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Re: YBS 8% Regular SaverManaged to apply on the app, after a lot of unsuccessful trials on the app and website. So hopefully, their glitch is all sorted now.0
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Contacted them once, they told me of the process.Stargunner said:
When you close a RS HSBC transfer the balance plus any accrued interest to your current account. Where would you expect them to transfer the money?DJDools said:poolboy said:Ybs 50gbp 8% done, all of 8 mins on the ybs website. HSBC done yesterday, so now up to 25 active rsa s. Thanks for tips on here, well worth it as easy access rates are falling away.Re HSBC — closed the old 5% RS account via chat yesterday ... or so I thought, it hadn't at all, they just transferred my balance to my current account, issued some paltry interest to the RS and it's still showing and I'm still unable to apply for the 7% RS. Am on chat again, yawn...
It can take a couple of days for a closed account to drop out of your app, so just be patient, no need to keep contacting them.
The process did not happen as they had said so I took up 2 minutes of their time again.
This time the story changed.
Did what they told me 2nd time around just as I did 1st time.
Don't see the issue.0 -
Normally a couple of hours for FPs but today it was laggy. My deposit from 8am took until midday-ish.pecunianonolet said:How long does it take for YBS to show the £50 online in the app? paid in using their open banking facility and seems like they route it all through Natwest.1 -
I've checked 5 minutes after I made payment, it wasn't showing. Checked about 1 hour later and £50 was there.pecunianonolet said:How long does it take for YBS to show the £50 online in the app? paid in using their open banking facility and seems like they route it all through Natwest.1 -
Thanks. Despite the reservations about Loughborough's tendency to reduce their RS rates sooner than one would wish, I've decided to apply via the scan and email route. Will see how it goes, and can always close if I decide it's not for me.rob37uk said:
Also, has anyone else spotted the Loughborough five year retirement monthly saver for over 55's? The Loughborough Building Society - Five Year Retirement Monthly Saver 5.5% Var but with up to £550/month and can run for 5 years. Application form can be scanned and emailed to them with first deposit electronically once opened.0 -
Mine took about an hour.pecunianonolet said:How long does it take for YBS to show the £50 online in the app? paid in using their open banking facility and seems like they route it all through Natwest.1 -
Kent Reliance Interest Rate Reductions From 20/9/24:Regular Savings Account Issue 12- 5.1%- NO CHANGE
Regular Savings Account Issue 11 (NLA)- Reduction to 4.5%1 -
YBS wanted ID from me as well despite having sent it for the last account I opened late last year as well.
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Loughborough.HHUK said:
Thanks. Despite the reservations about Loughborough's tendency to reduce their RS rates sooner than one would wish, I've decided to apply via the scan and email route. Will see how it goes, and can always close if I decide it's not for me.rob37uk said:
Also, has anyone else spotted the Loughborough five year retirement monthly saver for over 55's? The Loughborough Building Society - Five Year Retirement Monthly Saver 5.5% Var but with up to £550/month and can run for 5 years. Application form can be scanned and emailed to them with first deposit electronically once opened.
I called them and have been told that the only way to apply is by visiting branch and bring passport, driving licence and council tax bill (I'm not a member). The earliest appointment they could offer was next Tuesday (they must be very busy
It probably differs from branch to branch, I've picked the closest one, 8 miles drive for me, other branches are too far away. 1 -
Account now show OK for deposits...no email advising it's open yet so sent £1 to check.fonesaver said:
Same here. ...member since 1990s, same address since 1992. I have 4 accounts at the moment.AndyTh_2 said:I still get "further checks" needed when opening a YBS account even though a member for years
I have had more accounts with YBS than I've eaten Yorkshire puddings!0
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