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Can you avoid bond cancellation costs?

08 February 2022

When your property is in the market and you cancel your bond, is there any way to avoid the bank’s... cancellation fee? 

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How far is a bank liable if you lose your credit card and pin?

10 July 2020

I lost my wallet with my credit card in it and a piece of paper on which I wrote down... my new card pin number. Because I was hoping I may still find my wallet, I didn’t immediately stop my bank card. A few hours later somebody used my card to pay for food on the other side of town. I then immediately phoned the bank to stop the card and informed the bank that somebody else had my card and pin. The bank told me in that case the bank would not be liable for my losses. Is this true?

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Can a bank transfer funds from one account to another without your permission?

11 November 2019

I have two accounts with the same bank. I am in arrears on my home loan payments but will be... receiving money into my savings account. It’s not my money, but money from my sister that I must use to help arrange for her wedding and expenses. I’m just worried that the bank will see the money and then take it to settle my arrears on my home loan. Can they do this?

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