Halifax bank no good for stealth

stevebills · #1 08-26-2014

I had the halifax close my account as they didn't like paypal
depositing money in to it so just a warning and anyone else had a problem with them?

JamesNorth101 · #2 08-26-2014

So PayPal just deposited money into your bank account and Halifax closed the bank account because of that? Sounds like there is a bit more to it than that.

What sort of monetary value was the deposit? Have you opened and closed a lot of accounts with Halifax in a short space of time?

stevebills · #3 08-26-2014

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Originally Posted by JamesNorth101

So PayPal just deposited money into your bank account and Halifax closed the bank account because of that? Sounds like there is a bit more to it than that.

What sort of monetary value was the deposit? Have you opened and closed a lot of accounts with Halifax in a short space of time?

the account was my sons and hes only 17 and i only put around 2k in there from paypal and they closed it today and asked for a paypal statement before he could take the £160 sat in there out

JamesNorth101 · #4 08-26-2014

You used your sons bank account for a withdrawal from PayPal? Really not a good idea....

Bunneh · #5 08-26-2014

You must have been doing something wrong as i have multiple stealth accounts with them and have no problems.

Its also not good when a bank closes your account. They tend to report it to the credit reference agencies and its stops others from letting you open accounts.

Callidus · #6 08-26-2014

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Originally Posted by Bunneh

You must have been doing something wrong as i have multiple stealth accounts with them and have no problems.

Its also not good when a bank closes your account. They tend to report it to the credit reference agencies and its stops others from letting you open accounts.

.....and especially as it isn't even stevebills' bank account makes this ten times worse! Proceed with caution Steve!

Kiroshi · #7 08-26-2014

I can explain this (in the industry bla bla bla)

Your sons account is a youth account and not a full current account opened by an adult. By using it for deposits of money fromother sources raises questions that it is not being used for the purpose of your son. It would also be the case for any childs account receiving funds in that way.

They have the right to close an account if they deem it not being used for purpose and they did here.

Edit: I am surprised that they closed it before writing though. Did the paypal reference say 'crack money for kids' on it or something? :P

rsot · #8 08-26-2014

steve, you know stealth better than these antics of yours...

stevebills · #9 08-27-2014

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Originally Posted by Kiroshi

I can explain this (in the industry bla bla bla)

Your sons account is a youth account and not a full current account opened by an adult. By using it for deposits of money fromother sources raises questions that it is not being used for the purpose of your son. It would also be the case for any childs account receiving funds in that way.

They have the right to close an account if they deem it not being used for purpose and they did here.

Edit: I am surprised that they closed it before writing though. Did the paypal reference say 'crack money for kids' on it or something? :P

the letter arrived today jokers a bit late now

stevebills · #10 08-27-2014

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Originally Posted by rsot

steve, you know stealth better than these antics of yours...

I ran out of bank accounts so used one of his lol

stevebills · #11 08-27-2014

jesus anyone wud of thought i had been in there with a shotgun and robed them and i only used it for paypal selling secondhand stuff lol

GreenBean · #12 08-27-2014

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I ran out of bank accounts so used one of his lol

What's so funny about your stupdity?

You made the error by misusing another person's account.

I feel sorry for your son. You know better than doing stupid stuff like this in his name.

stevebills · #13 08-27-2014

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Originally Posted by JamesNorth101

You used your sons bank account for a withdrawal from PayPal? Really not a good idea....

any better ideas welcome lol

Callidus · #14 08-27-2014

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Originally Posted by stevebills

any better ideas welcome lol

Using your own bank accounts............!!

stevebills · #15 08-27-2014

i have used all mine up all 6 of them

stevebills · #16 08-27-2014

halifax are the only bank to take a dislike to paypal and the others are fine

Bunneh · #17 08-27-2014

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Originally Posted by stevebills

i have used all mine up all 6 of them

Do you currently use all 6 or are you able to close one? because you can do it online

Also if you apply for another Easy Cash card you will be able to make more savings accounts. (3 more if i remember)

JamesNorth101 · #18 08-27-2014

You can have a lot more than 6 bank accounts

Walk up your local high street, chances are you will walk past more than 3 banks. You can easily have 2/3 accounts with each bank. That is 9 already.

No need to use other peoples bank accounts, just go out and own some more yourself.

stevebills · #19 08-27-2014

have applied online for a Halifa Easy Cash card wait and see now

GreenBean · #20 08-27-2014

And you already said it flopped.

stevebills · #21 08-27-2014

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Originally Posted by GreenBean

And you already said it flopped.

its not a current account its a basic account no thrills and no credit check
this ones in my name

JamesNorth101 · #22 08-27-2014

Best thing may have been to look towards another bank for now.

Fair number of them about, no need to stick to just one.