As Spandau Ballet said… “you are Gold!” – But did you necessarily want to be?
It has come to light over the years that more and more Lloyds bank customers were told that they were eligible or that they qualified for a Gold account. This certainly would make you feel like you are a special customer. This package bank account, priced at £12.95 a month, came with a selection of benefits (see full list below) and is no longer available for new customers.
Why Gold?
The banks chose specific names for their package bank accounts, names that sound exciting, exclusive, names that are attractive to customers. This sales strategy is used in many industries to make customers feel as though they are part of something special. The problem is, many of these customers didn’t need any of the products included in the accounts. In fact, in some cases, customers weren’t even aware that they had been upgraded to a Gold account.
Do I qualify for a refund on my Lloyds bank fees?
Do you remember when you upgraded your account?
Was it even you that requested the upgrade?
Did you feel like you didn’t have a choice but to upgrade?
Were you mis-sold the account?
Did they not explain the details of the account?
Have you used any of the benefits of the account?
Have you been upgraded more than once? (Silver, Platinum, Premier)
If any of these questions have sparked concern, you may qualify for a refund on your bank fees. Not only that, you would also be able to claim for 8% interest as a compensation. Why not check if you qualify and fill out our online claim form. Alternatively, you can give our office a call and one of our customer consultants will be happy to help. Our Freephone number is 0800 007 3777.
Benefits that came with the Lloyds Gold Account
- Worldwide Travel Insurance
- Breakdown Cover
- Mobile Phone Insurance
- Planned Overdraft
- Card Loss Assistance
- Everyday Offers
- Money Manager
Lloyds Gold Account – Example Statements: