A few years ago, I moved from Lloyds Bank to
#Starling Bank, and until now have been universally happy with their service. However, having just completed the
#CWOps fundamental course, I wanted to send a contribution to the wonderful Buzz (AC6AC) using PayPal and his email address. Unfortunately Starling blocked this, saying they are not allowing international transfers currently, and are working on "improving" their handling of them. The alternative offered is their own international transfer system. This would of course require me to ask for bank details, and an address for the recipient - an email is not enough. They are also blocking Wyse - another alternative I have. I am not happy about this - is this something all banks are implementing? It feels like it is either a possible money laundering prohibition requirement? They wouldn't even let me transfer funds to my PayPal account...
In other news, I want to move to an alternative OS for my phone (Google Pixel 7) but since Starling needs the app to be able to log into their website I have hesitated. Perhaps I am reaching a conjunction where changing banks to one where an app is not required could solve two problems at once! I don't need payment by phone - I have recently taken to using cash wherever possible - better for me, and better for the places where I am spending it! F*ck Google and all the other skimmers!
Suggestions for a better UK bank option welcome along with other suggestions about sending funds to an email address!
Mikel Forcada EA5IYL / N7EES
Paul Jewell
Jim PA8E
Christoph Berg
Søren Kjærsgaard
Ciemon - G4BFG
Darrell Hilliker 👨🦯♾️📡
Fabian Kurz, DJ5CW/SO5CW