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I opened mine 3 weeks ago without issues (passbook arrived within 3 working days of me sending the application form off). I think they've got a point regarding postal strikes. I keep going a week or so with no post, then all of a sudden 20 letters show up at once. I imagine Furness BS are having the same problem, no applications arrive for several days then all of a sudden a week's worth shows up. Most of my post now arrives 1-2 weeks after being sent. It could also be lost in the post given the shear extra volume the posties are having to deliver on non-strike days causing them to rush. I've received my next door neighbour's post a few times recently as an example.trickydicky14 said:Furness Building Soc regular saver.
Sent off application form and cheque 10 days ago and as yet, nothing. Rang up yesterday only to be told we have a small backlog and don’t forget the postal strike. And as yet they have no idea where my application may be.
Anyone else applied for this over the past few weeks?
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Monmouthshire BS Christmas Saver Bond (Issue 5) 5.50% (24/11) https://www.monbs.com/products/christmas-saver-bond-issue-5/01/12 NLA for new postal applications. It is still available in branch or agency. Existing postal applications will be processed.If you want me to definitely see your reply, please tag me @forumuser7 Thank you.
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I wonder if that means only postal applications they already have in their pysical possession, the rest stuck in the post are therefore going to miss out.ForumUser7 said:Monmouthshire BS Christmas Saver Bond (Issue 5) 5.50% (24/11) https://www.monbs.com/products/christmas-saver-bond-issue-5/01/12 NLA for new postal applications. It is still available in branch or agency. Existing postal applications will be processed.1 -
You've certainly got to be quick these days. I've lost count of the number of accounts that have been pulled or restricted in some form of late.ForumUser7 said:Monmouthshire BS Christmas Saver Bond (Issue 5) 5.50% (24/11) https://www.monbs.com/products/christmas-saver-bond-issue-5/01/12 NLA for new postal applications. It is still available in branch or agency. Existing postal applications will be processed.1 -
I'm not familiar with the term "agency" here. Does it mean a third party with an agreement to sell MBS's products? Would this be by appointment at a physical location? Where would I find a list of such agencies?ForumUser7 said:Monmouthshire BS Christmas Saver Bond (Issue 5) 5.50% (24/11) https://www.monbs.com/products/christmas-saver-bond-issue-5/01/12 NLA for new postal applications. It is still available in branch or agency. Existing postal applications will be processed.
I did look on their website but no luck.2 -
Considering there has been a National postal strike today and yesterday there could be a lot of postal applications stuck with the Royal Mail.kaMelo said:
I wonder if that means only postal applications they already have in their pysical possession, the rest stuck in the post are therefore going to miss out.ForumUser7 said:Monmouthshire BS Christmas Saver Bond (Issue 5) 5.50% (24/11) https://www.monbs.com/products/christmas-saver-bond-issue-5/01/12 NLA for new postal applications. It is still available in branch or agency. Existing postal applications will be processed.As you say does that mean they only process postal applications received before today - in effect those which arrived on Tuesday - or will they also take into account items postmarked before today which arrive tomorrow. Their postbag tomorrow after 3 days backlog could be huge!1 -
I was also thinking that I sent my application last week but all I know is it could still be stuck in some bloody sorting office.kaMelo said:
I wonder if that means only postal applications they already have in their pysical possession, the rest stuck in the post are therefore going to miss out.ForumUser7 said:Monmouthshire BS Christmas Saver Bond (Issue 5) 5.50% (24/11) https://www.monbs.com/products/christmas-saver-bond-issue-5/01/12 NLA for new postal applications. It is still available in branch or agency. Existing postal applications will be processed.I choose the rooms that I live in with care,
The windows are small and the walls almost bare,
There's only one bed and there's only one prayer;
I listen all night for your step on the stair.2 -
I'm unsure. I would hope they do all postal applications dated up to today (assuming you have to sign and date the form), but I guess people could just date it for a previous date. Not sure if Royal Mail print the date it is taken into the system onto post anymore. I'd be surprising if they flat out refused to process envelopes that come in after today, given it is not the customers fault. Perhaps they have an internal timeframe taking into account the days it takes for mail to arrive, and the impact of the strike action, after which they won't accept applications that have arrived that day by post? If anyone contacts them, let us know what they say please!kaMelo said:
I wonder if that means only postal applications they already have in their pysical possession, the rest stuck in the post are therefore going to miss out.ForumUser7 said:Monmouthshire BS Christmas Saver Bond (Issue 5) 5.50% (24/11) https://www.monbs.com/products/christmas-saver-bond-issue-5/01/12 NLA for new postal applications. It is still available in branch or agency. Existing postal applications will be processed.If you want me to definitely see your reply, please tag me @forumuser7 Thank you.
N.B. (Amended from Forum Rules): You must investigate, and check several times, before you make any decisions or take any action based on any information you glean from any of my content, as nothing I post is advice, rather it is personal opinion and is solely for discussion purposes. I research before my posts, and I never intend to share anything that is misleading, misinforming, or out of date, but don't rely on everything you read. Some of the information changes quickly, is my own opinion or may be incorrect. Verify anything you read before acting on it to protect yourself because you are responsible for any action you consequently make... DYOR, YMMV etc.0 -
@flaneurs_lobster That's what I think an agency is too:flaneurs_lobster said:
I'm not familiar with the term "agency" here. Does it mean a third party with an agreement to sell MBS's products? Would this be by appointment at a physical location? Where would I find a list of such agencies?ForumUser7 said:Monmouthshire BS Christmas Saver Bond (Issue 5) 5.50% (24/11) https://www.monbs.com/products/christmas-saver-bond-issue-5/01/12 NLA for new postal applications. It is still available in branch or agency. Existing postal applications will be processed.
I did look on their website but no luck.
https://www.monbs.com/contact-us/ -> Find us in branch
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N.B. (Amended from Forum Rules): You must investigate, and check several times, before you make any decisions or take any action based on any information you glean from any of my content, as nothing I post is advice, rather it is personal opinion and is solely for discussion purposes. I research before my posts, and I never intend to share anything that is misleading, misinforming, or out of date, but don't rely on everything you read. Some of the information changes quickly, is my own opinion or may be incorrect. Verify anything you read before acting on it to protect yourself because you are responsible for any action you consequently make... DYOR, YMMV etc.2
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