Tag Archives: Smile

There’s still time…

… to apply for the alternative MBA. Applications due tomorrow (Sunday). I’ve just sent Seth my application. It’s done. It’s in. I can probably still make changes, I guess Seth won’t see it until Monday morning. But I won’t, it’s done. Now time will tell.
If I’m accepted, awesome, 6 months in New York working with [...]

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Smile: debt pimps

I called my bank today to dispute a transaction. After dealing with that, the representative asked me how many times I log onto the smile web site per week. Then he said that I had been pre-approved for a loan of up to £14′000. I told him in no uncertain terms that consumer credit is [...]

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Smile launch faster payments

Changes are afoot in UK banking. I just received an email from Smile telling me about faster payments.
Dear Callum
At smile we’re always looking at ways we can improve the service we offer you. This is why we’re pleased to tell you about Faster Payments. The Faster Payments Service will speed up the way you make [...]

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Fighting Bank Charges

Thanks to James for introducing me to the Govan Law Centre and their Unfair UK Bank Charges information. I’ve taken up the fight. I’m writing to Smile demanding the refund of £430 of charges and to Bank of Scotland demanding the refund of £110 of charges.
If they are unwilling to refund my charges I plan [...]

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