Basic Bank Account Thread

moonflower_2

Should read, no reason not to able to open the account.Sorry

BeenieCat

Do you mean 11th Jan?

I'd give them a ring on 0845 766 0758 (i think thats the right number) and a quick search on saynoto0870.com gives a free number of 0800 282390 so try that first. They've probably missed you out somewhere cos it shouldn't take that long. (But i haven't applied lately so no experience)

moonflower_2

No - 11th February. Thank you I will try that number is it 24 hr?

moonflower_2

Have just checked the date 4th February? Went into the bank to complete details and show I.d

cifpower

I applied and didn't hear anything for a fortnight. Turned out they lost it. I am not applying again.

moonflower_2

I have just tried the freephone number and they kept asking me for my account number!Over and over, I think that I will have to into the branch again.Thank you any way will try the other number on Monday as the gave the we are now closed message.

book12

moonflower,

The Barlcays basic account (Cash Card Account) can be opened in branch. Tell them to do this for you.

pmduk

book12 wrote: »

The Barlcays basic account (Cash Card Account) can be opened in branch. Tell them to do this for you.

I went in to a branch with a friend to open an account this week, the staff were adamant that it had to be done at "head office" and not at the branch.

cifpower

pmduk wrote: »

I went in to a branch with a friend to open an account, the staff were adamant that it had to be done at "head office"

Mine was done the same way. I was given an application form to fill in, she photocopied my passport and then sent it off.

book12

pmduk wrote: »

I went in to a branch with a friend to open an account this week, the staff were adamant that it had to be done at "head office" and not at the branch.

Strange. When I had that account, it was opened in branch.....

Looks like it depends on the branch.

Hope the account gets opened asap.