Opening accounts by phone on weekends

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Ed-1
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Can anyone confirm whether they've been able to successfully open a current account by phone with either of Lloyds, Halifax or TSB on a Saturday or Sunday.

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  • jennifernil
    jennifernil Posts: 5,580 Forumite
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    We did one with TSB on a Saturday.
  • jonesMUFCforever
    jonesMUFCforever Posts: 28,898 Forumite
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    Is this going to be a new craze??
  • agrinnall
    agrinnall Posts: 23,344 Forumite
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    If you're asking specifically in regard to this weekend then it's possible that some services may be unavailable as part of the clock change process, even outside the outage times.
  • Ed-1
    Ed-1 Posts: 3,892 Forumite
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    agrinnall wrote: »
    If you're asking specifically in regard to this weekend then it's possible that some services may be unavailable as part of the clock change process, even outside the outage times.

    No, wasn't referring specifically, just weekends in general as I've never tried it. Didn't know whether their 'account opening team' would be available on weekends.
  • anoncol
    anoncol Posts: 982 Forumite
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    Ed-1 wrote: »
    No, wasn't referring specifically, just weekends in general as I've never tried it. Didn't know whether their 'account opening team' would be available on weekends.

    Most banks it's automated with out any human intervention at all so there is no team.
  • paragon909
    paragon909 Posts: 1,498 Forumite
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    Ed-1 wrote: »
    No, wasn't referring specifically, just weekends in general as I've never tried it. Didn't know whether their 'account opening team' would be available on weekends.

    Why dont you just call their number and see if their open lol. not exactly hard to do.

    Or just open the account online.
  • Lloyds_Bank
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    Ed-1 wrote: »
    Can anyone confirm whether they've been able to successfully open a current account by phone with either of Lloyds, Halifax or TSB on a Saturday or Sunday.

    Hi Ed-1,

    I guess this might be a little late for you now, but you can apply for an account with us by phone on a Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 6pm (0800 015 4000 / 01733 347 007).

    Thanks,

    Craig
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  • jamesperrett
    jamesperrett Posts: 1,009 Forumite
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    Last time I tried to open a Lloyds account at the weekend they refused as I already had another account with them and they would only open accounts for new customers at weekends.
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