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West Bromwich Building Society Star Easy Access Account 6.55%

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  • caliston
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    Anyone know where to send the application form to? It doesn't say anywhere on it or on the website. The website gives their Principal Address as 374 High St, West Brom but is that the right place to send it?
  • bristolleedsfan
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    caliston wrote: »
    Anyone know where to send the application form to? It doesn't say anywhere on it or on the website. The website gives their Principal Address as 374 High St, West Brom but is that the right place to send it?


    Yip thats the head office. send there is fine. B70 8LR

    Best to post asap with minimum initial investment as they say that they wont honour applications that are in the post should they make the account not available to new account openings. ( obviously they would honour applications that they have already received.)
  • roddydogs
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    Yes, but if they do withdraw it wont that mean that any further investment will not be accepted?, even if youve opened an account (as per NR)?
  • 10_66
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    Once opened, you can add at any time to this account. http://www.westbrom.co.uk/westbrom/download.savingsapppack.pdf?product=3484
  • roddydogs
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    yes but if you look at no 5 says "can be withdrawn at any time", i dont think you will be allowed to put more money in after its withdrawn, can anyone confirm this?
  • 10_66
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    If you aren't allowed to add to it once the account has been withdrawn they normally say so. If there's nothing in the T&C then it won't apply. That normally applies to fixed rate term accounts.
  • bristolleedsfan
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    roddydogs wrote: »
    yes but if you look at no 5 says "can be withdrawn at any time", i dont think you will be allowed to put more money in after its withdrawn, can anyone confirm this?


    Once its withdrawn to new account openings, existing accounts can be added to as normal and withdrawals made as per terms and conditions.

    Anybody that completes application online and prints off to post will get an email stating that should the account be withdrawn to new account openings, new applications that are in the post wont be honoured.

    Best to send new application with a nominal amount and dont move remaining funds to current account until u have confirmation of account opening. ( unless your current acount pays high interest.;) )
  • bristolleedsfan
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    Star Easy Access Savings Account - Withdrawal


    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Our 'Star Easy Access Savings Account' has been extremely popular and due to overwhelming demand, the account has now been withdrawn.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]If you haven’t yet sent your application - You still have time, however application forms must be received by our offices by 5th March at the latest.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]If you have already sent your application - Please be aware that we are currently processing a large number of applications for this account, and due to its popularity, account confirmation letters could take longer than normal to dispatch.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Should you wish to obtain an update on the progress of your application, please call 0845 338 7265.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Please note that you are receiving this email because you recently applied through our website for a Star account, and provided your email address. This is a one time email and your email address will not be used for future marketing purposes unless you have specifically asked for it.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]We would like to thank you for your interest in a West Brom savings account.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Yours Sincerely[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The West Brom[/FONT]


    This is what they said on 3rd February :rolleyes:

    "Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw this account at any time and
    cannot guarantee funds until we have received your application and opened your
    account. Any application received in the post after the account has been withdrawn
    will be immediately returned to you. "
  • emma396
    emma396 Posts: 760 Forumite
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    bristolleedsfan wrote: »
    Star Easy Access Savings Account - Withdrawal


    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Our 'Star Easy Access Savings Account' has been extremely popular and due to overwhelming demand, the account has now been withdrawn.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]If you haven’t yet sent your application - You still have time, however application forms must be received by our offices by 5th March at the latest.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]If you have already sent your application - Please be aware that we are currently processing a large number of applications for this account, and due to its popularity, account confirmation letters could take longer than normal to dispatch.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Should you wish to obtain an update on the progress of your application, please call 0845 338 7265.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Please note that you are receiving this email because you recently applied through our website for a Star account, and provided your email address. This is a one time email and your email address will not be used for future marketing purposes unless you have specifically asked for it.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]We would like to thank you for your interest in a West Brom savings account.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Yours Sincerely[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The West Brom[/FONT]


    This is what they said on 3rd February :rolleyes:

    "Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw this account at any time and
    cannot guarantee funds until we have received your application and opened your
    account. Any application received in the post after the account has been withdrawn
    will be immediately returned to you. "

    i got that today!! i applied on the 24th after reading about it on here, they lie!! it wasn't withdrawn when they send u that email.i've just had to call my parents to send me my cheque book to get it sent to them by the 5th
  • bristolleedsfan
    bristolleedsfan Posts: 12,647 Forumite
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    emma396 wrote: »
    they lie!!

    Well how about this gaah.gif

    Closed "privileged account" balance rolled in today. SIGH.gif

    15th February: 100.00 was transferred to new Star Account. :j

    Entry 25 Feb was started then changed to 22 Feb :huh:

    22 Feb account was made up with interest and closed. ( cheque dated 22nd February so interest stopped being paid on 21st February )

    Covering letter dated 25th February, envelope postmarked 26th February, Posted second class. sneaky.gif

    Received today so Westbromwich BS will retain interest on the money till at least next monday, amount involved is irrelevant, its the principal. :mad:
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