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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make a claim myself?

Why can I reclaim unfair bank charges going back six years?

Can I claim for a closed account?

What can be included in my claim?


What information do you need in order to process my claim?

What do I need to appoint you and make a claim?

What will it cost me?

Will the bank want to close my account if my claim is successful?

How long will it take?

Will I have to go to court?

Do you have a complaints procedure?

Is your company registered?

 

Can I make a claim myself?

The simple answer to this question is yes. If you would prefer to tackle the Banks and the court system using specialist knowledge, please contact our dedicated team.

 

Why can I reclaim unfair bank charges going back six years?

The Statute of Limitations determines that a debt can be claimed for a period of up to six years from the date it is incurred.

 

Can I claim for a closed account?

Yes, so long as you have the account details.

 

What can be included in my claim?

We will try and reclaim charges made by Banks, Mortgage Lenders and Credit Card Companies for late payments on loans, referred cheques, direct debits, standing orders and exceeding overdraft limits while also requesting interest at the appropriate rate.

 

What information do you need in order to process my claim?

To initiate a claim we need to know the charges that you have incurred over the last six years. If you do not already have this information we can make a ‘subject access request' to the bank or financial institution. Under the terms of the Data Protection Act they are legally bound to provide this information within 40 days and can charge a fee of no more than £10 for providing it.

 

What do I need to appoint you and make a claim?

Simply request and return our claim form or click here to claim on-line. One of our claims advisors will review your claim and if they feel you have been subjected to unfair penalty charges they will forward our Service Agreement and Authorities to enable us to make contact with the bank or financial institution.

 

What will it cost me?

We work a simple ‘No Win, No Fee' system. We will only charge you if we manage to secure you compensation. Our rates are 25% (inclusive of VAT) of any compensation you receive up to a maximum charge of £1,200 (inclusive of VAT). Many of our competitors do not limit the amount they charge.

 

Will the bank want to close my account if my claim is successful?

Unfortunately the threat of your account being closed down can not be eliminated, however this occurs in very few instances. The banks are not allowed to treat any person raising a complaint disproportionately to other customers. In the rare event that you are threatened with your account being closed down we would write to the Information Commissioner or Ombudsman on your behalf and inform them of this retaliatory action.

 

How long will it take?

The process will take between 8 and 12 weeks as the Banks will try and use stalling tactics during the whole procedure. This will be reduced if you already have copies of your statements.

 

Will I have to go to court?

No, we will pursue your claim up to the Small Claims Court or Financial Ombudsman on your behalf.

 

Do you have a complaints procedure?

Yes, we have a clear and comprehensive structure in place that can be found on our website.

 

Is your company regulated?

Yes, we are regulated by the ministry of justice under the terms of ‘The Compensation Act 2006'. This has been a legal requirement for all Claims Companies since 27 th April 2007 .

 

Please Note: The completion of the online form does not place you or Vendside Limited under any legal obligation whatsoever, so you have got nothing to lose. Start your claim today and avoid the risk of losing out.

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