AndyKent
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Registered: 3rd Sep 05
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quote: Originally posted by Rob B
24 pence overdrawn, and charged 63 quid, ud be happy, as it happens, i was taking to my mate at the petrol pump and i went over by a few pence.
Its all in your terms and conditions, it shouldn't be a surprise.
Unless you didn't read it of course.
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drax
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Registered: 5th Feb 05
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
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How the hell do you live, having to risk going overdrawn by filling up petrol?
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Seany
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Registered: 13th Dec 06
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my bank (abbey) charged me £35 for going over by £1.24 i wasnt best pleased with them so i phoned them up and told them i wasnt recieving letters saying i was going to get charges. they couldnt have been nicer about it they refunded all my charges for the year so far and even gave me £30 for my trouble .bonus. 
just moan like fuck down the phone and youll get your money back
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
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I had a £5k overdraft while I was a student, reduced it month on month and reduced the limit voluntarily, went over it, got charged and they said I went over, look happy.
I went to the branch at lunch time while it was very busy and there was a member of staff on directing people, she asked me what she could do for me and I shouted across the room 'I WOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN' and started telling her the story.
I was in a private room being told it was all OK very soon after.
This is after the guy on the phone had computer says no'd me. Very much depends who you speak to and whether they want to help.
OD limit is back up to £5k btw and I'm not close enough to worry 
[Edited on 28-03-2008 by Ian]
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Bart
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Registered: 19th Aug 02
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As Ian said, I was in a very similar situation, spoke to a couple of numptys on the phone before eleviating my complaint and geting £700 of charges refunded to me.
Obviously your happy they've stopped all your charges, but thats not really a result for you is it?
If they're not goign to charge you in the future, then they shouldnt have charged you in the past.
Make an official complaint (phone or at bank) and take it as far as possible, demand the money back it, espically as they agreed not to slap you with the unfair charges in the future.
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Rob B
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Registered: 8th Jan 04
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quote: Originally posted by drax
How the hell do you live, having to risk going overdrawn by filling up petrol?
direct debit went out that shouldnt have done, so i was a fair bit out of pocket than i should of been, didnt know it had gone out which was my fault, which is why it went over
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Steve
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how old are you?
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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i don't have/need an overdraft.
as long as you are careful with your money and know when payments are coming out/when you get paid then you should be fine 
£63 for 24 pence takes the piss though
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Rob B
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Registered: 8th Jan 04
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quote: Originally posted by Steve
how old are you?
20 Steve
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
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most people are in there overdraft at that age
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Rob B
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Registered: 8th Jan 04
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i got it, then kinda used it, then i just go into it everymonth
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Roffo
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Registered: 17th Feb 07
Location: Weymouth
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quote: Originally posted by John
I wouldn't be happy but it would have been my fault so i'd have nobody to blame but myself.
I'd not let my balance get that bad that i'd go overdrawn if i put 24p too much petrol in though.
because some people struggle with money mate.
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Roffo
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Registered: 17th Feb 07
Location: Weymouth
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quote: Originally posted by Rob B
i got it, then kinda used it, then i just go into it everymonth
exactly the same here. im with halifax too. hopefully the case will be sorted soon so it wont happen again.
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drax
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Registered: 5th Feb 05
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I dont have an overdraft either but surely you'd know to be extra careful if you are aware that you do not have the money to be throwing around and accidents (banks) normally happen when you are low on money.
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sand-eel
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Registered: 15th Mar 07
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this happened to my brother, he just walked into the bank and asked for his money back and they did
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Roffo
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Registered: 17th Feb 07
Location: Weymouth
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But sometimes you NEED to spend on certain things bills etc.. which puts the whole money planning thing out the window.
i have however learnt now. and doesnt happen anymore. but this is more likely to do with alot more money going in!
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