Tesco Savings Loophole Discussion

chrisitriff

tribble wrote: »

I've hopefully solved this problem just by not giving my telephone number on the application form.

You could also just get one digit wrong on forms which insist on a phone number. I use my own STD code and make sure I mis-type one number. Not had any unwanted calls for a long time now. Of, if I enter a mobile number it is an old one that is no longer in use.

travel_freak

Hi,

The online application has space to insert a "deal code" on the first page. Please does anyone know any more about this - just wondering if there's a little "extra" to make out of this courtesy of Mr T's generosity!

Many thanks.
Regards,

LittleVoice

edda wrote: »

Anyone know which institution runs the Tesco accounts?

Don't want to put my money in certain banks.

I believe Tesco's normal relationship is with Royal Bank of Scotland.

bylromarha

Have used Tesco personal finance for years and have never got a promo call from them trying to sell me extras.

have found them excellent all through.

CCCele

It would be really useful if there was a reminder in the MSE update email to dump £1000 in the account a couple of weeks before the deadline.

MSE_Martin

There will be an MSE reminder it'll be in the More MoneySaving section of the email the week before it needs doing (its in the MSE Towers diary)

iggypop37

if you need to phone tesco for an application form if you haven't a printer then use 0800406050 (freefone) - the 08457 number on the site charges 7pence per minute .

oggle76

yes i noticed the space for the 'deal code' - do you have to have one to make this thing work?

ajaxgeezer

bylromarha wrote: »

Have used Tesco personal finance for years and have never got a promo call from them trying to sell me extras.

have found them excellent all through.

... same here, nothing but good reviews from me and I have had a CC for years and now also have home insurance. Never been called by someone trying to sell me extras.

LittleVoice

oggle76 wrote: »

yes i noticed the space for the 'deal code' - do you have to have one to make this thing work?

No - just leave the place blank and move on through the application.