Halifax - do they allow you to pay several bags of coins to current account?

jennifernil

I see. However there was only one branch on my result, as I input the town in question, so I didn't need to select a branch.

I never thought to click on the branch name.

steve1980

jennifernil wrote: »

How do you get a number for a particular branch? I want to book an appointment to open an account, but it's not local so I need to ring.

Apply online. No need to go into branch to open accounts. Everything is done by computers now.

Wouldn't open an account with Halifax anyway! Go First Direct.

opinions4u

steve1980 wrote: »

Apply online. No need to go into branch to open accounts. Everything is done by computers now.

Halifax used to do lots of things "by computer".

- kids accounts
- joint accounts
- account closure
- credit card statements
- credit card balances
- letters

But, in an age of advancement and progress, these simple acts are no longer possible.

pinkdalek

opinions4u wrote: »

Halifax used to do lots of things "by computer".

- kids accounts
- joint accounts
- account closure
- credit card statements
- credit card balances
- letters

But, in an age of advancement and progress, these simple acts are no longer possible.

Well that's Lloyds Banking Group for you! Progress they call it, customers can now see their ISA Investors online, one cannot help but think customers had this facility anyway before LBG came along with their "superior" systems....:D

jennifernil

steve1980 wrote: »

Apply online. No need to go into branch to open accounts. Everything is done by computers now.

Wouldn't open an account with Halifax anyway! Go First Direct.

Unfortunately, this is a children's account, and most of these, for at least the 6 years I have been involved with them, are branch opening only. Which is not a problem if you actually have a branch nearby.

I already use First Direct for their Regular Saver, but some Halifax accounts do have their uses.