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UK Bank Statement..
Posted: Sun 23 Nov 2014 2:10 pm
by The Dog Walker
Please, can anyone tell me what WFP represents when connected with a credit?
Re: UK Bank Statement..
Posted: Sun 23 Nov 2014 2:38 pm
by Dalartokat
I maybe wrong but I think it's World Food Programme. Due to the Ebola outbreak it was suggested that everyone who held a bank account or Mobile would be asked to donate £5. I had this on my mobile by way of a message and you text your reply "ye or ne"
In what context have these initials appeared, does it look like money has been deducted or are they asking? As I say it could be a wrong guess.
Re: UK Bank Statement..
Posted: Sun 23 Nov 2014 2:45 pm
by Dalartokat
Just reading again I must be wrong because you are saying credit, has money been credited then?
Re: UK Bank Statement..
Posted: Sun 23 Nov 2014 2:58 pm
by Darrener2
It is probably your winter fuel payment.
I believe they are due around about now.
I apologise if I am mistaken and you are not old enough to receive this.
D2
Re: UK Bank Statement..
Posted: Sun 23 Nov 2014 3:00 pm
by Dalartokat
That's it Darrener, they are all being paid at the moment, you've cracked it!
Re: UK Bank Statement..
Posted: Sun 23 Nov 2014 3:58 pm
by mrsgee
Yep I would say Winter Fuel Payment.........lucky you.
Re: UK Bank Statement..
Posted: Sun 23 Nov 2014 4:16 pm
by kaiserphil
Yes, I have just received mine.
Re: UK Bank Statement..
Posted: Sun 23 Nov 2014 5:12 pm
by Owl Lady
Make the best of it, I was told by that dept last year that they are stopping it for all expats from 2015 World wide!! I think it was also muted in the press as well.
Re: UK Bank Statement..
Posted: Mon 24 Nov 2014 8:59 am
by The Dog Walker
Many thanks to you all, yes, it is a Winter Fuel Credit --whoopee!!
Re: UK Bank Statement..
Posted: Mon 24 Nov 2014 11:28 am
by kaiserphil
Owl Lady wrote:Make the best of it, I was told by that dept last year that they are stopping it for all expats from 2015 World wide!! I think it was also muted in the press as well.
They have also suggested removing the tax allowance for expats. My government pension is taxable in the UK, but is below the tax allowance.
This move would mean that every penny of my pension would be taxed.
Re: UK Bank Statement..
Posted: Mon 24 Nov 2014 1:41 pm
by sophie
KP, that is one aspect that has really me agitated. Between us we pay UK tax on 6 pensions (some very minor per month and just about pays the pool man). We will really feel a chill if they do stop tax allowance on pensions and yes I suspect this will be last year for WFA. Have been chucked out of the NHS, don't have any grandchildren at state school, don't drive on roads, don't have a bus pass, don't have any UK handouts and yet once again we're going to be clobbered.
Re: UK Bank Statement..
Posted: Mon 24 Nov 2014 1:48 pm
by kaiserphil
As ever Sophie.
And they always go for the vulnerable, those unable to hit back!