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  • pmduk
    pmduk Posts: 10,681 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    I've never been into my English branch of RBS, so had no hesitation in opening an account in Glasgow.
  • stclair
    stclair Posts: 6,854 Forumite
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    pmduk wrote: »
    I've never been into my English branch of RBS, so had no hesitation in opening an account in Glasgow.

    RBS & Natwest customers will be able to pay money in at the Post Office soon.

    I think its being announced nearer to the time of the actual take over though.
    Im an ex employee RBS Group
    However Any Opinion Given On MSE Is Strictly My Own
  • anotherbaldrick
    anotherbaldrick Posts: 2,335 Forumite
    chambta wrote: »
    We have to tell people before opening new accounts. Think I've only had one person reconsider.

    But the others were probably not comprehensively peed off Santander customers.
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  • Twister84
    Twister84 Posts: 525 Forumite
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    edited 27 September 2011 at 7:21PM
    Back when I was in branch, this disclaimer about the sale had to be read so the customer could make up their own mind.

    Regarding the transfer of accounts...let's just say those affected will be notified very, very, very, very, very soon. :p
    Anything that I do say, is strictly my opinion :p
  • silvercar
    silvercar Posts: 49,524 Ambassador
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    Twister84 wrote: »
    Back when I was in branch, this disclaimer about the sale had to be read so the customer could make up their own mind.

    Regarding the transfer of accounts...let's just say those affected will be notified very, very, very, very, very soon. :p

    Glad I am in the process of opening an account elsewhere, before the stampede.
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  • useless_git_requires_wife
    useless_git_requires_wife Posts: 1,013 Forumite
    Hmmm.....glad I closed that RBS account last year now.
    ''apply within'' :)
  • tagq2
    tagq2 Posts: 382 Forumite
    stclair wrote: »
    RBS & Natwest customers will be able to pay money in at the Post Office soon.
    All accounts or just Basic/Step? I was thinking of getting a Co-op Cashminder so I could do this from time to time without having to find the nearest Natwest.
  • Chrisblue1962
    Chrisblue1962 Posts: 1,203 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Being able to pay in and take money out at the Post Office is a big plus... hence fact I have a Co-op Cashminder account :D

    You can keep your HSBC, Natwest, etc. :p

    Who do think pays for for all the fancy TV ads showing you how "nice" banks are and how they "really look after you"?...YOU DO!
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  • cockneysean
    cockneysean Posts: 71 Forumite
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    So is this true then? RBS are becoming part of the Santander group? Is this confirmed anywhere? Does anyone have a link to any info? Also, will this have any impact on Natwest?
  • auto-man
    auto-man Posts: 346 Forumite
    cockneysean wrote: »
    So is this true then? RBS are becoming part of the Santander group? Is this confirmed anywhere? Does anyone have a link to any info? Also, will this have any impact on Natwest?
    Certain branches are being sold off.

    Links below but just google santander buying natwest and you'll see over 1 million options!

    1. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/consumertips/banking/7926134/RBS-branch-sale-to-Santander-your-questions-answered.html
    2. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1316083/As-Santander-buys-million-RBS-NatWest-customers-chaos.html
    3. http://www.money.co.uk/article/1005685-the-santander-rbs-branch-takeover-how-will-you-be-affected.htm
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