£1 a day

[Kazz]

Totaly agree there Kim. I buy savings stamps every month put £50 in stamps, sometimes a little more. So after 12 months I have £600 and usually give my sister £300 of that....helps her out.

[angieh]

Has anyone had the experience of trying to take properly counted and bagged coins into a bank and asking to change them for paper money? I got a very frosty reception at my local branch of my own bank - and it was not at peak time or anything like that. I felt like I was being accused of robbing someone's piggy bank. Those Coinstar machines are good, but they take 10%.

[dandysmom]

I've never tried that; I just take my rolled coins along with the checks when I make a deposit. I suspect my bank might be a bit difficult if I had a lot and wanted bills.....
And they are always touting service and customer satisfaction ..

[Kazz]

Originally Posted by angieh

Has anyone had the experience of trying to take properly counted and bagged coins into a bank and asking to change them for paper money? I got a very frosty reception at my local branch of my own bank - and it was not at peak time or anything like that. I felt like I was being accused of robbing someone's piggy bank. Those Coinstar machines are good, but they take 10%.

I've never experienced that although I know people who have. I take my change into my Lloyds branch and no hassle pay it straight in. And Monday when I was there a lady in front of me had £310 of change and paid it into her account then withdrew £300 in notes. No problem I could see.

Be confident and smile. Its all money.

[Jac]

I put £1 a day into a jar as well. I add any £2 coins I get and also 50p at the end of the day. It sounds a lot but I dont miss it and it fairly mounts up.

How do you think I paid for my cats

[babycakes]

I save £2 coins and 50p's and when we go on holiday it pays for that something extra (car hire, upgrade on room, boat trip) it is worth doing and yes I occasionally dip in but not too often. I wish I could save a£1 a day and I may even have a go Kazz and see how I get on. Thanks for the tip. I save pennies, tuppences and five penny pieces and they go to the PDSA

[babycakes]

Originally Posted by angieh

Has anyone had the experience of trying to take properly counted and bagged coins into a bank and asking to change them for paper money? I got a very frosty reception at my local branch of my own bank - and it was not at peak time or anything like that. I felt like I was being accused of robbing someone's piggy bank. Those Coinstar machines are good, but they take 10%.

You can take it bagged to the post office they don't mind it

[Donna]

Am I the only one that sees today's banking as a problem for saving coins? My pay goes into my bank and all bills are sorted through direct debit. I pay for anything on my debit card whether it be £10 for petrol or £3 for some bread and milk. I NEVER use cash!!! So how does somebody like me save their coins? I never have any lol

[Kazz]

Originally Posted by Donna

Am I the only one that sees today's banking as a problem for saving coins? My pay goes into my bank and all bills are sorted through direct debit. I pay for anything on my debit card whether it be £10 for petrol or £3 for some bread and milk. I NEVER use cash!!! So how does somebody like me save their coins? I never have any lol

Simple put a direct debit into action putting £7 a week or £28 a month into a savings account....

[Donna]

Originally Posted by Kazz

Simple put a direct debit into action putting £7 a week or £28 a month into a savings account....

Doh!!! Didnt think of that!!!!