Author Topic: Deposits. (Read 96842 times)

Phoenix · « **Reply #285 on:** 22 July 2020, 07:31:10 am »

Quote from: Regina George on 21 July 2020, 05:43:13 pm

Hi ladettes,

So I'm reading through the last couple of pages of this thread, not sure if anyone's mentioned this but Love2Shop highstreet vouchers? I used to work in retail (clothes shop) and these were popular around Christmas time. Customers used to come in with paper vouchers. These vouchers are available to spend in many big stores such as Argos, Asda, Sainsbury's, B&Q, Halfords, M&S, Curry's PC World, Morrisons, River Island and many more. I've just done a bit of snooping on their website and they also do e-vouchers up to the value of £100. The client would just need to enter a name and your email address and the voucher will just be sent to your email. Just thought I'd mention as this could be very helpful for many of us requesting deposits without the hassle of going through your bank. Also good for food shopping.

Here's the link if anyone would like to look into it:
https://www.highstreetvouchers.com/e-gift-cards/love2shop-e-gift-card

This is very interesting to me, thanks very much

I notice a disclaimer on the site warning that receipt could take up to 48 hours.
Have you found this has ever happened or is it generally immediate?

Amazon are pretty good, but for new customers who open an account to send a gift card, they can be delayed (money laundering checks or something 🤔)

Regina George · « **Reply #286 on:** 22 July 2020, 09:19:48 am »

Quote from: Phoenix on 22 July 2020, 07:31:10 am

This is very interesting to me, thanks very much

I notice a disclaimer on the site warning that receipt could take up to 48 hours.
Have you found this has ever happened or is it generally immediate?

Amazon are pretty good, but for new customers who open an account to send a gift card, they can be delayed (money laundering checks or something 🤔)

Happy to help

Well spotted Phoenix, I must say I've not tried them myself but might buy myself a voucher to see how long it takes. Minimum voucher is £5 so won't be too hard. I'll have to wait a couple of days to be able to buy it though as ya girl is broke lol. If anyone manages to do it before me I'd love an update x

Regina George · « **Reply #287 on:** 22 July 2020, 09:25:52 am »

Also I did buy myself an Amazon gift card using cash at a local Co-op and that was instant. The client would just need to send you the unique code at the back of the card. I believe they sell them at Co-op, BP, Shell garage, Morrison's, Spar, Superdrug, Clinton cards and Wilko's. I first went to a BP but they didn't have it so went to Co-op instead and used the self checkout so was nice and simple

kate_x · « **Reply #288 on:** 22 July 2020, 11:37:16 am »

I've tried this out myself as I have a couple of different bank accounts.

The banks I tried (Barclays and Natwest) just asked whether you are paying a personal or business account. Once selected you then type something in the payee box - type anything. It then says the name on the account doesn't match and after a couple of warnings lets you proceed with making the payment.

I don't accept many deposits but once I allowed a regular to make the full payment by bank transfer as he couldn't get to a cash machine easily. He did it when he arrived and once I had checked it had come through (it did immediately) we commenced the booking. The next week he visits and does the same but the money wasn't there! As I'd been seeing him for years I went ahead with the booking and he we both did try calling our banks before I decided to go ahead anyway. The money didn't come through till about an hour after he left! We decided to not do that again! So just be aware when taking deposits for short notice bookings!

Mirror · « **Reply #289 on:** 22 July 2020, 12:45:29 pm »

Quote from: kate_x on 22 July 2020, 11:37:16 am

I've tried this out myself as I have a couple of different bank accounts.

The banks I tried (Barclays and Natwest) just asked whether you are paying a personal or business account. Once selected you then type something in the payee box - type anything. It then says the name on the account doesn't match and after a couple of warnings lets you proceed with making the payment.

I don't accept many deposits but once I allowed a regular to make the full payment by bank transfer as he couldn't get to a cash machine easily. He did it when he arrived and once I had checked it had come through (it did immediately) we commenced the booking. The next week he visits and does the same but the money wasn't there! As I'd been seeing him for years I went ahead with the booking and he we both did try calling our banks before I decided to go ahead anyway. The money didn't come through till about an hour after he left! We decided to not do that again! So just be aware when taking deposits for short notice bookings!

Some banks take longer, I have a list which I read out especially short notice webcam bookings. Nationwide, a localish previous building society and another which slips my mind all take best part of half a day to transfer. Aside from that I don't accept the booking until I see the money in my account, don't get ready, don't go ahead with anything.

Nonyer · « **Reply #290 on:** 23 July 2020, 01:56:43 pm »

I take deposits to my business account and it's such a relief that they don't get anywhere near my real name. These days they are cheap to run and easy to create using an app.

honeymoonbarbie · « **Reply #291 on:** 07 October 2020, 04:11:17 pm »

Can anyone advise of how they’re currently accepting deposits to their business accounts?
Now that Confirmation of Payee has been more universally introduced, my Trading As name on my sole trader accounts (Monzo and Starling) is flagging up as not being the name on the account. I’ve spoken to Customer Service for both and they’ve said that as they’re complying with CoP, the only accounts able to utilise Business Names/Trading As names are Ltds and those paying in will need to use my full name.

The only work around I could possibly think of would be to actually register with Companies House but then my name and address would be public (unless I then paid for digital office space but that doesn’t help my name concern).

Does anyone know if high street banks are the same?

Lady Frog · « **Reply #292 on:** 08 October 2020, 12:22:22 pm »

Quote from: honeymoonbarbie on 07 October 2020, 04:11:17 pm

Can anyone advise of how they’re currently accepting deposits to their business accounts?
Now that Confirmation of Payee has been more universally introduced, my Trading As name on my sole trader accounts (Monzo and Starling) is flagging up as not being the name on the account. I’ve spoken to Customer Service for both and they’ve said that as they’re complying with CoP, the only accounts able to utilise Business Names/Trading As names are Ltds and those paying in will need to use my full name.

What the fuck? Thank you for the heads up on this.

GucciGang · « **Reply #293 on:** 08 October 2020, 07:40:56 pm »

Quote from: honeymoonbarbie on 07 October 2020, 04:11:17 pm

Can anyone advise of how they’re currently accepting deposits to their business accounts?
Now that Confirmation of Payee has been more universally introduced, my Trading As name on my sole trader accounts (Monzo and Starling) is flagging up as not being the name on the account. I’ve spoken to Customer Service for both and they’ve said that as they’re complying with CoP, the only accounts able to utilise Business Names/Trading As names are Ltds and those paying in will need to use my full name.

The only work around I could possibly think of would be to actually register with Companies House but then my name and address would be public (unless I then paid for digital office space but that doesn’t help my name concern).

Does anyone know if high street banks are the same?

I opened a business account to have the bounce back loan paid into. It’s in my adultwork name. I was asked on the internet when I did it what name to put on the account and that was that.

Lady Frog · « **Reply #294 on:** 08 October 2020, 07:44:10 pm »

Quote from: GucciGang on 08 October 2020, 07:40:56 pm

I opened a business account to have the bounce back loan paid into. It’s in my adultwork name. I was asked on the internet when I did it what name to put on the account and that was that.

What bank are you with please?

GucciGang · « **Reply #295 on:** 09 October 2020, 09:29:27 am »

Quote from: Lady Frog on 08 October 2020, 07:44:10 pm

What bank are you with please?

Nat west. I did it all from my iPhone. Was so easy. Adding my savings to the loan to buy a flat so I don’t. Need a mortgage anymore will just have the loan repayment.

ChelseaGirl · « **Reply #296 on:** 09 October 2020, 11:24:43 am »

Bit longer winded for the client but Ive been using the pockit prepaid mastercard (not the account) you dont need any kind of id to open it you iust sign up (you do need name dob and address) pay £2 for the card and it comes a few days later, you can top it up with cash at a paypoint, if you give clients the card number it can be entered manually at any paypoint and the money goes on to your account about 15/20mins later, you can use the card just like any other mastercard or take the money out of the cash machine (they charge £1 to load and £1 to withdraw), they dont need your name, the only thing is that i wouldnt leave too much money sat on the card as they are a prepaid card not a bank so they arent covered by any of the government account protections and apparently they did have some problems with getting frozen a while back when they got investigated by the regulator, but for temporarily holding money for deposits i quite like it

Lady Frog · « **Reply #297 on:** 09 October 2020, 04:32:31 pm »

Quote from: GucciGang on 09 October 2020, 09:29:27 am

Nat west. I did it all from my iPhone. Was so easy. Adding my savings to the loan to buy a flat so I don’t. Need a mortgage anymore will just have the loan repayment.

Good to know thank youx

BangerRacing · « **Reply #298 on:** 21 October 2020, 08:57:38 am »

Quote from: ChelseaGirl on 09 October 2020, 11:24:43 am

Bit longer winded for the client but Ive been using the pockit prepaid mastercard (not the account) you dont need any kind of id to open it you iust sign up (you do need name dob and address) pay £2 for the card and it comes a few days later, you can top it up with cash at a paypoint, if you give clients the card number it can be entered manually at any paypoint and the money goes on to your account about 15/20mins later, you can use the card just like any other mastercard or take the money out of the cash machine (they charge £1 to load and £1 to withdraw), they dont need your name, the only thing is that i wouldnt leave too much money sat on the card as they are a prepaid card not a bank so they arent covered by any of the government account protections and apparently they did have some problems with getting frozen a while back when they got investigated by the regulator, but for temporarily holding money for deposits i quite like it

That's a great idea.

I've seen a sex worker with "Quickpay" on her website to take payments & she says "on your statement it will say stress free". So from what I've read above they can investigate your real name?

Nadya · « **Reply #299 on:** 22 October 2020, 01:59:35 pm »

Quote from: BangerRacing on 21 October 2020, 08:57:38 am

That's a great idea.

I've seen a sex worker with "Quickpay" on her website to take payments & she says "on your statement it will say stress free". So from what I've read above they can investigate your real name?

Pockit do ask for official ID when you sign up to it.

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Phoenix

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Mirror

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