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dekkard

I-LOV-MONEY wrote: »

... by which time interest rates could have changed.

Exactly. And last time I dealt with them, a better account came along while I waited for them to open my new account. This time, we'll see...

Penniesmakepounds

From September 1st some accounts % will be increasing.

See their PDF

Limited Access saver - from 1.4 to 1.55% (Year 1)

soulsaver

Penniesmakepounds wrote: »

From September 1st some accounts % will be increasing.

See their PDF

Limited Access saver - from 1.4 to 1.55% (Year 1)

https://www.coventrybuildingsociety.co.uk/content/dam/cbs/consumer/pdf/savings/New%20Savings%20Rates%201%20September%202018.pdf

I can't see anything to indicate they intend to apply the increase to existing accounts... or not.

I-LOV-MONEY

Go to the Home page, and you will see the message. It doesn't tell you much though!

soulsaver

Penniesmakepounds wrote: »

From September 1st some accounts % will be increasing.

See their PDF

Limited Access saver - from 1.4 to 1.55% (Year 1)

Interesting - CovBS CS has just informed that that they will apply the new rate to the existing LA savings accounts. Great for me, I'd opened one t'other day.

When asked if I should wait until Sep 1 to open a 2nd as it will be at the new rate for a year from then - she said it is no longer available.

A new version is to be launched ...... at 1.4%!

Well... I suppose it rewards existing customers..

uptdale

I can't see anything to indicate they intend to apply the increase to existing accounts... or not.

Looks like it will apply to existing accounts. Limited Access Saver, Year 1: Currrent rate 1.40%, new rate 1.55%. That looks clear enough to me.

soulsaver

uptdale wrote: »

Looks like it will apply to existing accounts. Limited Access Saver, Year 1: Currrent rate 1.40%, new rate 1.55%. That looks clear enough to me.

See post immediately preceding.

telemarks

dekkard wrote: »

Opening a Birmingham Midshires Easy Access account should come with a health warning that it'll take at least a full month from application to account activation. Insane...

oh dear. I'm still in week 1 of application. Just seen the postie take away my envelope with £1 cheque in it.
Guess I'll have a while to wait then ... :doh::doh:

dekkard

telemarks wrote: »

oh dear. I'm still in week 1 of application. Just seen the postie take away my envelope with £1 cheque in it.
Guess I'll have a while to wait then ... :doh::doh:

I applied July 17th. Waiting on final letter from them to allow online access. Am expecting another bank to offer better rate any day now... haha

telemarks

dekkard wrote: »

I applied July 17th. Waiting on final letter from them to allow online access. Am expecting another bank to offer better rate any day now... haha

Just double checked and I applied to B.Midshires on 1st Aug, so I'm a ways behind you.
Wonder how fast transfers in/out of Birmingham Midshire take? Is it the usual "within 3-4 working days" sort of thing? Anyone know?