Nationwide Flex Direct Application??

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GTR_King
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Applied for Nationwide Flex Direct Account for the 5% interest rate for 12 months .

Applied online got an email straight away (After application) saying I have been accepted but need identification from me before account can be opened.... (Why bother doing it online could of done it in branch)

Dose this mean I have been accepted & just need to bring ID to branch??

Can I bring the ID anytime or do I have to wait till I receive letter in post?

Would driving Licence & bank statements from my other 2 accounts do?

Can you get the 5% interest rate if you have paper statements?
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  • tom222
    tom222 Posts: 70 Forumite
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    I opened a FD account 3 days ago and was told instantly I had been approved... then I got an email about 10 mins later like yours, saying they require ID to set the account up. Then yesterday I got an email saying the account was up and running (I hadn't taken them ID). Bit strange... just wait a couple of days and see if the same happens to you.
  • GTR_King
    GTR_King Posts: 1,795 Forumite
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    edited 3 September 2015 at 8:26PM
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    ok thanks I applied yesterday & got an email at 19.10 so 10 mins after applied for the account & got instant acceptant/approval for the account

    So usually 2-3 days after you have completed the application you get another email??

    What did this email say?? Tell you that your pin/card is on it's way??
  • YorkshireBoy
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    GTR_King wrote: »
    Can you get the 5% interest rate if you have paper statements?
    A more fundamental question would be *can* you have paper statements?

    I'll leave you to read the T&Cs to see whether that's possible. Start with condition 3.1 in the FlexDirect section of their Current Account T&Cs.
  • GTR_King
    GTR_King Posts: 1,795 Forumite
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    edited 4 September 2015 at 4:45PM
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    Ok I have checked looks like I can have paper statements....

    Can I go branch tommorrw with Driving Lience/Bank statement for my ID to open account??

    Haven't got letter in post yet

    Haven't got any things off then list for proof of addres

    Whole point of applying online is no need to go branch :)
  • colsten
    colsten Posts: 17,597 Forumite
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    GTR_King wrote: »
    Ok I have checked looks like I can have paper statements....


    You can indeed, and you will get 0% interest if you do.
  • GTR_King
    GTR_King Posts: 1,795 Forumite
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    Ok thanks so to get the 5% you need paperless statement
  • colsten
    colsten Posts: 17,597 Forumite
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    OOOPs, sorry, you don't need paperless statements in order to get interest on the Nationwide FlexDirect. For some weird reason, I thought you were talking about TSB Plus :o
  • GTR_King
    GTR_King Posts: 1,795 Forumite
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    Ok thanks I have TSB classic plus
  • tom222
    tom222 Posts: 70 Forumite
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    GTR_King wrote: »
    ok thanks I applied yesterday & got an email at 19.10 so 10 mins after applied for the account & got instant acceptant/approval for the account

    So usually 2-3 days after you have completed the application you get another email??

    What did this email say?? Tell you that your pin/card is on it's way??

    We're pleased to say your application has been accepted and welcome to your new FlexDirect Account.

    Your Personal Summary
    Customer Number: XXXXXXXXXX
    Account Number: XXXXXXXX

    We hope that you enjoy the features that your new account offers and the services that Nationwide provides.

    What happens next?

    We'll send your card and PIN including your full account number and sort code, to you within the next 7-10 working days. You can find more information about your account, including the terms and conditions on the download section on our website.

    ---

    This was after I received this email -

    We're pleased to let you know your application has been accepted, we just need some identification from you before your account can be opened.


    What happens next?
    We need you to visit one of our branches to show us some ID. Our website will help you find your nearest branch.

    Click here to find out what forms of ID we can accept.

    We'll also send you a letter within the next few days confirming this.


    ---

    And I've just now received another email (in fact, 2 identical emails), saying my switch is underway.
    Also, hope you opened it via TopCashback for the extra £75.75 ;)
  • GTR_King
    GTR_King Posts: 1,795 Forumite
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    edited 4 September 2015 at 7:29PM
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    ok thanks I am still going branch tomorrow to get it sorted if got no email by then.

    I hope I am not in branch to long.

    So you got that email 3 days after you applied for your account??

    Should I still go branch tomz
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