RBS switch - which Scottish branch have you decided to transfer to?

pipsi_2

Received my transfer request form through the post today.

Now having to decide which branch i would like to switch to so i can move my English account to a Scottish branch.

The branch i have requested to switch to is St Andrews because i once lived there.

I noticed on the main thread regarding the switch that some have picked branches in the far flung Scottish isles.

Where have you all requested to transfer to and why? Sticking a pin in a map or because of some attachment to a certain place?

huw01

I've opted for the Oban branch due to historic family connections with that area. Apparently centuries ago (so the story goes) my ancestors were driven out of the area for sheep rustling. If that's true or not I don't know

chambta

I'm going for Tongue for obvious reasons.

It's also one of the smallest branches so they'll be confused to find a random bloke in the English East Midlands has opened an account.

scubaangel

When I get my paper work its either going to be Oban or Stirling, both towns I love to visit.

Phantom_Flan_Flinger

pipsi wrote: »

Where have you all requested to transfer to and why? Sticking a pin in a map or because of some attachment to a certain place?

I've decided to open a NatWest account. My new card should be here any day.

Snakeeyes21

How do you request a transfer? I recieved the letter this morning saying my local branch will be getting sold to santander, I only opened an RBS account to get away from those bunch of jokers at A&L

System

Call them up for a change of branch form.

I would suggest you just open a NatWest account unless your very attached to the RBS brand as you'll retain local branch access.

Snakeeyes21 wrote: »

How do you request a transfer? I received the letter this morning saying my local branch will be getting sold to santander, I only opened an RBS account to get away from those bunch of jokers at A&L

sassy_one

How do I get a transfer request form to transfer my account to a Scottish branch?

I am in England

sassy_one

Just read how to get a transfer form, thanks

Another question, once my account is transferred to a Scottish branch of RBS, how can I operate my account (paying money in/taking it out) ??

NatWest??


I do not like any other bank, so want to stay with them

BASFORDLAD

I selected Glasgow central branch but i opened a new account instead of account transfer as i wanted to be in control of transfering account etc etc

System

You shouldn't have any problem paying money in via NatWest, but bear in mind you'll have to use a paper pay-in book and everything (cash included) will take a few days to appear on your account.

As for taking money out, you'll be restricted to using cash machines.

So if you rarely use the branch, then you'll be fine. If you need regular branch access then you would be better to changing to NatWest.

sassy-one wrote: »

Just read how to get a transfer form, thanks

Another question, once my account is transferred to a Scottish branch of RBS, how can I operate my account (paying money in/taking it out) ??

NatWest??


I do not like any other bank, so want to stay with them