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"People who do not have access to a bank account pay an extra £485 a year for everyday bills and services, research from an account provider suggests.

More than 1.2 million Britons do not have a bank account, so miss out on discounts reserved for those who pay bills by direct debit, said Pockit."

From "Lack of bank account 'costs £500 extra a year' in bills - BBC News".

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Lottery bosses have refused to pay out a £4million jackpot to two players who they suspect had bought the ticket with a stolen debit card.

Organisers Camelot grew suspicious of Mark Goodram, 36, and Jon-Ross Watson, 31, when it emerged neither of them had a bank account to receive the winnings.

From Lottery bosses refuse to pay £4million jackpot over 'stolen debit card' | Daily Mail Online.

 

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