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Help! Any advice from a saving expert (A&L)

Hi, i'm Theresa I just turned 19, and I wanted to apply for a real current account with (A&L and Coop) however ive had difficulties with completing my application form. Well right now im not employed so i'm not sure if i should enter my previous job or leave that section blank whenever i fill in the application.
Will having a job increase my chances of getting the account?
also out of curisosity do bank actually contact your employers for a information about you?

thank for reading my post and i'm looking forward to your responses.

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  • YorkshireBoy
    YorkshireBoy Posts: 31,541 Forumite
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    Well right now im not employed so i'm not sure if i should enter my previous job or leave that section blank whenever i fill in the application.
    You should answer all questions truthfully...you're unemployed.
    Will having a job increase my chances of getting the account?
    Isn't the A&L Premier 21 account specifically for people of your age, ie 16-20? In which case it's quite likely they're students and therefore not working?
    also out of curisosity do bank actually contact your employers for a information about you?
    Don't even go there! ;)
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