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Nationwide customers are advised on three steps to qualify for a potential £100 bonus payment from the building society.

The UK will remove the £100 limit on contactless card payments on March 19, allowing banks to set their own limits and enabling customers to adjust their personal limits.

Lloyds Bank will no longer allow the opening of certain accounts in branches, pushing customers to use its digital platform instead.

Barclays offers a £400 cash bonus to customers who switch to a specific current account by April 30, 2026, under certain conditions.

Barclays customers may encounter a daily cash withdrawal limit of £300, potentially restricting access to their funds at ATMs.

A new rule changing the cap on contactless card payments in the UK will be implemented from March 2026, allowing banks to set higher limits if they choose.

Nationwide Building Society has updated its account offerings and addressed customer inquiries regarding accessibility of account options ahead of new limit changes.

Halifax bank account holders in the UK should be aware of a cash deposit limit of £2,995 when using self-service machines.

Nationwide Building Society has clarified its rules on customers making deposits into accounts, emphasizing limits and identification requirements for cash deposits.

Nationwide has received court approval to take over Virgin Money, with the transition expected to complete on April 2, 2026, while customers will see no immediate changes to their banking accounts.

High street banks in the UK are offering significant bonuses to current account customers who switch to their services, with certain customers eligible for up to £500, particularly from Lloyds, Barclays, and Santander.

HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery announced that the bank's major overhaul is nearing completion despite a drop in annual profits.

Santander has alerted customers about the risk of account closures due to involvement in money mule scams.

Nationwide customers face daily limits on cash and cheque deposits at ATMs, with a maximum of £2,500 for cash deposits.

Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland have stopped offering the option to deposit cheques at Post Office branches for their customers, affecting around 28 million users.

Lloyds Bank has shared how customers can earn £50 by referring friends to the bank, outlining the eligibility criteria and tracking process for bonuses.

Nationwide Building Society has informed customers to be alert for updates regarding changes to their online services, specifically about transaction notifications.

Major UK banks are incentivizing customers to switch accounts by offering up to £400, contingent on fulfilling specific eligibility criteria.

A new regulation set to take effect in the UK on March 19, 2026, will allow banks to offer higher contactless payment limits and give customers more control over their card limits.

Lloyds Bank has raised concerns about the timing of a £250 payment to customers who switch their accounts, reminding them of specific requirements for eligibility.

Nationwide Building Society has provided updates to its members regarding significant legislative changes that will impact its operations in the UK.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of King Charles III, was arrested on suspicion of leaking confidential information related to the UK Treasury, including issues concerning the aftermath of the Icelandic banking crisis.

British bank leaders are meeting to discuss a potential national alternative to the U.S. giants Visa and MasterCard, spurred by concerns over dependency on American corporations.

British bank leaders are planning a meeting to discuss creating a national alternative to international payment systems 'Visa' and 'Mastercard'.

Rory McIlroy expressed a desire to change some aspects of his game despite earning a significant reward at the Pebble Beach Pro-am.

Lloyds Bank is set to close 95 branches across the UK, including several by January 2026, reducing its total to 610 branches as part of its adaptation to changing customer banking preferences.

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan Chase, faces scrutiny regarding the bank's connection to Jeffrey Epstein following recent depositions related to lawsuits.

Paul Thwaite has received the largest pay package for a NatWest CEO since Fred Goodwin, amounting to £6.6 million for 2025.

Lloyds Banking Group has announced the closure of additional branches of Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland, affecting 95 locations across the UK between May 2026 and March 2027.

Lloyds Banking Group has announced the closure of 95 branches across the UK, affecting customers of Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland, with closures scheduled from May 2026 to March 2027.

Savers with traditional banks like Barclays, HSBC, and Lloyds risk losing nearly £300 a year in interest by not switching to high-interest challenger banks.

HSBC UK has announced a two-week reminder for customers to take advantage of a cashback offer, which allows eligible individuals to earn up to £750 for opening a Premier account and transferring their salary or savings before the deadline of February 23, 2026.

Tens of thousands of Nationwide Building Society members received financial bonuses, contributing to a significant increase in current account switches.

Bank chairs who dilute their institutions' climate commitments are likely to encounter shareholder revolts as accountability measures are heightened.

Monzo has mistakenly denied refunds to over a thousand victims of fraud and scams, with a high percentage of complaints deemed incorrectly rejected by the Financial Ombudsman Service.

NatWest Group is nearing a £2.5 billion acquisition of wealth management firm Evelyn Partners, marking its largest corporate takeover since its bailout in 2008.

Carlos Alcaraz, after earning £2 million from his Australian Open victory, plans to get a kangaroo tattoo, despite his parents' disapproval.

An investigation by Which? highlights the inadequate service disabled bank customers receive, including a claim from one individual who had to sit on the floor while waiting in line.

Financial expert Martin Lewis discusses the 1p rule in banking to help customers avoid unexpected charges.

Nationwide Building Society has announced that upcoming legal changes in 2026 could significantly affect banking services for UK account holders.

The article discusses Peter Mandelson's controversial past collaboration with banks in 2009, drawing parallels to current calls for a windfall tax on the UK banking sector.

Jeffrey Epstein labeled Peter Mandelson as 'devious' in emails after Mandelson lobbied JP Morgan for funding on a mining project connected to their mutual friend Nat Rothschild.

Nationwide Building Society has announced significant changes to its customer products, highlighting their role as a key player in the UK banking sector during recent parliamentary discussions.

Nationwide will implement significant changes to multiple accounts starting February 10, affecting millions of its members.

Lloyds Bank is clarifying the steps for customers to receive a £250 bonus by switching to one of their current accounts before an impending deadline.

Nationwide has introduced a feature allowing customers to transfer money to new recipients simply by sending a selfie.

The DWP has outlined new powers to verify the bank account details of benefit recipients to ensure they are entitled to their payments, potentially allowing funds to be directly taken from accounts.

Four major banks are set to reduce their savings rates following the Bank of England's recent base rate cut, prompting personal finance experts to advise savers to reconsider their banking options.

Klarna has introduced instant peer-to-peer payments for users in 13 countries, including the UK, allowing them to send money to friends and family.

Nationwide Building Society has clarified its payment policies following a customer's complaint about a problematic payment experience involving a pending transaction to EE.