I booked a holiday and the balance was due to be taken on 28th June on my Santander card. Today I noticed the money hadn't gone out of the account, so I investigated further. Rang the company. They said they'd notified me on that day that my payment had been declined and I needed to make payment that day. I was actually away at the time, but there was ample money in my account. They said they'd had to cancel the holiday, but could reinstate it if I paid an extra £55. I paid it because I felt we had to, ie might not get another cottage at short notice. Have since contacted Santander who tell me that no attempt was made to take the money from my account. Is this a scam to get extra money??