Me vs HSBC - a bit worried

[EmmaLi]

I have recently begun proceedings against HSBC, using the template letters and following the methods given on this site. However, I have had a couple of responses that I am confused about and was wondering if anyone could shed any light on them.

 

The first is a letter saying that they’ve received my letter and are looking into it, and one paragraph says that “’a manual intervention’ by HSBC staff may be required in a variety of situations including; account opening, dealing with correspondence or telephone calls, when deposits or withdrawals are made over the counter at our branches and from time to time during account administration.” I thought they were just trying to be clever – what does everyone else think?

 

The second is that they have returned the cheque that I enclosed to cover the cost of supplying the information with a note saying that they are happy to waive the fee on this occasion. Is this normal?

 

All thoughts and help appreciated.

 

Em

[Guest Lueeze]

This is all normal dont worry!

[Spiceskull]

Hi Emma,

 

I'm with HSBC, and have found their silence to be deafening, so much so that I lodged my claim in court a week ago.

 

The gist of the letter they sent you is that they consider your complaint to be trivial, and that whilst you have taken the initiative they intend to take it back very soon...

 

Do NOT let this happen - you have set a timetable, you must stick to it. Ignore everything they say unless it specifically answers a question you have asked. In this instance you asked for details of intervention, not an explanation...

 

You will get there in the end - good luck.

[EmmaLi]

I have worked out what the bank has taken in charges from my accounts and was writing up the approach for repayment when I realised that it says deductions and interest charges. Can anyone tell me if that means the interest the bank has charged me or the 8% that the speadsheet calculates?

 

Thanks,

Em

[overcharged_consumer]

I have worked out what the bank has taken in charges from my accounts and was writing up the approach for repayment when I realised that it says deductions and interest charges. Can anyone tell me if that means the interest the bank has charged me or the 8% that the speadsheet calculates?

 

Thanks,

Em

 

It's the interest that the bank have charged you on the charges that have been applied. The 8% isn't added until it goes to claim time as per the FAQ's.

 

IMO, calculating the interest charged on charges is far too difficult for the few pounds it actually is and therefore not worth including.

 

Good Luck

 

OC

[EmmaLi]

I can't believe how dumb I have been! On Saturday I filled in my form on the moneyclaim site only to find out today that I have listed myself as the defendent and the bank as the claimant! Is there a "failed the initiative test" judgement?

 

Does anyone know how I can rectify this and do I have to pay the fees again?

 

Thanks,

 

Em

[overcharged_consumer]

LOL. DOH! OOOPS!

 

I think you should call the Court Service Helpline asap. There will probably be a fee of £35 to amend your claim.

 

Good luck

 

OC

[callumsgran]

if its any consolation, you're not the first to do this nor will you be the last!!!

[overcharged_consumer]

Well, I did mean to add that I very nearly did it myself.

 

It's easilty done because you're that fixated on entering HSBC's address that you just assume it's the first thing to enter.

 

OC

[Janet-M]

You may find that it will be easier to withdraw your claim then resubmit,saving you £35, ias another user said they where refunded .Don't worry you are not the first and won't be the last

[rmoody71]

Be bl**dy careful. We want to make the banks look stupid not us.

 

Quick tutorial -

defendant = The Bank

claiment = you and me

 

Ok.

 

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[barracad]

@rmoody71

 

There really is no need for that.

 

Everybody makes mistakes - that's why they put rubbers on the ends of pencils.

 

EmmaLi knows she has made a big mistake without you posting that.

[Guest malissa7999]

@rmoody71

 

- that's why they put rubbers on the ends of pencils.

 

EmmaLi knows she has made a big mistake without you posting that.

 

...like it !! ,..here here, we all support you and wish u the very best !!

[EmmaLi]

Thanks for all the replies.

 

Had an email back telling me to resubmit my claim and let them know the old and new claim numbers and they'll issue a refund cheque. Just can't beleive how dumb I was!

[Janet-M]

As has already been said we ALL make mistakes no one is perfect and by you being big enough to admit it will help others as someone might read your thread and realise they where just about to do the same thing so THANK YOU

 

It's only going to hold you up by a few days so don't worry about it at least it's all in hand now

[EmmaLi]

I have had a letter from Moneyclaim stating that HSBC intend to contest the full amount. Is this normal?

 

Thanks,

Em

[HSBCrusher]

Absolutley normal, don't worry, it's a standard letter.

In about a week or so you will get a letter from D&G solicitors offering between 50-80%, refuse this and within a few days an offer for the full amount will thud on your doorstep.

 

Please take a look at my thread http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk...ead.php?t=8649 for all the details of what happened to me.

Don't panic, it will be fine.

 

Crusher

[barracad]

4 threads merged - please stick to one thread!

[EmmaLi]

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