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  • How long do M&S bank take in opening their monthly saver?  I literally just had my 5% one from last year mature on Monday and applied for the 2.75% one on Thursday before they closed off applications, which was at the end of that day.  Or at least I think that was the deadline.  It's not showing on my account list yet, but i'm pretty sure last year it appeared the next day after applying.
  • RSNut
    RSNut Posts: 13 Forumite
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    M&S Monthly Saver has taken five days to open since my application for renewal on Monday. I checked with customer services. They have had a large number of applications to deal with hence the delay,unsurprisingly. They did say applications received before deadline would be honoured providing the terms of the account are met. Perhaps just wait patiently.
  • schiff said:
    Nottingham Seasonal Saver maturity 30/11/20
    The letters are being sent out. It's either a visit (though they try to dissuade it) or a cheque in the post. A SAE is provided.
    The proceeds go into an Easy Access account at 0.40% in case that may be of interest.

    U thought its 0.1% Easy Access Saver
    I consider myself to be a male feminist. Is that allowed?
  • schiff
    schiff Posts: 20,313 Forumite
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    schiff said:
    Nottingham Seasonal Saver maturity 30/11/20
    The letters are being sent out. It's either a visit (though they try to dissuade it) or a cheque in the post. A SAE is provided.
    The proceeds go into an Easy Access account at 0.40% in case that may be of interest.

    U thought its 0.1% Easy Access Saver
    Not sure what that means exactly but it's Branch Easy Access account Issue 2 to give it its full title. And it is 0.40%.
  • polymaff
    polymaff Posts: 3,954 Forumite
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    schiff said:
    polymaff said:
    lantanna said:
    schiff said:
    lantanna said:
    Also set up principality RS, set up Virgin Money last month, have Coventry issue 2 and waiting for my Halifax RS to mature next month and then il set up a new Halifax RS. That will be me maxed out with RS for the year. These including my Halifax help to buy isa and the dribble I now keep in my Marcus account combine to give me my house deposit which will be ready by the end of 2021.
    You would be better off with Coventry RS (3) at 1.55% rather than a new Halifax at 1.00%. Larger deposit limit £500/£250 as well.
    Your right, thank you
    Maybe. The Coventry rate is variable, the Halifax rate is fixed.
    If Coventry was 1.1% or even 1.2% I would tend to agree with you but the 0.55% differential would clinch if for me; a worthwhile risk. However lightbulb's solution looks best. 
    I expressed no opinion to agree or disagree with.  Just info.
    Coventry deci-deci-decimated their previous RS's rate.  Now NS&I have shown how to really wield an axe.
    We're in uncharted territory.
  • schiff
    schiff Posts: 20,313 Forumite
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    schiff said:
    schiff said:
    Nottingham Seasonal Saver maturity 30/11/20
    The letters are being sent out. It's either a visit (though they try to dissuade it) or a cheque in the post. A SAE is provided.
    The proceeds go into an Easy Access account at 0.40% in case that may be of interest.

    U thought its 0.1% Easy Access Saver
    Not sure what that means exactly but it's Branch Easy Access account Issue 2 to give it its full title. And it is 0.40%.
    Nottingham have confused me, I now find. They included the 'information sheet' for the account which clearly shows 0.40% and their 'savings products summary valid from 19/10/20' which shows 0.10%. The latter will surely prove to be the correct one so I owe you an apology.
  • P3
    P3 Posts: 169 Forumite
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    edited 14 November 2020 at 2:47PM
    Good find, simply enough.
    1) download app (Virgin Money Home Buyer Coach)
    2) registered, put in email address, u get a email with a code
    3) need 100 credit, so read/complete couple checklist
    4) click where u got the point, exclusive saving account, great let's go, link will take u to VM website, log in normal, and boom , it's opened. 

    Less than 10 mins work

  • veryintrigued
    veryintrigued Posts: 3,843 Forumite
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    edited 14 November 2020 at 3:35PM
    Chadsman said:
    Virgin Money Home Buyer Coach regular saver pays 1.75%, matures 20/12/21, maximum deposit £250 per month
    I won't be the only person scouring the T&C's for any 'first time house buyer' or the like, condition!

    I couldn't find it so have opened one of these.

    The flexibility is great.
  • MDMD
    MDMD Posts: 1,571 Forumite
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    edited 14 November 2020 at 4:05PM
    Chadsman said:
    Virgin Money Home Buyer Coach regular saver pays 1.75%, matures 20/12/21, maximum deposit £250 per month
    The KPI claims this is issue 2 - I missed issue 1 completely, but as you can only have one Home Buying Coach Regular Saver at once (of any issue), it’s not a great loss....
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