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  • fonesaver
    fonesaver Posts: 294 Forumite
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    Re Progressive BS

    Has anyone managed to set a linked bank account, and if so, which bank did you link?
    RBS wasn't recognised so I used Ulster Bank ...being in NI they must have that in their database I thought!!
  • masonic
    masonic Posts: 27,671 Forumite
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    No issues setting up First Direct for my linked account.
  • trickydicky14
    trickydicky14 Posts: 1,312 Forumite
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    Aidanmc said:
    @orange-juice My Progressive acc is linked to Halifax current acc
    My Halifax account was rejected, I had to use my Santander account.
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  • Aidanmc
    Aidanmc Posts: 1,432 Forumite
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    Aidanmc said:
    @orange-juice My Progressive acc is linked to Halifax current acc
    My Halifax account was rejected, I had to use my Santander account.

    Thats strange, i wonder if its because my Halifax account is an NI branch!
  • Bigwheels1111
    Bigwheels1111 Posts: 3,058 Forumite
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    I use FD, others set up theirs fine, but mine would not work.
    As above call, they are very helpful.
  • allegro120
    allegro120 Posts: 2,040 Forumite
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    edited 4 August 2024 at 7:22PM
    Re Progressive BS

    Has anyone managed to set a linked bank account, and if so, which bank did you link?
    Yes. First Direct. It was linked in seconds, no complications. 
  • Dizzycap
    Dizzycap Posts: 1,200 Forumite
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    Re Progressive BS

    Has anyone managed to set a linked bank account, and if so, which bank did you link?
    Bank of Scotland 

    Yes, Lloyds. Linked in seconds and no issues.
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  • saverkev
    saverkev Posts: 80 Forumite
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    Re Progressive BS

    Has anyone managed to set a linked bank account, and if so, which bank did you link?
    HSBC wouldn't work  - tried a few times
    Lloyds worked fine straight away
  • FIREmenow
    FIREmenow Posts: 375 Forumite
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    Re Progressive BS

    Has anyone managed to set a linked bank account, and if so, which bank did you link?
    Ulster, straight through. 
    This was last week, after all the initial teething problems others have had. 
  • FIREmenow
    FIREmenow Posts: 375 Forumite
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    I think I saw someone mention on here renewing the Club Lloyds Monthly Saver to push the rate further into next year. How long does it take between closing and being allowed to open again please? 

    Wondering whether to risk it tomorrow, I saw at least one person was caught mid-closing/refreshing when Santander reissued the Edge Saver at a lower rate.
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