On Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:02:56 +0100, Pete Verdon
d wrote:

I sometimes find it convenient to keep two wallets in different sets of
clothing. At present, I swap my debit/cash card from one to the other,
but it would be nice not to have to. Is there such a thing as a second
debit card on the same account, like his&hers cards for a couple but
both in my name? I can't see why this presents an intrinsic problem, but
I've never heard of it being offered.

Obviously I could have a second account, but that's a lot of
complication just to avoid swapping cards over when I change from work
clothes into BBQ shorts.

At present I'm with Halifax, but I'm curious whether this exists anywhere.

I don't know whether this is possible in the UK, but all accounts I
hold with HSBC overseas allow you to have multiple account types
encoded into a single debit or credit card. I have my savings, current
and credit accounts all encoded into a single credit card, so I only
need to carry one card around which does everything. That leaves the
normal ATM card that came with my current account free as a spare. I
normally keep this card in the glove compartment of my car as a backup
in case I forget my wallet when I leave home or lose it somehow.

Chris