Unfair Bank Charges

On 27th July the Office of Fair Trading announced that a test case on bank charges is
being referred to the high court. The Financial Services Authority have agreed a
waiver during this court case that allows the banks to put all complaints on hold until
the test case has concluded. The Financial Ombudsman Service have also put their
investigations on hold pending the outcome of the case.

For more information click the following links [ Link 1 | Link 2 ]

Please note that we are still registering complaints so you can still use the online
enquiry form below.

o- It is estimated that British banks make £1.3 billion a year from bank charges.

o- Banks will often charge £25-30 for going overdrawn for as little as £1.

o- On the 5th of April 2006, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) concluded that many of
o- these bank charges were unfair and maybe illegal.

o- Already bank customers have reclaimed millions in unfair bank charges. If you
o- feel that you have been charged unfairly by your bank we can investigate and
o- recover the charges plus the interest on your behalf. Your claim can go back 6 years
o- and even if you have changed bank we can still reclaim your charges.

o- We will make the complaint on your behalf to ensure maximum compensation on
o- a NO WIN NO FEE basis. If you feel you have a claim complete the online enquiry
o- form below or telephone us on 08459 000 800.

Unfair Bank Charges Enquiry Form