MPs Want to Keep Cheques
Reports are appearing that MPs want to stop banks scrapping cheques.
I did write one a few weeks ago and it took three weeks to clear into my account. So why does anybody bother writing them, except to stretch their cash flow.
I also had three panes of double glazing replaced. I did the transfer before the glazier left. That way, if they don’t get the payment it’s not my fault.
The Anonymous Widower 
When sending money to an individual who cannot accept credit/debit payments whose account details you dont have and/or dont want to have.
Liz
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