COVENTRY BS Poppy Bond

westv

Berty wrote: »

I did it online and asked to send application. Got it today and sent it back via registered post. No ID need as they did the electronic check so fingers crossed it will soon be up and running.

I assume the electronic check doesn't work if you've moved house recently as I'm sure Halifax also do an electronic check but they have still asked me to take id into a branch.

evenasus

westv wrote: »

I assume the electronic check doesn't work if you've moved house recently as I'm sure Halifax also do an electronic check but they have still asked me to take id into a branch.

I've lived in this house since it was built over 20 years ago so why they couldn't check me electronically, I don't know.

dougz_2

I am not sure if I need to do the stupid id stunt. It was not particularly clear when I signed up. I have never needed it anywhere else. However I do find hidden in the top corner of the pdf printout, in a box titled "FOR OFFICE USE", the ominous little code "ID REQD", is that a bad sign?

evenasus

dougz wrote: »

I am not sure if I need to do the stupid id stunt. It was not particularly clear when I signed up. I have never needed it anywhere else. However I do find hidden in the top corner of the pdf printout, in a box titled "FOR OFFICE USE", the ominous little code "ID REQD", is that a bad sign?

If you have certified copies of ID, I'd include them.
If you don't, then I would just send your form & cheque. They should then honour your application, even if they have to return it asking for ID,
They did with me.

Must say, they did return my original application & cheque and then the return of my copy ID after my second sending, using special signed for postage.

StarRover

evenasus wrote: »

Must say, they did return my original application & cheque and then the return of my copy ID after my second sending, using special signed for postage.

I've had various accounts with the Coventry for about 8 years now and I've always found them very helpful. The interest rates aren't always top of the comparison tables which is why I moved my ISAs to Icesave. But that as they say is another story!

earlgrey_3

dougz wrote: »

I am not sure if I need to do the stupid id stunt. It was not particularly clear when I signed up. I have never needed it anywhere else. However I do find hidden in the top corner of the pdf printout, in a box titled "FOR OFFICE USE", the ominous little code "ID REQD", is that a bad sign?

Not sure if it's a bad sign but does mean they require the specified ID docs.

Lynt_3

I hope it's safe to send a £20k cheque by post. Too late now.
:eek:

evenasus

earlgrey wrote: »

Not sure if it's a bad sign but does mean they require the specified ID docs.

They require one ID confirming who you are...

• Full old style driving licence (UK) - current, signed*^
• Valid UK photocard driving licence (full or provisional)*^
• EEA photocard driving licence - current*
• Blue disabled driver's pass*
• Passport (UK) - current, valid and full*
• Passport (foreign) - current, valid and full*
• EEA member state identity card
• Pension book^
• DSS retirement pension card BR464 or BR2199 notification
• DSS/benefits book/official notice issued by Benefits Agency
• Birth certificate - under 18 only
• Medical card - under 18 only^
• Northern Ireland voter's card^
• Residence permit issued by Home Office
• Shotgun or firearms certificate - current

Then one confirming your name & address...

• Utilities bill (i.e. gas, electricity) less than 3 months old
• Water or council tax bill - current year
• Full old style driving licence (UK) - current, signed*^
• Valid UK photocard driving licence (full or provisional)*^
• Bank/building society statement less than 3 months old~
• Credit card statement less than 3 months old
• DSS/benefits book/official notice issued by Benefits Agency
• Cable, satellite bill less than 3 months old
• Telephone bill less than 3 months old (excluding mobile phones)
• Medical card (under 18 only)^
• Pension book^
• S352 certificate of tax paid from another institution~
• Mortgage statement - less than 12 months old~
• Home insurance schedule - current
• Local council rent book
• Local council tenancy agreement
• Motor insurance schedule - current
• Solicitor's letter confirming recent house purchase
• Northern Ireland voter's card^

evenasus

Lynt wrote: »

I hope it's safe to send a £20k cheque by post. Too late now.
:eek:

Should be fine, as long as you made it out to yourself.

Lynt_3

evenasus wrote: »

Should be fine, as long as you made it out to yourself.

It was made out to my mum (her application) from my account.

I was going to put the 20k in Egg, but wanted mum to have poppy bond. She had to give 60 days notice on Principality account, and there are still 30 days to go.

Won't it be great when we are all settled, with our new accounts, and we can then get on with living again. :rolleyes:
I've had enough of all this.