Telephone banking without internet to set-up

papercontracts

Hi,
An elderly neighbour who doesn't use the internet wants to set up a current and savings account that she can operate by phone. Are there any banks offering telephone banking that don't need web access to set them up?
Thanks,
David

Willing2Learn

Just googled "how to set up telephone banking".

The top entry was from HSBC, and was the only entry I looked at. It appears you do not require internet to set up telephone banking with them.
https://www.hsbc.co.uk/ways-to-bank/phone-banking/

Barney_Rubble_0403

First Direct are 24 hour telephone banking. Application can be made by post
https://www1.firstdirect.com/banking/current-account/

I think that still offer money for switching as well.

YorkshireBoy

Many (most?) banks will have an account that meets their criteria. Who do you bank with?...Do they not offer it? What features is she looking for?

Flobberchops

I would assume telephone banking is of most interest and utility to people who can't or won't use internet banking, so why the assumption you would need one to qualify for t'other?

papercontracts

Exactly, but that's what she's been told when she's tried to get a telephone bank account previously - that she can operate it by phone but the initial application has to be made online. Have you checked that your bank doesn't need any internet application?
However, following helpful suggestions from other posters I've found that FirstDirect do have a number to call to set up an account by phone: 03456 002 454.