cjmillsnun
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When a comparable point was reached in another thread, it was suggested that the aged person(s) may benefit from appointing a financial Power of Attorney - i.e. someone who would have the authority to make financial decisions and actions on their behalf and/or under their instructions. It was this thread : Railcard (not valid without signature)
I would suggest that for anyone who has reached their 80's and already has a caring frind or relative nearby providing practical assistance, then this should be considered immediately.
and many elderly people would not be happy doing this.
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No they would not. The Disability Discrimination Act has been revoked, and banks are not under a legal obligation to issue chip & signature cards. Many do so as a matter of good customer service.
The DDA was repealed (not revoked) and replaced by the Equality Act. Banks are still bound to supply Chip and Sig cards
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I think the proposal to abolish cheques (which I personally feel should have gone ahead, to be replaced with bank transfers on the German model - if you *must* use paper fill in a slip and take to *your* bank - much cheaper to run!) was just the start.
Neil
fill in a form and take to your bank... That'll work when bank branches are being closed left, right and centre :roll: (sorry for the OT)
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