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Have just logged in and opened a Hi save acc with ICICI and printed out the info page. I am concerned that payments are by Direct Debit as I am not looking for an "ongoing" account just somewhere wher I can put an annuity that has has just arrived - somewhere that will give high interest.
Does the Direct Debit mean they expect REGULAR deposits?
Regards
paul
the DD is so that you can put the money in from your linked current account that you nominated and gave details for when you opened it up.
You dont have to make regular deposits though.
I have £190k to invest for a few months, and will be looking for a safe, monthly interest, instant access acount. I was considering FD eSavings at 5.5% (as I currently bank with FD), but 6.3 is much more attractive.
Any thoughts...?
Lips
Had a whole bunch in Sainsburys, but too much, so opened up the AA to spread the risk about a bit (although I do need to check who owns the AA)
Hope it works out for you, PN.
- Lips
[edit] the AA account is run by Birmingham Midshires (who also use the Direct Debits system by the way)
Is there another way to do this? would they accept (as an example) a cheque from my mother (who does still have a cheque book) instead?
The website says that the cheque needs to be in my name but in this day and age why should I be forced into getting a cheque book.
I hope someone has a solution for me.
Interested in ICICI,AA,Icesave,B&B,YBS
TIA for any reports.