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Has Cater Allen changed the way to send one-time payments with a reference?
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Cater Allen sound rubbish. Why do people recommend them? No instant transfers, no mobile app, this... is their rep based on backhanders and commission?⭐️ Gold Star ContractorComment
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i definitely would not recommend them - i got pushed towards them from my (now ex-)accountant
they're very oldschool, thick letterheaded paper and posh looking folders but definitely behind the mainstream regarding online/mobile etcComment
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Originally posted by Pherlopolus View PostMy Stupidity?
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Originally posted by PerfectStorm View PostCater Allen sound rubbish. Why do people recommend them? No instant transfers, no mobile app, this... is their rep based on backhanders and commission?
Also I think one thing that appeals is that they're one of a few banks who still have a "free forever" account (within certain limits). Some people just really resent paying ~£5/month to their bank.Comment
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Originally posted by pr1 View Poststupidity was harsh - happy to change it to "solution"
I was pointing out that my solution avoided the need for typing Salary, Dividend and Expenses 12 times a year...
Cater Allen works fine for me, It's free and I usually set up transfers a week ahead of time anyway, and and am never in a rush to move money. It's probably a long way off being the best but it's 100% fit for purpose for me.
My only conscious decision when choosing a business bank account was that I didn't want it the same as my personal bankComment
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Originally posted by Pherlopolus View PostI was pointing out that my solution avoided the need for typing Salary, Dividend and Expenses 12 times a year...Comment
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Originally posted by pr1 View Posti definitely would not recommend them - i got pushed towards them from my (now ex-)accountant
they're very oldschool, thick letterheaded paper and posh looking folders but definitely behind the mainstream regarding online/mobile etc
The problem for them and some other smaller building societies/ banks is that they don't actually run their own payment system so piggy back on to one that does. This makes the payment process slower."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by Maslins View PostI agree with the faults you mention, but their customer service is good. Reasonably intelligent people who answer the phone promptly.
Website is a bit clunky, but it does the job.Comment
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this is not fun
Just asked them about this. Basically, the reference field is the payee reference. And you have no access to the statement reference. This is good for HMRC and credit cards, but otherwise is a pain. Oh well.Comment
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