Bank of Scotland Easycash no longer available

matrix999

Hi Folks,

Just noticed that the Bank of Scotland Easycash is no longer available as of 09 September 2011.

Any comments?

http://www.bankofscotland.co.uk/bankaccounts/packaged-accounts/

savagej

You might have to call and ask on this one, not enough time has passed for anyone to know yet

Beckyy

I'd be interested to see the answer. Also wondering if when cards expire if they'll be reissued as electrons or visa debits?

ETA: Still seems available: http://www.halifax.co.uk/bankaccounts/other-bank-accounts/easycash/

It's listed under 'Banks Accounts' then 'Other Bank Accounts' on the halifax website, instead of a current account.

savagej

The Halifax are still opening them, but BoS have changed the name of their basic bank account to a Cash Account and it now comes with a Visa Debit card. I beleive BoS customers can change to the new account on request.

Lulee36

I called yesterday to ask If there will be restrictions on ATM use looking at the new cashaccount terms but I was advised existing easycash accounts would remain on the same T&Cs including card so will still get visa electron (for now anyway)

Beckyy

The picture of my electron card is the same, but the picture of my visa debit on my reward current acc. is just blank, so they may change.

If you found they have upgraded you, then you should be able to log into the halfax site with your same log in and open one on there.

matrix999

Lulee36 wrote: »

I called yesterday to ask If there will be restrictions on ATM use looking at the new cashaccount terms but I was advised existing easycash accounts would remain on the same T&Cs including card so will still get visa electron (for now anyway)

That is one thing to bear in mind if anyone is thinking or able to change to the Visa Debit Card... You will only be able to withdraw cash from a Bank of Scotland ATM!!

stclair

Youll get a visa debit card according to there welcome pack.

http://www.bankofscotland.co.uk/bankaccounts/pdf/cash-welcome-pack.pdf

I would recomend you ask for a replacement card and see what your sent.

However if you do that bare in mind youll only be able to use HBOS and Halifax ATMs

Lulee36

Check the other thread " new hbos account range "

Someone quoted ...
I received my replacement easycash card yesterday and I can confirm the card is still electron however they have changed the card design. Ill put a pic up later so you can all have a nosey.

stclair

Lulee36 wrote: »

Check the other thread " new hbos account range "

Someone quoted ...
I received my replacement easycash card yesterday and I can confirm the card is still electron however they have changed the card design. Ill put a pic up later so you can all have a nosey.

That was me but im a halifax customer not BOS

Lulee36

and I am a BOS customer and I have been advised that the card will be visa Electron as the account is an easycash account not a cashcard account - Visa are only issued on new accounts