Recovering Up to £3,900 Before Summer by Exposing Mis-sold Car Finance and Energy Bills: A Guide
Summer's approaching, and here's your guide to padding your wallet with extra cash! Stand a chance to reclaim up to £2,600, so don't forget to jot down these essential dates.
Prevention Meter Compenstation: £1,000 Up for Grabs
Good news for prepayment meter customers! Due to energy providers' rule breaches during the installation process, prepayment meter users could receive compensation, with debt being waived for some. A whopping £18.6 million will be distributed among at least 40,000 customers across eight energy companies, including Scottish Power, EDF, and E.ON. No need to lift a finger - your supplier will reach out if you're eligible for a payout. The amount you'll receive varies based on the rule violations in your case, ranging from £40 for poor record keeping to £1,000 for being forcefully switched. Don't hesitate to file a complaint if you feel you were treated unfairly.
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Mastercard Compensation Update: Are You Due Cashback?
Mastercard is compensating 47 million customers who made purchases from 1992 to 2008 due to wrongly imposed fees on transactions. You might be eligible for a payout, even if you didn't use a Mastercard during the mentioned period. Register on the mastercardconsumerclaim.co.uk website to be notified when the online portal launches and claim your share, expected to be between £45 to £70, by the end of the year.
Car Finance Compensation Update: Could You Get a Payout?
If you financed a car, van, or motorbike between 2008 and January 28, 2021, watch out for compensation. The Financial Conduct Authority discovered that car dealers inflated interest rates by earning hidden commissions. The compensation scheme could be opt-in or opt-out. Contact the lender you signed your finance agreement with for more information on the payout process.
Energy Bills Compensation: £215 Cashback
Did you build up too much energy credit during the warmer months? Request a refund! Uswitch suggests doing so if your credit balance is more than two months' worth of bill payments. Energy suppliers currently hold £3.3 billion in customer credit, while the average consumer raked in £215 in surplus credit last year, according to Ofgem. To start the refund process, gather your updated meter reading, as it will be required for the refund to be processed.
Choco Horror: Your Daily Treat Might Be Discontinued
Get your fix of the sweet stuff before it's too late! Cadbury's confirmed it'd be discontinuing its beloved biscuit treat, sending chocoholics into a frenzy. Grab your bars before they disappear!
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- To further boost your personal finances, don't forget to explore compensation opportunities, such as the potential payouts from car finance or Mastercard transactions.
2.Minimizing energy waste in the winter is an effective way to optimize your personal-finance situation, and requesting a refund for excess energy credit during the summer months can also provide additional savings.
