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Kernel_Sanders wrote: »Somebody with all those occupations just isn't going to have the time to certify your documents.
Alternatively ring HMRC and ask for a tax coding notice.
Its handy to have anyway - and avoids you having to pester your local optician or MP!:D0 -
I applied this week and mine was approved instantly and the welcome pack and card arrived a day or so later. Still waiting for welcome email though but I was able to register for internet banking immediately after account activated so I can use it and set up regular saver straightaway too. I was told they are really busy and the welcome email may not arrive until next week.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Debt free Wannabe, Budgeting and Banking and Savings and Investment boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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SuperAllyB wrote: »Was that by post or by e-mail? Also, think she actually said working days.
That was by email. Applied last Saturday and the email arrived Friday morning0 -
Still waiting for my welcome email so I can set up the switching process but I have internet access, my debit card and pin number now. Also managed to set up everyday saver and regular monthly saver online.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Debt free Wannabe, Budgeting and Banking and Savings and Investment boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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Me too. Almost a week waiting.
Applied on monday or tuesday, instantly accepted and overdraft set up. Got a welcome pack on the post on thursday. Gave them a call to confirm details and set up internet/phone banking. They say i need to wait for email to confirm account switch. It will arrive sometimes early next week. Still waiting for debit card/pin and secure key.
The advisor i spoke to advised that they have been flooded with applications and it is taking much longer than usual to process.
The call i have made took less than a minute to be answered and wow, what a pleasant bunch of people. The conversation followed a process but no scripts. Besides the delays, which are understandable, quite pleased so far.0 -
Does anyone know when they pay the switching bonus? Is it just after switch has taken place or do you have to wait a while?I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Debt free Wannabe, Budgeting and Banking and Savings and Investment boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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enthusiasticsaver wrote: »Does anyone know when they pay the switching bonus? Is it just after switch has taken place or do you have to wait a while?
It's paid within 28 days of you meeting all the criteria0
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