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Good? AA ISA for members!?
vigman
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I was just about to assist my wife open the AA 3.5% ISA when I noticed that members could call for an "exclusive member access account". Great...another 0.5% perhaps for us members?
No, an 18 month fixed rate account at 2.8%!!!
Vigman
No, an 18 month fixed rate account at 2.8%!!!
Vigman
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Guess it's just like the insurance, apply online for a quote and you'll no doubt get it cheaper than accepting the renewal from them.
A nationwide advert comes to mind..... Brand New Customers Only.0 -
Isn't that like their 'special events' where you get something like 20 - 30% off the 'on the day' price and then notice theres a £5 booking fee and a £6 P&P fee, therefore making the difference more like £1.
Like their car recovery and assistance service where 'loyal members' get 10% off the renewnal price, but anyone who applies online or threatens to leave gets about 60% off (my renewal price always seems to be about £130, but I always get it for about £50 - £60 after saying I'm leaving).0 -
Like their car recovery and assistance service where 'loyal members' get 10% off the renewnal price, but anyone who applies online or threatens to leave gets about 60% off (my renewal price always seems to be about £130, but I always get it for about £50 - £60 after saying I'm leaving).
Haven't tried the leaving threat and have been with them for nearly 40 years!!
VigmanAny information given in my posts or replies is intended to be of interest and/or help to members of the forum. I cannot guarantee that this is accurate or up to date.0 -
I do the leaving threat every year, and I always get the discount, however if one year I don't get it, I will leave. But I object to having to do the phone call in the first place.x x x0
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I recently had a similar experience with Green Flag. The renewal price was vastly more expensive than taking out a new application online. So, I 'phoned to haggle. The lady on the other of the line couldn't do anything, even though I pointed to the additional costs of processing a completely new application.
I cancelled the existing policy and took out a new one online.
Like many financial organisations, it would appear their profits depend, in part, on consumer complacency. Thank goodness for MSE!0
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