Penalised for automated bank Direct Debit system

  • IandJ's Avatar
    Due to one of my Direct Debit (DD) dates falling on a weekend it was not requested until the following week, thereby not being collected within the monthly statement period. Subsequently I did not get my interest payment for that month - very unfair I believe and due to the automated system rather than any pesonal failing. I contacted the helpline and was advised of what had happened, they were apologetic but could do nothing apart from feedback my complaint. For the future I will move all my DD dates to ensure they are all within the statement period. However, I feel that I should be given the intereset for this period as it was beyond my control. I look forward to a response from Tesco on the subject. Yours sincerely, IandJ :-)
  • 3 Replies

  • jayirvine's Avatar
    Employee
    Thanks for your message

    I appreciate this was beyond your control due to the automated nature of the direct debit system, however the advisor you spoke with on the phone was correct. The interest payment on your account is dependent on three direct debits falling within your statement period, if this doesn't happen then we aren't able to credit the interest.

    If you send a private message with your full name, DOB and postcode to @Tesco-Bank I can double check this for you. Please put spaces between all characters, otherwise the system will blank out the information. For example: 2 4 0 1 1 9 7 8 and S E 1 2 1 R T.

    Jay
  • IandJ's Avatar
    Hi Jay,

    Thank's for your reply.

    Whilst I appreciate the T's & C's and the advice of the advisor I would like you to investigate further as I believe this is unfair. I am trying to contact the company to move my DD date forward.

    What other information do you need, I am reluctant to put bank details on an e-mail and I am sorry as I do not understand the '@Tesco-Bank' part of your response.

    Cheers,

    Iain ?
  • RossM's Avatar
    Former Community Manager
    Hi @IandJ if you click on @Tesco-Bank then select the 'Send a Private Message' at the top right hand of the page you will be able to send us your details. In the message explaining your situation, include your name, date of birth and postcode. We do not need to your bank details to locate your account.
    However, for details like your DOB and postcode we ask for you to format it with additional spaces, i.e. A B 1 2 C D and 2 4 1 0 2 0 1 6, otherwise the information is removed by our security system. Alternatively, if you don’t wish to send your details via this platform then please call us on 0345 835 3353 (24/7) and let the advisor know that you would like this to be looked at further.