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AndyTh_2

I've closed/opened a new boosted chase saver also, thanks soulsaver for trying it out. Although I'm having issues setting up standing orders on it atm

Rheumatoid

soulsaver said:

soulsaver said:

Bridlington1 said:

@soulsaver
Close Brothers Savings Easy Access Account Issue 4 now 4.9% (£10k min)

In addition the Chase Saver Account at 5.1% (includes 1% bonus) could possibly be worth being included in the top 10 given the new eligibility criteria for the top rate?? (see posts by @pokemaster and @EthicsGradient)

Messaged Chase asking if I need to close my account to get it.

Their CS when pushed after the usual non reply, have replied I/you/one can't have 2 boosted rates at the same time.  Fortunately I have several EA 5.20% rate options still, so I'll not sweat it. 

If I was minded to progress it, I'd be asking why wouldn't I just close the account(s)... and then apply again to get it?

ETA : In fact that's what I've just done: Closed the existing boosted saver and got offered the the extended boosted saver... 

ETA2: OK we have the intel... Added to ToTP listing, Thanks @Bridlington1@pokemaster and @EthicsGradient

Thanks for trying it. Extra two months gained.

cadguy77

Closed Chase Nov boosted and opened Jan boosted in 2 minutes. Thanks All

BigBlueSky

cadguy77 said:

Closed Chase Nov boosted and opened Jan boosted in 2 minutes. Thanks All

Is this what everyone is experiencing?  Last thing I want to do is close my 5.1% boosted Nov Chase savings and then not be able to get the 5.1% on the new account?

Thanks

Wheres_My_Cashback

BigBlueSky said:

cadguy77 said:

Closed Chase Nov boosted and opened Jan boosted in 2 minutes. Thanks All

Is this what everyone is experiencing?  Last thing I want to do is close my 5.1% boosted Nov Chase savings and then not be able to get the 5.1% on the new account?

Thanks

Yep, transferred funds to current a/c, close Boost 1, it will ask if you want interest sent to your current a/c, confirm closure, go back to main screen and the offer to open boost 2 is there.

You don't need to transfer out first though.

BigBlueSky

Wheres_My_Cashback said:

BigBlueSky said:

cadguy77 said:

Closed Chase Nov boosted and opened Jan boosted in 2 minutes. Thanks All

Is this what everyone is experiencing?  Last thing I want to do is close my 5.1% boosted Nov Chase savings and then not be able to get the 5.1% on the new account?

Thanks

Yep, transferred funds to current a/c, close Boost 1, it will ask if you want interest sent to your current a/c, confirm closure, go back to main screen and the offer to open boost 2 is there.

You don't need to transfer out first though.

Thanks for the explanation.

Sorry, what do you mean by 'You don't need to transfer out first though' ? -  You mean just do closure and they will transfer the balance plus interest to the current account ?

Wheres_My_Cashback

BigBlueSky said:

Wheres_My_Cashback said:

BigBlueSky said:

cadguy77 said:

Closed Chase Nov boosted and opened Jan boosted in 2 minutes. Thanks All

Is this what everyone is experiencing?  Last thing I want to do is close my 5.1% boosted Nov Chase savings and then not be able to get the 5.1% on the new account?

Thanks

Yep, transferred funds to current a/c, close Boost 1, it will ask if you want interest sent to your current a/c, confirm closure, go back to main screen and the offer to open boost 2 is there.

You don't need to transfer out first though.

Thanks for the explanation.

Sorry, what do you mean by 'You don't need to transfer out first though' ? -  You mean just do closure and they will transfer the balance plus interest to the current account ?

Yes..........

janusd

BigBlueSky said:

Wheres_My_Cashback said:

BigBlueSky said:

cadguy77 said:

Closed Chase Nov boosted and opened Jan boosted in 2 minutes. Thanks All

Is this what everyone is experiencing?  Last thing I want to do is close my 5.1% boosted Nov Chase savings and then not be able to get the 5.1% on the new account?

Thanks

Yep, transferred funds to current a/c, close Boost 1, it will ask if you want interest sent to your current a/c, confirm closure, go back to main screen and the offer to open boost 2 is there.

You don't need to transfer out first though.

Thanks for the explanation.

Sorry, what do you mean by 'You don't need to transfer out first though' ? -  You mean just do closure and they will transfer the balance plus interest to the current account ?

yes, when closing the account, they ask you if you want to transfer the balance to another Chase account (current or savings).

i've just done this - closed the #1 bonus saver (Nov 24); the balance (+interest) got transferred to the normal chase 4.1% saver; opened the #2 bonus saver (Jan 25) and transferred the balance across (minus £1) to the new bonus saver.

BigBlueSky

janusdesign said:

BigBlueSky said:

Wheres_My_Cashback said:

BigBlueSky said:

cadguy77 said:

Closed Chase Nov boosted and opened Jan boosted in 2 minutes. Thanks All

Is this what everyone is experiencing?  Last thing I want to do is close my 5.1% boosted Nov Chase savings and then not be able to get the 5.1% on the new account?

Thanks

Yep, transferred funds to current a/c, close Boost 1, it will ask if you want interest sent to your current a/c, confirm closure, go back to main screen and the offer to open boost 2 is there.

You don't need to transfer out first though.

Thanks for the explanation.

Sorry, what do you mean by 'You don't need to transfer out first though' ? -  You mean just do closure and they will transfer the balance plus interest to the current account ?

yes, when closing the account, they ask you if you want to transfer the balance to another Chase account (current or savings).

i've just done this - closed the #1 bonus saver (Nov 24); the balance (+interest) got transferred to the normal chase 4.1% saver; opened the #2 bonus saver (Jan 25) and transferred the balance across (minus £1) to the new bonus saver.

Perfect! - That did the job!

Thanks

adindas

I just did testing a few times from my Lloyds Account to Chase Booster saver @5.1% and vice versa. It arrives instantly.