Buby reclaims unfair british gas charges

Buby x · 7th June 2007, 16:49

Hi This is the first time i have used this site so am new to it... I have never posted before so a little tlc is needed!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am in the process of claiming unfair bank charges from 3 banks although it is still early stages.
I have 2 business accounts with british gas for gas and electric..... If I do not pay the bills on time they put a £50 admin charges on top.... I received my last bill on the 6th may should have paid it by the 15th but paid it on the 30th.... On the 29th they sent me 2 x £50 charges for late payment... Am I with in my rights to claim them back as this is not the first time this has happened. Can I request a list of charges that have been applied as in the bank thing
Would appreciate any help offered and thank you

Teresa xx

buzby · 7th June 2007, 17:16

This might have been better in a fresh thread of your own - can I suggest you do this, and explain whether as a business you are a Ltd company or sole trader?

Buby x · 8th June 2007, 10:27

have tried to start new thread but can't seem to do it..... What do I have to do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bram stoker · 8th June 2007, 10:34

I've moved it for you. Please keep to this thread.

Are you a sole trader or Ltd company, as Buzby asked?

Buby x · 8th June 2007, 11:00

I am a sole trader

Thanks eveveryone for your help.....Brilliant site

bram stoker · 8th June 2007, 11:21

I'd say the penalty charges are excessive and you should seek to reclaim them.

Good luck.

Buby x · 8th June 2007, 11:55

Does the data protection act stand as in reclaiming of bank charges...In other words do they have 40 days in which to give me a list of all charges I've paid
Teresa xx

bram stoker · 8th June 2007, 12:11

Yes. Search here to find the Data Controller. They are governed by the Data Protection Act like the banks.
Information Commissioners - Data Protection Public Register

Buby x · 16th June 2007, 00:03

Hi... I've looked on the link and put in british gas business as the name.... What am I actually looking for as I'm really not sure...Can I use the same template letters that I used for reclaiming bank charges.
Thanks Teresa

bram stoker · 16th June 2007, 16:52

I would just adapt the templates to suit.

Buby x · 16th June 2007, 17:53

Thank you...I will keep you informed of my progress....I have nothing to lose...

Can you tell me how to change the name of this thread as it just says buby x.... It would be better if it read something like..........reclaim unfair british gas charges......Have tried but the blond moment is kicking in..
Teresa x

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