Leeds BS - Online Bonus ISA - Withdrawn

colinjd

Well, that didn't hang around for long...

I noticed that in Martin's list of Best Cash ISA's the Leeds 2.55% one had been removed so I went to the Leeds website and sure enough:

The Online Bonus ISA is no longer available online or through any other channels. We do however have a great range of other ISAs available view our ISA range »

Fortunately, I got my cheque off to them on Saturday morning & I've already spoken with them to confirm a few details so I'm ok.

They must have had a heck of a take up over the weekend!

CanonAxe

I'm gutted, was just filling out the online application then had to attend a meeting when I get back the thing had timed out and when I went to go through it again got the above noticed. My own fault for not sorting it over the weekend.

avfc1982

Not sure that is the case, just been through the application process myself and all went ok. Have the application form printed and it refers to the ONLINE BONUS ISA on it.

It's still showing an advert on the savings front page. You sure this notice isn't refering to an old ISA product not the 2013/14 version?

the_goon

Try refreshing your page !

colinjd

Pretty sure that's the case as there's nowhere on their ISA savings page offering the 2.55% bonus product anymore and a message saying it's been withdrawn:

I'm not allowed to post links here yet but it's definitely not on there anymore.

avfc1982

Online Bonus ISA is still available as an option on the application form:

https://online.leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk/public/savings/application/product_selection.do

You could try a cheeky application to see if it goes through, nowt to lose.

grantmo

It's not showing for me either, I was thinking about applying for this too.

ChopperST

Just been into branch to hand in my forms and the manager came running out to tell me its been closed. Thought I was trying to open one. He looked quite panicked for some reason?! Said they'd been inundated with applications.

Hardly surprising considering they were advertised on MSE TV program on Friday night!

nimdy

ChopperST wrote: »

Just been into branch to hand in my forms and the manager came running out to tell me its been closed. Thought I was trying to open one. He looked quite panicked for some reason?! Said they'd been inundated with applications.

Hardly surprising considering they were advertised on MSE TV program on Friday night!

I applied online late last night, and have printed out all the forms. I am going to pop into a near-ish branch so they can do me certified copies of my ID documents. Am I likely to have issues just walking in, or shall I call them and make an appointment? I am also transfering a Northern Rock ISA, so I have an extra form for them.

Cordie

I have just been on the phone to LBS about another issue and the automated telephone message is saying if you have been isssued with an account number your application has been accepted. I was lucky enough to open one on the weekend, it's a change for me to do the right thing.

hufc2002

I applied for this ISA this morning and was issued an account number so I assume I have been successful.

Just waiting for the application form through the post to sign and then will transfer my 2012/13 ISA to this account.