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ashteadgirl

patientperson wrote: »

I am a great fan of RS .. currently down to 58 but always looking.:)

Oh wow!!! Very very impressive. Must take some time managing though.

schiff

ashteadgirl wrote: »

Very very impressive. Must take some time managing though.

Not to worry, he/she is a very patient person

veryintrigued

patientperson wrote: »

The end is nigh for this brand of Yorkshire BS.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38746450

My e.family reg saver at 3.25% will be missed

Bu.gger.

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[Deleted User]

This question is a bit late, but....

I'm making a trip into town tomorrow and will have an hour or so to spare. I'm thinking of visiting Virgin Money "lounge" to open the current issue of the branch-based RS. I already have the E regular savers issues 1,2 and 3.

Do I need an appointment or can I just turn up? (too late to get appointment for tomorrow, unfortunately).
Will I experience any difficulty in getting the branch account, given my E account holdings?
What should I take for ID?

I don't usually bother with branch -only accounts but this seems worth the effort.

Motormad

Deleted_User wrote: »

This question is a bit late, but....

I'm making a trip into town tomorrow and will have an hour or so to spare. I'm thinking of visiting Virgin Money "lounge" to open the current issue of the branch-based RS. I already have the E regular savers issues 1,2 and 3.

Do I need an appointment or can I just turn up? (too late to get appointment for tomorrow, unfortunately).
Will I experience any difficulty in getting the branch account, given my E account holdings?
What should I take for ID?

I don't usually bother with branch -only accounts but this seems worth the effort.

You will probably need an appointment but no harm in popping in to ask.Myself and OH opened the branch account 2 weeks ago without any hassle but sadly we missed the first issue by a few days.

adindas

Steve_xx wrote: »

Also, it has to be opened in branch. So not good if there isn't a branch near you.

It has always been the case with KRBS RSA

YorkshireBoy

Deleted_User wrote: »

What should I take for ID?

http://uk.virginmoney.com/virgin/downloads/facetofaceid.pdf

schiff

Deleted_User wrote: »

This question is a bit late, but....

I'm making a trip into town tomorrow and will have an hour or so to spare. I'm thinking of visiting Virgin Money "lounge" to open the current issue of the branch-based RS. I already have the E regular savers issues 1,2 and 3.

Do I need an appointment or can I just turn up? (too late to get appointment for tomorrow, unfortunately).
Will I experience any difficulty in getting the branch account, given my E account holdings?
What should I take for ID?

I don't usually bother with branch -only accounts but this seems worth the effort.

To be completely safe take passport, driving licence, a recent utilities bill, the cash and a cheque. And phone for an appointment. If you can't be fitted in ask if you can call in, complete an application form, produce your ID to be copied and pay over the £250 by cash or cheque; if they say yes this will actually save you a lengthy recital of all the T&Cs etc.

Before you leave their premises have tea or coffee and some biscuits or cake (unless you are trying to keep off the sweet stuff). It's their way of saying thank you for investing.

Kim_13

Kim_13 wrote: »

Just to update, my new FRS is now showing in online banking. Wasn't expecting any change over the weekend and logged in on the off chance. The £500 is all present and correct, so relieved that I don't have to dispute a cash withdrawal.

Just in case it may be useful for others, the Nationwide website now states that cards will be provided if you open in branch or from the website (so outside of internet banking as I did.) I haven't received the card yet as I only applied on Thursday, but it all seems to be in order (my FRS has a sort code and account number rather than the xxxx/xxxx.. format of the previous one opened within internet banking.)

Will post again if I do indeed receive a card (would like one but didn't fancy being read all the paperwork in branch.)

I have now received a card for this account.

Jo_Blogs

Frogletina wrote: »

I've only got 12 - I feel like a beginner...

frogletina

Me too! :rotfl: