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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 9:57am On May 08, 2022
jadepinkett:
With Revolut free account, you can have a virtual card that would serve the same purpose as your ATM. You also have the option to generate a disposable virtual card. Revolut made me not to know this country's currency cos I rarely carry cash


Not forgetting, revolut also avails you the opportunity within the app, to buy shares, cryptos and commodities......... cheesy

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mex551(m): 9:59am On May 08, 2022
Thanks Team

I registered now on revolut and was able to use their disposable card within few mins of registering. Very fast Indeed. But I just remembered after using the card, �what if what I paid for was not delivered and merchant wants to reverse payment, how do you handle that?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TheGuyFromHR: 10:06am On May 08, 2022
justwise:

Kidding right?

Maybe....?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TheGuyFromHR: 10:07am On May 08, 2022
mex551:
Thanks Team

I registered now on revolut and was able to use their disposable card within few mins of registering. Very fast Indeed. But I just remembered after using the card, �what if what I paid for was not delivered and merchant wants to reverse payment, how do you handle that?

I can't say specifically, not having had that issue, but I should think it would work just like any other reversal.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by erico2k2(m): 10:16am On May 08, 2022
aminlove:


Na where my office dey, I don wanna live far away for now. I don place for SE10 sha
ok check and register with www.spareroom.com

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by hustla(m): 11:26am On May 08, 2022
Lexusgs430:



Monzo only offers virtual card element, to premium accounts......

Not sure of monese......

Monese does, for free

Just confirmed
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by hustla(m): 11:28am On May 08, 2022
Lexusgs430:



It probably still remains........ So revolut seems to king of new generation banks..........

I like monzo for pots and ability to get paid one day in advance (free) + direct debits notifications (days in advance)..... wink


Ill try out this Monese credit building option for newbies

Looks nice from what i have read but you pay a small token along with it
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by hustla(m): 11:39am On May 08, 2022
TheGuyFromHR:


I switched Monzo for Chase.
the 1% cashback from Chase is something, it adds up.
Its only for 1 year though, so when that ends, I'll switch the Chase to some other bank for any available switching bonus.
No loyalty for jungle.

Which other bank offers cash back?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Amarathripple0: 11:39am On May 08, 2022
CheesyTee:


Can one get a phone contract through here as person with low credit score? wink
Yes
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 12:24pm On May 08, 2022
hustla:


Monese does, for free

Just confirmed

Another Arsenal to our Spur .........

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 12:27pm On May 08, 2022
mex551:
Thanks Team

I registered now on revolut and was able to use their disposable card within few mins of registering. Very fast Indeed. But I just remembered after using the card, �what if what I paid for was not delivered and merchant wants to reverse payment, how do you handle that?

It reverses back into your account........ You think say nah you, first think this think ........... cheesy

For your records, just keep a copy of the VC .......
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Nobody: 1:15pm On May 08, 2022
Please I need Naira, does anyone need pounds?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 1:19pm On May 08, 2022
Amarathripple0:

Yes

I tried. It was rejected
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Jasper185: 1:25pm On May 08, 2022
Irenenwaka:
Please I need Naira, does anyone need pounds?


Location
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Jasper185: 1:26pm On May 08, 2022
Irenenwaka:
Please I need Naira, does anyone need pounds?


If you can swap it to bitcoin or you've one if this crypto app I can buy it and pay you in naira �
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Nobody: 1:37pm On May 08, 2022
Jasper185:



If you can swap it to bitcoin or you've one if this crypto app I can buy it and pay
you in naira �

Hi jasper, i am based in london… unfortunately I don’t do crypto, sorry all i have is pounds.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 2:02pm On May 08, 2022
Irenenwaka:


Hi jasper, i am based in london… unfortunately I don’t do crypto, sorry all i have is pounds.


You want naira in blocks, not blockchain........ grin
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by yolkman20: 2:04pm On May 08, 2022
Good day guy,
Tried exchanging 1300£ on flutterwave on Friday and I realized I have to snap my id real time to verify, although the pounds had been debited. Later that evening when I had my ID, I forgot and used another Gmail account which was diff from the one I used earlier. I got verified on this new account and that was when I knew I bleeped up. Going back to the old account to complete verification and it failed due to duplicate verification. I mailed them and explained situation and they responded 24hrs that I have to cancel one as customers can't have to accounts. I responded and told them to cancel the second one since I wasn't debited on that. They haven't said anything since then. I've mailed them via Twitter and IG, no response.

I'm scared cos na part of school fees. Hope they're not scam sha.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by darknessbegone: 2:32pm On May 08, 2022
Please I have about £1,000.00 for sale.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by davide470(m): 2:33pm On May 08, 2022
yolkman20:
Good day guy,
Tried exchanging 1300£ on flutterwave on Friday and I realized I have to snap my id real time to verify, although the pounds had been debited. Later that evening when I had my ID, I forgot and used another Gmail account which was diff from the one I used earlier. I got verified on this new account and that was when I knew I bleeped up. Going back to the old account to complete verification and it failed due to duplicate verification. I mailed them and explained situation and they responded 24hrs that I have to cancel one as customers can't have to accounts. I responded and told them to cancel the second one since I wasn't debited on that. They haven't said anything since then. I've mailed them via Twitter and IG, no response.

I'm scared cos na part of school fees. Hope they're not scam sha.

Please clarify if you are calling Africa's highest-valued FinTech firm a scam? grin

It's the weekend, as such, you won't get a fast response as you desire. It should be rectified on Monday.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by bigtt76(f): 3:00pm On May 08, 2022
Did you email hi@flutterwavego.com


yolkman20:
Good day guy,
Tried exchanging 1300£ on flutterwave on Friday and I realized I have to snap my id real time to verify, although the pounds had been debited. Later that evening when I had my ID, I forgot and used another Gmail account which was diff from the one I used earlier. I got verified on this new account and that was when I knew I bleeped up. Going back to the old account to complete verification and it failed due to duplicate verification. I mailed them and explained situation and they responded 24hrs that I have to cancel one as customers can't have to accounts. I responded and told them to cancel the second one since I wasn't debited on that. They haven't said anything since then. I've mailed them via Twitter and IG, no response.

I'm scared cos na part of school fees. Hope they're not scam sha.

Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by yolkman20: 3:05pm On May 08, 2022
davide470:
Please clarify if you are calling Africa's highest-valued FinTech firm a scam? grin

It's the weekend, as such, you won't get a fast response as you desire. It should be rectified on Monday.
Not exactly, at least let me get my money back first lol...
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by yolkman20: 3:07pm On May 08, 2022
bigtt76:
Did you email hi@flutterwavego.com


no, the email on the site is send@flutterwavego.com
I'll make us of this one now. Thanks
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by bigtt76(f): 3:10pm On May 08, 2022
ooh ok ..try this one too.

yolkman20:

no, the email on the site is send@flutterwavego.com
I'll make us of this one now. Thanks
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by IvanCardozo: 3:21pm On May 08, 2022
Hello friends

Would like to ask if I can apply for credit card as a student and if I can, which would be the best!
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by ProfJYK(m): 3:36pm On May 08, 2022
[quote author=IvanCardozo post=112637297]Hello friends

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by ProfJYK(m): 3:41pm On May 08, 2022
IvanCardozo:
Hello friends

Would like to ask if I can apply for credit card as a student and if I can, which would be the best!


Yes You Can. I got my first one as a student barely 3 months in this country.

I recommend co-branded cards or loyalty card for starters as they demand less stringent requirements for beginers.

Try the free British Airways American Express card using this referral link below.

http://amex.co.uk/refer/aMaKaUqe5b?XL=MNANS

Please don't be shy to embellish your income small by entering something substantial to prevent rejection. You can put up 10 #19,000 in other income as well

Please ensure you pay your full outstanding monthly and don't carry over more than 30% credit limit utilisation at the statement close date. Anything above 30% reported to the registries has an adverse effect on credit score.

Ps. I am also a beginner in the UK.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Anitaamich: 4:03pm On May 08, 2022
I need recommendations for a good car insurance company?? Can someone help please

Cc Lexusgs430 Omopapa lagosismyhome
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 4:05pm On May 08, 2022
ProfJYK:



Yes You Can. I got my first one as a student barely 3 months in this country.

I recommend co-branded cards or loyalty card for starters as they demand less stringent requirements for beginers.

Try the free British Airways American Express card using this referral link below.

http://amex.co.uk/refer/eJIKeOmcG5?XL=MNMNS

Please don't be shy to embellish your income small by entering something substantial to prevent rejection. You can put up 10 #19,000 in other income as well

Please ensure you pay your full outstanding monthly and don't carry over more than 30% credit limit utilisation at the statement close date. Anything above 30% reported to the registries has an adverse effect on credit score.

Ps. I am also a beginner in the UK.
What does this credit utilisation mean?

If I get a limit of £5k approved on the card for instance, I used the whole 5k to buy something today and pay back in full tomorrow.

Is there a penalty for using everything in the first instance?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by yolkman20: 4:07pm On May 08, 2022
bigtt76:
ooh ok ..try this one too.


thanks boss
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by ProfJYK(m): 4:47pm On May 08, 2022
Viruses:

What does this credit utilisation mean?

If I get a limit of £5k approved on the card for instance, I used the whole 5k to buy something today and pay back in full tomorrow.

Is there a penalty for using everything in the first instance?

I don't think there is. I have maxed out my card in the past and paid down immediately after as I have a low limit. Haven't noticed any penalty or adverse effect on my score.

Your spending info is internal to your Issuer. The info reported to registries is statement closing position and once you get that part to as close to zero as possible, you are okay

As for Credit Utilisation, it just goes to paint a picture of how "credit hungry" one is. This can be used to build an idea of how good a money manager one is thereby helping lenders make a decision.

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