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Ulster Bank: Easy Access Savings Account at 1.25% pa

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  • System
    System Posts: 178,390 Community Admin
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    Morus193 wrote: »
    Would this account appear and work on the RBS app if opened?

    No, It's just another bank within the RBS group (like NatWest)
    This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
  • buffman
    buffman Posts: 440 Forumite
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    I have just opened up a new eSaver. Process took about 5 minutes. I immediately received my account number and was able to register for online banking. However on accessing my online banking, I discovered that my new account was not yet visible. Does anyone know how long this will take? Their customer service department says 6 days!
  • bob792
    bob792 Posts: 121 Forumite
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    buffman wrote: »
    Does anyone know how long this will take?

    I opened my account the evening before last. I could login yesterday morning but not access any account details. It's all up and running this morning and I've ordered my card reader so I can move money out - looks like it provides faster payments out to multiple accounts.
  • tg99
    tg99 Posts: 1,277 Forumite
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    Mine was visible the next day.
  • derrick
    derrick Posts: 7,424 Forumite
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    Has anyone managed to open this without a passport? Mine has expired, (3 years ago and no intention of renewing).

    I tried yesterday and despite saying on a couple of pages UK DL acceptable there is no way to input it on the application form.

    I tried yesterday on the phone and online chat, they say they are aware of it but could not help.


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  • eskbanker
    eskbanker Posts: 38,850 Forumite
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    derrick wrote: »
    Has anyone managed to open this without a passport? Mine has expired, (3 years ago and no intention of renewing).

    I tried yesterday and despite saying on a couple of pages UK DL acceptable there is no way to input it on the application form.

    I tried yesterday on the phone and online chat, they say they are aware of it but could not help.
    ....as is anyone else who read post #7 above!
  • Wheres_My_Cashback
    Wheres_My_Cashback Posts: 4,404 Forumite
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    Account opened in 5 mins online, could immediately login, though account details were not not available to show until after the overnight run at 0200. 2 x FP sent today and both were visible instantly.
  • System
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    They use RBS systems, so I'm wondering why people are so surprised they operate in a similar way i.e. not a Micky Mouse bank like RCI

    NI have a their own version of the DVLA so their system may only be setup for that DL format.
    This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
  • bigadaj
    bigadaj Posts: 11,531 Forumite
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    Heng_Leng wrote: »
    They use RBS systems, so I'm wondering why people are so surprised they operate in a similar way i.e. not a Micky Mouse bank like RCI

    NI have a their own version of the DVLA so their system may only be setup for that DL format.

    Not Micky mouse as in solvent?
  • colsten
    colsten Posts: 17,597 Forumite
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    roddydogs wrote: »
    Great, but I bet if I transfer my money, they'll drop the rate, just like West Brom BS have!
    Just don't do it then. Thanks ;-)
    fwor wrote: »
    Does anyone know if Ulster Bank uses Faster Payments for transfers out of the account?
    It's FP in and out. You need to have a debit card or an Anytime Internet Banking card (and one of those interchangeable card readers) to set up a payee. Daily withdrawal limit is £20k, where Saturday, Sunday or Bank Holiday form part of the next working day.
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