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Wheres_My_Cashback said:phillw said:Wheres_My_Cashback said:I'll l put money on Al Rayan beating 2.75% within a week now.
Al Rayan know that Santander will withdraw its product and Cynergy will probably do the same; which would then put them back at the top for a £5k> easy access saver.
The only way I see Al Rayan increasing its rate is if someone else matches or beats it within a 0.0-0.1% barrier.:grouphug:Official MSE canny forumite and HUKD VIP badge member
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Not sure Santander will withdraw the eSaver early - there is another 0.75% base rate rise on the cards....0
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Olinda99 said:Not sure Santander will withdraw the eSaver early - there is another 0.75% base rate rise on the cards.......in which case they could launch a brand-new headline-grabbing interest rate product, rather than still having the somewhat tired and jaded eSaver at a measly 2.75%.The eSaver will go when they've filled their quota, or when 'until 1 November' arrives. The next scheduled MPC meeting is two days after that.2
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Section62 said:The eSaver will go when they've filled their quota, or when 'until 1 November' arrives. The next scheduled MPC meeting is two days after that.2
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Just got a letter with one half of the online banking set up details for the Santander....trouble is it's "letter 2 of 2" and completes the info I "should have already received in Letter 1"....
Let's hope they just sent the letters out of order and I get it early next week otherwise we aren't off to a great start....0 -
andyhicks88 said:Just got a letter with one half of the online banking set up details for the Santander....trouble is it's "letter 2 of 2" and completes the info I "should have already received in Letter 1"....
Let's hope they just sent the letters out of order and I get it early next week otherwise we aren't off to a great start....
Further, as an existing customer I already have a perfectly good customer ID and didn't need the new one issued when I opened the eSaver. Quick phone call to Santander CS sorted it out and they offered to delete the new ID as the only advantage was that it added Telephone banking, which I don't do. I have noticed over the years with Santander that they always seem to do things "differently" to other Banks .... Hey Ho!1 -
Got a text from shawbrook saying EA now 2%Still 1.81 on website though2
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BOE says interest rate rise next month could be higher than expected. 2.75% could look poor ...
https://news.sky.com/story/interest-rate-rise-could-be-higher-than-expected-next-month-bank-of-england-chief-suggests-12721123
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km1500 said:BOE says interest rate rise next month could be higher than expected. 2.75% could look poor ...
https://news.sky.com/story/interest-rate-rise-could-be-higher-than-expected-next-month-bank-of-england-chief-suggests-127211231 -
soulsaver said:Thanks @FindingBBob
For those finding the size a viewing challenge,
Dear EdFord Money TeamAs a valued customer we wanted to let you know about our upcoming rate increases:
- On Tuesday 18th October we will be increasing the rates on our Fixed Saver 1, 2 and 5 year products to 4.3%, 4.5% and 4.55% respectively.
- On Wednesday 19th October our Flexible Saver rate will then be increasing to 2.5%. This rate will initially be exclusive to existing customers, so you won’t see Flexible Saver on sale to new customers from this date.
- In addition, we will be increasing our Flexible Cash ISA to 1.90% on that day for both new and existing customers.
As always, we hope these increases will help you reach your savings goals.
Best wishes,
Interesting tactic - if you haven't got it, maybe grab it and shove £1 in to keep options open? Flexible Saver pre-application checklist | Ford Money
Thanks. Signed up on Friday, transferred a £1, and got the the 2.5% message straight away.
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