Opening A Second Santander 123 Account

drlabman

I understand that you're allowed 2 Santander 123 accounts. Has anyone opened a second one, and if so how did you do it? I'd hoped I could do it by logging in to internet banking and opening a second from there, given that they know all my details. However, it still forces you to go through the whole process - about 4 pages of stuff to fill in.

MisterMotivated

Is it really that painstaking to fill in 4 pages of stuff?

drlabman

When they already have those details? Yes.

itsanne

Just go into the branch then.

innovate

drlabman wrote: »

When they already have those details? Yes.

Don't do it then. Make a point and turn down their 3% AER account, for possibly a 1.5% one. That'll teach them.

PS. What do you mean you'd have to fill in all your details for an account elsewhere?

drlabman

innovate wrote: »

Don't do it then. Make a point and turn down their 3% AER account, for possibly a 1.5% one. That'll teach them.

PS. What do you mean you'd have to fill in all your details for an account elsewhere?

Who mentioned "elsewhere"?

innovate

drlabman wrote: »

Who mentioned "elsewhere"?

I did, for pretty obvious reasons. You object to having to enter your details at Santander, so you go elsewhere to open an account. And have to enter all your details there, lol.

drlabman

innovate wrote: »

I did, for pretty obvious reasons. You object to having to enter your details at Santander, so you go elsewhere to open an account. And have to enter all your details there, lol.

Not intending to go elsewhere, thanks. Just thought they could use my existing details. They know my name, address, marital status, and a whole bunch of other stuff. Other banks have this capability.

So, if you don't mind me asking, did you open a second 123 account? If so, how did you do it?

innovate

I do indeed have more than one 123. The application process must have been quite easy since I can't remember anything untoward about it. Definitely applied online.

drlabman

OK. Thanks.

rb10

drlabman wrote: »

Not intending to go elsewhere, thanks. Just thought they could use my existing details. They know my name, address, marital status, and a whole bunch of other stuff. Other banks have this capability.

So, if you don't mind me asking, did you open a second 123 account? If so, how did you do it?

It is often a sensible move to get people to fill in details again.

Too often, people don't tell the bank they've changed their mobile number (or other personal details). Asking them to fill everything in again ensures you have up-to-date details.

Just ask them to check what you put on screen, and 50% of people won't read it.