Tandem Savings Account - Time to Open

DPS-2016

I've applied for a Tandem savings account and almost instantly got a notification that my account was up and running.

However, upon going into the app itself, it says there's further checks required.

I contacted them after a couple of days and apparently it's only going through the usual process as expected.

However, it's a week tomorrow and it's stuck on the same status. Just wondering whether anyone else has had a similar experience?

I'll be honest, for maybe the past 10 years I don't think I've had a savings account that isn't opened instantly there and then online!

ffacoffipawb

For 0.6% interest, why bother? Plenty of better options available.

wiseonesomeofthetime

You would probably make more from AA Savings TCB Cashback offer than in interest with Tandem tbh.

And of course, Marcus at 1.5%

I assume it's the app that has attracted you rather than the rate.

I am one to talk though as i have (small amounts of) cash in Pots with Monzo earning 0% lol

DPS-2016

Sorry, I didn't notice replies at the time (does the forum not do notifications?).  
Anyway, no basically the savings account was a gateway to their cashback credit card (now withdrawn).  
Savings account still open and always had a £0 balance.  I like apps (I'm a techie) but I like higher interest rates more!