Transferring money

[CAJ1]

Does it take longer for money to be transferred from one person's account to another when there is a public holiday? My account is credited on a monthly basis but I've not had anything through yet for April. It leaves the other person's account on the 10th and is usually with me within 3 days.

[annie0000]

Probably wouldn't leave until 14th - stupid really, the system is automatic and it shouldn't matter whether the bank is open or not. You could phone your bank and ask if the transaction is pending.

[CAJ1]

I was thinking it was automatic too and couldn't work out why it wouldn't just go.

I hadn't thought of phoning the bank I'll try that. Thanks

[CAJ1]

I phoned them and they said they can only tell me about my outgoing payments and not any incoming ones. He said it usually takes 3 - 5 days for payments to go through and nothing would have gone through on Friday/Saturday but would have done on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday so he thinks it'll come through tomorrow which is confusing because I count Monday as a public holiday too?

[annie0000]

Me too CAJ. Fingers crossed it is in tomorrow then.

[CAJ1]

Fingers crossed because I'm going to France tomorrow and need the pennies lol! Thanks for your help annie

[annie0000]

Enjoy France - whereabouts you off to? We went to Port Grimaud on the South Coast (near St Tropez) last Summer - going by the prices then, you will need all the cash you can lay your hands on!

[CAJ1]

We're off to Paris but staying outside of the city in Magny-le-Hongre. We thought we'd do a day at Disneyland! A day or two sight-seeing, some shopping etc. It will be great but like you say it seems dear!

[annie0000]

Cost us the best part of 20 Euros for 4 ice lollies and lunch for 4 ( 2 adults, 2 kids - no alcohol, no starters - kids puddings only) 120 Euros!!!! - I think the South of France is particularly expensive, so hopefully not so bad where you are going. Fill you luggage with mars bars in case you get hungry!!! Went to disneyland there back when it first opened (about 92?). Fantastic fun - must take the kids sometime!

[CAJ1]

Whhhaaaatttt?! �120!!! Mars bars - stuff taking clothing, I'll just put food in our suitcases lol! We don't have kids, we just fancied going as we both have the mental age of 10 year olds! :o)

[annie0000]

I didn't have kids when I went either! joking appart, taking a few snacks wouldn't do any harm, that way you get to spend your money on what you want to rather than wasting it on bags of crisps.

Just found this site for disneyland that has some info on therestaurant there and if you click on the restaurant, and then on menu, it gives you an idea of the prices - looks fairly reasonable, and so I would imagine that outside the parc it is likely to be cheaper.

http://www.dlpfoodguide.com/magickingdom.html

[CAJ1]

Thats great, thanks annie. The prices there aren't as bad as I thought they may have been so fingers crossed. Taking snacks does seem like a good plan

[condom]

I am having similar problems. it shows it left my account yesterday but hasnt turned up in my other account. bon voyage mon ami he he