Welcome Landsbanki!

gt94sss2

Deleted_User wrote:

The only problem I had was with the passport section. It is not just the passport number that is required, but the 30 (rough count) reference along the bottom!!! Not entirely happy about parting with my passport number, but the site purports to be secure (padlock, https etc.)

Supplying the passport number and/or driving licence details is optional - I did not bother supplying any and have not been asked for any further information.

Interestingly, their application form is very similar to Newcastle Building Society's online one (including the option of supplying passport/driving licence details to help confirm ID) and Icesave appear to have based their UK operation in Newcastle.. wonder if there is a connection

Regards
Sunil

[Deleted User]

gt94sss2 wrote:

Interestingly, their application form is very similar to Newcastle Building Society's online one (including the option of supplying passport/driving licence details to help confirm ID) and Icesave appear to have based their UK operation in Newcastle.. wonder if there is a connection

Probably because it is one of the nearest places in England to Iceland, and the weather conditions are similar!

(Warning: This is a joke)

[Deleted User]

FYI. Landsbanki press release -

http://www.landsbanki.is/index.aspx?GroupID=720&NewsID=6728&y=0&p=0

Cypher

I've also just applied and also got asked for the proof of ID.

Proof of Residency required for Applicant 1:

Please provide one of the following documents:

-Credit card statement (maximum of 3 months old)
-Water Rate Bill (maximum of 12 months old)
-Council Tax Bill (maximum of 12 months old)
-Bank / Building Society / Credit Union Statement on headed paper sent out by the institution (maximum of 3 months old)
-Gas Bill (maximum of 3 months old)
-Electric Bill (maximum of 3 months old)
-Mortgage Statement (maximum of 12 months old)
-Solicitor's letter confirming house purchase within past 3 months (must be on solicitor's printed headed paper)
-HM Revenue & Customs correspondence (must relate to the current tax year)

The documents should be sent to:
Freepost RRBE-YYSB-EJBU, Icesave, PO Box 1164, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE99 1DG

Proof of Identity required for Applicant 1:

Please provide one of the following documents (please note, an original document is required in all cases excluding passport and Driving Licence, where a copy is required):

-Copy of current valid (signed) UK Passport
-Current Full Driving Licence inc Counterpart if Photocard
-HM Revenue & Customs Tax Code Notification or self assessment documentation (must relate to the current or previous tax year)
-Original letter from Benefits Agency re right to benefit (maximum of 3 months old)
-Current firearms or shotgun certificate
-EEA Member State Identity Card
-Northern Ireland voters card
-Blue disabled drivers pass
-UK Benefits Agency Benefits book
-UK Benefits Agency notification letter

ReportInvestor

What can you say about this site?

The account has been running for hours, it's not yet in the national press, and yet it has already been forensically gutted by an army of professional savers.

Great work .

Makes it easier for Martin, too

And any early admin glitches will self-evidently appear here first.

[Deleted User]

I think this thread should be 'bumped' above the 'Old News' late-comer.

MSE_Martin

What can you say about this site?

The account has been running for hours, it's not yet in the national press, and yet it has already been forensically gutted by an army of professional savers.

Great work .

Makes it easier for Martin, too

Couldn't agree more. We heard about it this morning and are busy getting the email out today but will be looking at it this week - interesting to read teh feedback above.

Martin

lswwong

Folks,

Just applied online from home and I am sorted!

This site is amazing.

Plasticman

At the risk of sounding stupid, (OK it's never bothered me before), is 5.2% such a big deal? Recently Alliance & Leicester were paying 5.4% and ICICI have been offering 5.15% since before the rates last went up. Am I the only person who was expecting something a little better? I assume the most attractive part of the deal is the rate guarantee for the next few years?

frogman_2

Interesting timing...there is a very high probability that the BoE MPC will increase the BBR by 25 points the next time they meet on the 9th November. That will make the BBR 5.00% and may force other Best Buys to finally make a move.

The Big Question will be: will they increase their rates 1 month after launch?

I think it's a Good offer but may not be a Great offer...though I'll sign up just in case!