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Applying for a Co-Op account

I just applied for a Co-Op account to take advantage of the switching offer, and after the application it said this:
Where no extra information is required a decision will be sent to you by post or email within 5 working days.
Is this normal for Co-Op Bank? Never been referred for an application before.
Credit 'Score' - Don't buy the credit 'score' that Experian, Equifax and Noddle want to sell you. It's an arbitrary number that means nothing when it comes to applying for credit.

ALWAYS HAVE A DIRECT DEBIT SET UP FOR THE MINIMUM PAYMENT ON YOUR CREDIT CARDS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU PLAN TO LOGIN AND PAY EACH MONTH.

Comments

  • I got the same email then less than an hour later got an email to say

    Thank you for your recent application for a Current Account Plus through our website at https://www.co-operativebank.co.uk.
    We're delighted to tell you that subject to a few formalities, your application has been approved.
    In the next few days you'll receive the paperwork and information for your new account.
    If you have any questions about your application, please phone us on 08457 240 752, and we'll be happy to help you.
    £100 for you. £25 for charity.
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