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Halifax pulling out of Ireland.

  • 09-02-2010 03:22PM
    #1
    RoadKillTs
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,710 ✭✭✭


    750 jobs! huge blow to the jobs market :(

    Link


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  • #2
    SV
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,533 ✭✭✭SV


    wtf!?
    who else does a debit visa cards ? :(


  • #3
    Gillington
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,555 ✭✭✭Gillington


    Yeah it was on thecards for a while but I think we're in the wrong forum!


  • #4
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    They're open on Saturdays you know.


  • #5
    Jumpy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,606 ✭✭✭Jumpy


    Howard Browns goin down.


  • #6
    Hellrazer
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 11,242 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hellrazer


    So if theyre withdrawing all service from Ireland would I get away with not paying my CC bill ;)


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  • #7
    billbond4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,463 ✭✭✭billbond4


    hmm wonder what happens to the mortgage I have with them ?


  • #8
    RoadKillTs
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,710 ✭✭✭RoadKillTs


    hmm wonder what happens to the mortgage I have with them ?

    The just write it off :D


  • #9
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,060 ✭✭✭✭biko


    The bank is to close 44 retail branches across the country and it’s also closing its call centre in Dundalk, Co. Louth.
    That's a lot of families affected.


  • #10
    billbond4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,463 ✭✭✭billbond4


    Awh that would be a shame if they did that :D
    Throw it on the NAMA heap or something


  • #11
    Dunjohn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,345 ✭✭✭Dunjohn


    billbond4 wrote: »
    hmm wonder what happens to the mortgage I have with them ?

    "Existing mortgage holders will be catered for."

    ... sweet, you get catering now, too?


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  • #12
    NothingMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,178 ✭✭✭✭NothingMan


    Poor Colm Meaney. It was the best thing he's done since Star Trek!


  • #13
    billbond4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,463 ✭✭✭billbond4


    hmm tasty.

    But on a serious note, I see that RTE website says that Halifax has 1600 employees in Ireland, thats a lot of people effected.


  • #14
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,046 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    SV wrote: »
    wtf!?
    who else does a debit visa cards ? :(

    Ulster Bank.. Love mine.


  • #15
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Ulster Bank.. Love mine.
    What's this about a debit visa card?


  • #16
    RoadKillTs
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,710 ✭✭✭RoadKillTs


    But on a serious note, I see that RTE website says that Halifax has 1600 employees in Ireland, thats a lot of people effected.

    They have updated the site now

    Link


  • #17
    NothingMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,178 ✭✭✭✭NothingMan


    MagicMarker wrote: »
    What's this about a debit visa card?


    Well it's basically a laser card you can use anywhere that accepts Visa. ie. Online. Sounds handy, and could get me out of trouble with my credit card bill.


  • #18
    Buford T Justice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,277 ✭✭✭Buford T Justice


    Thats a lot of jobs.

    Shite......


  • #19
    BluePlanet
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    Feck it i've a fixed term deposit with them.
    Just rang and they're not answering their phones.
    There's a message up about a staff meeting and phone lines will re-open tomorrow at 9.


  • #20
    SV
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,533 ✭✭✭SV


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Ulster Bank.. Love mine.

    Nice one.. :D


  • #21
    the_barfly1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 578 ✭✭✭the_barfly1


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Ulster Bank.. Love mine.

    Got mine in the post this morning actually :D


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  • #22
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 31,828 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    RoadKillTs wrote: »
    They have updated the site now

    Link

    linky no workee!


  • #23
    Buford T Justice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,277 ✭✭✭Buford T Justice


    BluePlanet wrote: »
    Feck it i've a fixed term deposit with them.
    Just rang and they're not answering their phones.
    There's a message up about a staff meeting and phone lines will re-open tomorrow at 9.

    I'd say they're all in the pub.

    We had our 'Staff Meeting' where we were told the same story (as in ye're all gettin shafted) and the whole site left and went to the pub

    Can't say I blame them at all


  • #24
    RoadKillTs
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,710 ✭✭✭RoadKillTs


    sorry :o

    Link that actually works


  • #25
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 31,828 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    RoadKillTs wrote: »
    sorry :o

    Link that actually works

    Can't believe the "related Stories" Union welcomes Bank of Scotland review , someone's slipped up there


  • #26
    ldee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28 ✭ldee


    HALIFAX PULLING OUT OF IRELAND
    RoadKillTs wrote: »
    750 jobs! huge blow to the jobs market :(

    Link

    op you're a dirty little monkey.....:D


  • #27
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,046 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    That right there is why I love After Hours..


  • #28
    Dean820
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,099 ✭✭✭Dean820


    NothingMan wrote: »
    Well it's basically a laser card you can use anywhere that accepts Visa. ie. Online. Sounds handy, and could get me out of trouble with my credit card bill.

    Do you get charged interest and stuff for buying things online? I have one but I'm afraid I'll be fleeced.


  • #29
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,046 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    MagicMarker wrote: »
    What's this about a debit visa card?
    Dean820 wrote: »
    Do you get charged interest and stuff for buying things online? I have one but I'm afraid I'll be fleeced.

    There's no line of credit so no interest.. I think you got pay extra when you use it abroad.

    Someone told me all laser/atm cards in Ulster Bank are being changed to Visa Debit when re-issued so I don't think they can fleece us if it's being forced on us..


  • #30
    geeky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,380 ✭✭✭geeky


    Major shame, though it's been on the cards for a while now.


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  • #31
    ejmaztec
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,348 ✭✭✭✭ejmaztec


    Hellrazer wrote: »
    So if theyre withdrawing all service from Ireland would I get away with not paying my CC bill ;)

    No doubt one of their patella-drilling specialists will be contacting you shortly.


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