Banking Assistance

Gibberish

14 May 14 14:00

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I'm expecting a payment into my bank account in the next two days but I need to have money today to purchase something through Paypal that I'd like to do ASAP.

I can ask a friend to make an internet transfer from his account to mine but I'm not sure about how this works and if having different banks makes any odds.
Can this transaction be done so the money goes into my account ASAP or will it take a certain amount of time?

I can't see where the problems may be as all companies seem to be able to take MY money INSTANTLY.

Also, is there a charge for this facility and is it a percentage?

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Report kenny mann • May 14, 2014 2:13 PM BST

It used to have to be the same bank, but I'm fairly sure it's instant whatever the banks involved these days.

Report kenny mann • May 14, 2014 2:13 PM BST

no charge with the ones I've done. Use Santander.

Report kenny mann • May 14, 2014 2:14 PM BST

and takes about 3 seconds.

Report Gibberish • May 14, 2014 2:17 PM BST

Thanks Ken...I figure that somewhere down the line the thieving banks will want a cut for their 'inconvenience' at having to work for three seconds and press a button!

Report kenny mann • May 14, 2014 2:22 PM BST

ha ha, I use the facility regularly and it's a big bonus that it works inter bank now. I can't guarantee it with your bank, mind.

Report Gibberish • May 14, 2014 2:31 PM BST

I'm with RBS and my mate is with Barclays so hopefully there won't be any problems - I haven't asked him yet so he may well find out about what he's gonna be doing later through this forum