Do they really close people's accounts?

[soft_lad]

Hi all,

 

I'm well up for claiming back all the cash that TSB has plundered from my account during my student days, but one question first:

 

I've been pointed here by 'the money saving expert', whose site mentioned the possibility of an account being closed upon us receiving our money back.

 

Does this actually happen, or is he just covering his back by pointing out the possibilty?

 

I've had a look at the boards but this doesnt seem to get mentioned.

 

Cheers

 

Colin

[Ihatebanks]

Some banks are withdrawing O/D some are closing accounts it is advisable to open another account just in case

Natwest STEP account seems to be the one everyone is going for

Goodluck:)

[reduk054]

Hi there,

Lloyds TSB appear to have been placing restrictions on those people's bank accounts who have claimed and won their unlawful charges back, rather than simply close claimant's accounts (there are bank accounts which do this regularly like A&L).

For example: withdrawing overdraft facilites

Requesting overdraft money back immediately

Requesting that the account be permanently run within any agreed overdraft or credit

As IHATEBANKS says, you are certainly advised to open a secondary bank account (called a parachute account) should the worse happen and LloydsTSB decide to close your account.

What ever you decide to do - BEST OF LUCK!

This site is full of help for you along the way - just ask!

[debtqueen]

This subject also worries me, I've got a graduate account with a £1500 intrest free overdraught (maxed out) which is quite handy, although I've worked out that I have £1450 of charges to claim back so I guess if they did cancel my overdraught I would only have to find £50 and it would be paid off. However my main concern is that I'm sure it said somewhere in the conditions of my account (not that I can find it now) that you cannot have any other current accounts if you have a student/graduate account, has anyone else heard of this or am I just making it up?

[j.wandless]

Hi

 

When I am offered my full amount back I will only accept it with no conditions attached to it. Mjanet (have a look at her thread its fantastic) managed to do it - so we should all be able to.

 

I am not having them restricting how I use my bank account - just because they have paid me back money which is rightfully mine.

[sund1ata]

Lloyds TSB appear to have been placing restrictions on those people's bank accounts who have claimed and won their unlawful charges back

So... is that after they have won or during the process itself? I am claiming on the Lloyds credit card, but I am £1300 overdrawn. I'm also going to ask for my money back on all of my accounts - my business and personal accounts. What do you think?