Aa One Year Internet Bond 7.21%

CluelessJock

Dagobert wrote: »

I typically open bonds with multiple cheques drawn on different current accounts. (I have several high interest current accounts, which I fund up to the threshold.)

Interesting, when I have attempted to do this (by tel.) I have been told it is not possible. resulting loss of interest is not insignificant.

Dagobert

CluelessJock wrote: »

Interesting, when I have attempted to do this (by tel.) I have been told it is not possible. resulting loss of interest is not insignificant.

Done this with B&B, Cheshire, Derbyshire and probably others no probs.

ultrapop

Just spoken to AA for the 6th time since last week.

They have just said they are working on new account applications received on 9/10/08.

The chap that I spoke to last week said a system generated email will be sent out with the online user id on the night the account is opened.

Has anyone received such email? Thanks.

Speculator

Yes,you will get an email the day after your cheque has been paid in.

contents of email:

Dear Mr Hacken Lee,

Thank you for opening an AA Internet Savings Account. To help you access your account for the first time, just follow these quick and easy steps to hassle-free and secure savings.

1. When you log in for the first time you'll need your Access Token which is 88888888
2. You'll also need your username. For security reasons we'll send this to you in your welcome letter. Please keep this Access Token safe until you receive your username. Please note as this is sent by Royal Mail 1st Class post it may take 5 working days for you to receive this.
3. When you've got your Access Token and username handy go to https://www.theAA.com/savings.
4. On the Savings homepage, choose the 'ACTIVATE' button.
5. Enter your username and Access Token and select 'Next'.
6. Choose your password and security details.
7. Now you're ready to start saving and earning interest.

ultrapop

Speculator wrote: »

Yes,you will get an email the day after your cheque has been paid in.

Thanks for your reply.

Does it mean if I receive the email tomorrow, I will need to transfer the amount in to my current account tomorrow for the cheque to clear on working day number 3? Thanks.

Speculator

yes, thats what I do. I normally do the transfer just after midnight.

katybull86

Hi all.

Apologies if this point has been raised already, or if it is "off-topic" - I'm pretty new at this.

So far this thread seems to cover cheque deposits, but when I applied on-line on 7th October I was not given any options - I was informed that my initial deposit (which I had to specify) would be taken by Direct Debit from my linked account, which was the same as the one I have for my other AA accounts.

I have received letters pretty soon after through the post confirming the account setup and that the Direct Debit had been "processed". However, my linked account still does not show the transfer has occurred. I can access the new AA account on-line, but it is showing zero balance and no pending transactions. It also does not permit deposits.

I have sent 2 emails to AA over the last 2 weeks and all I've had back so far is the automated acknowledgement and a reference number.

Any ideas? I am afraid that this delay will mean I miss the deadline through no fault of my own.

Cheers

Speculator

No idea, you could try calling 01902 325504 and choose option 2 to speak to an advisor. It's cheaper than the 0845 number on their website.

katybull86

I called them as you suggested and spoke to a very helpful young lady in Wolverhampton. It appeared that there had been a few initial technical teething problems on the website and there was no transaction pending for my account. She suggested I could either make a deposit again through their website (Direct Debit), or set up a BACS transfer from my Linked account, or send a cheque as long as it arrived by the deadline (Friday 24th).

I discovered that the Make Deposit button was now available on their website, so made the request and it is now showing on the Pending Transactions page.

Looks like I'm sorted. Thanks again for your help, Spectator.

Froglet

Just to let those of you know who are still concerned as to whether your cheque gets there in time.

I waited about a week for the application letter requesting a cheque,after applying over the net.

I sent the form and cheque back last Thursday,got an email yesterday to say it had been opened and on checking my current account just now,the money has been taken.So not bad going,when you consider how busy they will have been ,especially when the interest rate dropped so much.