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  • francoghezzi
    francoghezzi Posts: 177 Forumite
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    edited 23 December 2024 at 1:39PM
    Market Harborough Fixed Term Regular Saver (31.03.2026)

    For those following the discussion about the possibility of opening the account on line, it can be worth noting that I just phoned them and a very kind employee confirmed me that at the moment "the account can be opened in branch only, but it should be available to be opened online also in the near future although we don't know exactly on which day". They confirmed also that the monthly limit for those holding the 2 Regular Savers will be £250 as stated already. For those who already have the first RS at present going online the only option available when the button 'Apply' is hit is to open the members' saving account that offers a 3 point something rate of interest. This is the official answer you get phoning them directly. Their website, at present, is 'down' due to 'online maintenance'.
  • Bobblehat said:
    dcs34 said:
    Market Harborough Fixed Term Regular Saver (31.03.2026)
    For those that have applied online, would you mind confirming the process? I've logged in and gone to 'Apply' > 'Regular' and then checked all the other types, but can't see it on the system at all.

    Possible that MHBS have spotted some issues (i.e. people opening both issues and funding, it was supposed to remain branch only, etc.) and have withdrawn from the online system?
    Yep! Not visible for me when logged in! Watch this space I suppose!
    It was visible three hours ago under Regular Savers.

    It's now, no longer, an option.

    They've simply removed it from online applications.


  • Bobblehat
    Bobblehat Posts: 845 Forumite
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    edited 23 December 2024 at 2:43PM
    Bobblehat said:
    dcs34 said:
    Market Harborough Fixed Term Regular Saver (31.03.2026)
    For those that have applied online, would you mind confirming the process? I've logged in and gone to 'Apply' > 'Regular' and then checked all the other types, but can't see it on the system at all.

    Possible that MHBS have spotted some issues (i.e. people opening both issues and funding, it was supposed to remain branch only, etc.) and have withdrawn from the online system?
    Yep! Not visible for me when logged in! Watch this space I suppose!
    It was visible three hours ago under Regular Savers.

    It's now, no longer, an option.

    They've simply removed it from online applications.


    I thought as much after dcs34's heads-up! Let's hope francoghezzi's report from phoning CS proves true, allowing anyone wanting it via online application to get a chance soon. Probably scuppers my plan to grab it tomorrow! Ah! Well! January 2nd will have to do, if it's available then.
  • Aidanmc
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    Is people with the previous MHBS regular saver now opening the second issue?
    Is there an advantage in doing so?
  • granta
    granta Posts: 539 Forumite
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    Bobblehat said:
    dcs34 said:
    Market Harborough Fixed Term Regular Saver (31.03.2026)
    For those that have applied online, would you mind confirming the process? I've logged in and gone to 'Apply' > 'Regular' and then checked all the other types, but can't see it on the system at all.

    Possible that MHBS have spotted some issues (i.e. people opening both issues and funding, it was supposed to remain branch only, etc.) and have withdrawn from the online system?
    Yep! Not visible for me when logged in! Watch this space I suppose!
    It was visible three hours ago under Regular Savers.

    It's now, no longer, an option.

    They've simply removed it from online applications.


    The application link still seems to be live
    https://mhbsonline.co.uk/bankfastApply/apply?code=1yr02
    Appreciate that.

    The option is definitely not available when I login and try to apply for the account under Regular Savers (any longer).

    However, using your link, I've applied as an existing customer and ticked the box for 'not having online access to accounts' and hey presto I've been given the option to apply.

    I've entered all my login details as per my previous RS application and now I have a 1 yr issue 2 showing online.

    Thanks again 
    I did the same as you but got a message at the end to say 'we're checking your application...' and is not visible when I login. I had to set up security details again because I ticked the no online access box but used the same responses as previously
  • dcs34
    dcs34 Posts: 681 Forumite
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    edited 23 December 2024 at 3:46PM
    Market Harborough Fixed Term Regular Saver (31.03.2026)
    I followed B1's link, selected the "no online access" option, used the same log-in details and security information as my existing (first issue) account, and the second issue is now showing in my online account.
  • Dizzycap
    Dizzycap Posts: 1,194 Forumite
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    Like others, I've got a second Principality Christmas RS @ 7% opened for a matured No.33 RS. Nice! :D<3
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