Ive never had any problems with Nationwide

HSBC closed my account in the end after a one hour "review" over the phone.

Would suggest anyone in UK who plays poker as their main source of income should look into having a backup account in case this happens to them as they couldn't really give a proper reason apart from some Account Conduct/T&C tosh. Guess they just don't like Poker Players/Gamblers...

HSBC have locked my debit card before for depositing to Ladbrokes, gave them a phone and told them it was me who did it and not had any problems since. Will stick to Moneybookers/Stars for buying shares etc from now on

lol. sounds like they're more anti-degen than anti-poker

that is exactly what im doing and Mb is also regulated by the FSA , so there cant rise any complications if you do like this.

I would never bank direct to bank from a pokersites or cash out direct.

Worrying story about this issue, anyone involved in an account closure should keep solid records of everything that happens.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18540832

cliffs on article - incompetent clerk pays cheques into account in error, customer accused of fraud and blacklisted.

if that was the case then i would certainly have heard about it by now

I have transferred my account over to Barclays and the woman there couldn't have been more helpful even after I told her I was a poker players.

Buying everything she offers probably helped though and I'm now insured for absolutelly anything lol.

Just saw this article and it's possibly the reason why HSBC are being extra cautious:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18866018

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