drafted or copy and pasted a decline offer.
please see below any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your offer of (625.00), dated (04/08/2006) with reference to the Full and final settlement of my claim. My Claim is for the total of (3,300.40), for accrued bank charges.
You have stated, within your letter, that this is your final offer.
Nevertheless I am willing to accept your offer as partial settlement of my claim and will commence with legal proceedings to reclaim the remaining amount.
As you will be aware, my claim at that time will include interest pursuant to statute (under section 69 of the County Courts Act 1984) and court costs. Should you wish to settle my claim in full to the total of (3,300.40 – 625.00 interim payment) before the 14th August at 4pm, I will not commence with these court proceedings.
I am entirely confident that the charges imposed by yourselves, RBS, are unreasonable and have been deemed unlawful by the OFT. I believe a court would agree with this statement.
Yours faithfully,
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx
I have a few questions for the experts out there Please .
1, My branch is in Scotland i live in England I have read a few posts were people have been having trouble submitting a claim via the money claim portal as the address is out with England any idea’s or recommendations.
2, I expect the RBS to withdraw there offer of £625 and not pay an interim payment as it would show them liable for the whole lot?? am i correct in thinking that.
3, How much does the court fees cost
4,How long does it take.
Thanks in advance this forum is a great read beats the TV lLOL
Well my next step was the court but due to finacial problems had to wait to the end of the month. So on the end of the month came and funny enougth i recieved a letter from Tommy mclean??, surprise surprise.
After looking at my account which they believe they have conducted in a fair and reasonible manner they are now decided to offer me £1742.00 do i accept or not ??
1, The time court action takes
2, More money i have to fork out court costs
I would go for the lot, it's your money afterall, but I suppose it depends on your circumstances. Most banks seem to offer the same amount twice as always say final offer etc, I wouldn't want my bank to see me as a pushover in future I remember many a phone call asking them to extend my O/D to cover charges, me begging a bit and I really regret I didn't know about this site sooner. So I am unwilling to accept partial offer of a refund, NO WAY, they acted unlawfully and we are within our rights to get our money and some expenses back.
Court times vary a bit, especially if there is a stay. The time limits are all available on this site, as are the standard defences banks put in. Good luck
Barclaycard Student credit card £400 partial refund received, S.A.R - Open & Direct Finance- extortionate, cca to Rockwell debt collection they ran away, now with Bryan Carter, no cca 17/03/08 sent back to Open Pugsley v Littlwoods, have not received the signed credit agreement only quoting reg of 1983
Pugsley v Fashion World JD williams, 17/03 2008 Debt Managers returning file to JD williams as they could not supply the credit agreement Capital one MCOL Settled in full Smile lba settled in full advice is given informally and without liability and without prejudice.
Barclaycard Student credit card £400 partial refund received, S.A.R - Open & Direct Finance- extortionate, cca to Rockwell debt collection they ran away, now with Bryan Carter, no cca 17/03/08 sent back to Open Pugsley v Littlwoods, have not received the signed credit agreement only quoting reg of 1983
Pugsley v Fashion World JD williams, 17/03 2008 Debt Managers returning file to JD williams as they could not supply the credit agreement Capital one MCOL Settled in full Smile lba settled in full advice is given informally and without liability and without prejudice.
Thanks for getting back to me, I have decided to file a claim i have a few questions hopefully some one will be able to answer please
1,I contacted my branch a few months ago but since then they have added a few more charges to my account i know you can add them to your claim but this bring me over the 6 years Limitation Act can i still claim for them or do a separate claim ant help much appreciated.
2. My branch is in Scotland I live in England I found this address on this site is this the right address so I can use it on my claim.
Group Litigation, RBS
1 Princes Street
London
EC2R 8PB
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RBS- Prelim sent 9/05/06 £1,147
£500 offer 27/05/06, rejected 30/05/06
LBA sent 25/05/06
MCOL 15/06/06
Defence received 20/07/06
Settled in full 01/09/06 wahey!!!!!!!!!
the six years runs from when you found out about unfair charges......so I would class the six years from when you received your statements! anything later added on is ok (I think)
dave
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see you stand like greyhounds in the slips,
Straining upon the start. The game's afoot:
Follow your spirit; and, upon this charge
Cry 'God for Harry! England and Saint George!'
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Thanks for getting back to me, i decided to file a CLAIM, done this morning for a nice some of just over £4000. Seemed straight forward enough so I guess I have to wait. for Cobblets again thanks J. I will keep use all updated
Ps:If anyone has any tips for up and coming cobblets letters!!!!
surprisingly, Cobblers seem to have gone quiet over my last letter......
We'll wait and see what drops on the door mat next, a cheque hopefully!!
BC
Big Col
RBS LBA 20/06/06. WON - 21/10/06
MBNA(1)-Start-20/06/06, Claim-£250, 15/8 - Winner!!
MBNA Virgin(2)-Start-20/06/06, Claim £100, 15/8 - Winner!!
BoS MCard Data Protection Act Sent 20/06/06 - WON 16/10/06
Green On!
If the post/advice helps, pse click on the scales!!
hi Col my letter was pretty much the same as yours, as i copied yours i too have not recieved any more letters from them. i have spoken to Lynsey to confirm she recieved my letter fax and e mail, just thought i would bombard her with the info. she said they require nothing else from me. The aq date is up on the 13th so a cheque soon too i hope.
I have just asked RBS to provide me with all my statements from 1988 to 2000 thats next
Big Col
RBS LBA 20/06/06. WON - 21/10/06
MBNA(1)-Start-20/06/06, Claim-£250, 15/8 - Winner!!
MBNA Virgin(2)-Start-20/06/06, Claim £100, 15/8 - Winner!!
BoS MCard Data Protection Act Sent 20/06/06 - WON 16/10/06
Green On!
If the post/advice helps, pse click on the scales!!