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Ulster savings. 5.2%...... Or not?

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  • eskbanker
    eskbanker Posts: 38,850 Forumite
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    edited 14 November 2023 at 5:31PM
    stoneman said:
    I can't get any further in the application because I need to pick a branch. No matter how far out I go it comes up with no results. 
    One of the early screens in the application process highlights the answer:

    Important Information - Please Read

    • During the application process you will be asked to 'find a branch' you will need to key the sort code 980060 and select Belfast City Office. You will need to take a note of this before proceeding. 
    https://www.ulsterbank.co.uk/savings/instant-access-accounts/loyalty-saver/Loyalty-Saver2-savings-ulsterbank.html#get-ready-to-apply (after choosing new customer resident outside NI)
  • boingy
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    Belfast. Or any other branch. You don't have to go there.
  • jimjames
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    B0bbyEwing said:
     not be able to withdraw because I'm waiting on a card reader turning up for a card I don't even have (yet). 
    If you have a card reader from another bank then it should work. I've used different ones in the past without problems
    Remember the saying: if it looks too good to be true it almost certainly is.
  • B0bbyEwing
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    edited 14 November 2023 at 7:30PM
    stoneman said:
    I can't get any further in the application because I need to pick a branch. No matter how far out I go it comes up with no results. 
    I'm pretty sure I read as part of the application that if you're not from Ireland or whatever then you should just select Belfast City Office.

    That's what I selected & they accepted it fine enough.


    EDIT - didn't realise there was a page 2 with the answer.
  • B0bbyEwing
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    jimjames said:
    B0bbyEwing said:
     not be able to withdraw because I'm waiting on a card reader turning up for a card I don't even have (yet). 
    If you have a card reader from another bank then it should work. I've used different ones in the past without problems
    I do have a card reader from elsewhere.

    I just have no card.
  • ColdIron
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    You raise an excellent point ;)
  • 35har1old
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    ColdIron said:
    You raise an excellent point ;)
    Should have opened a current account and you would have been able to use the app and not require a card reader to operate the account  the account was opened on application no delay
  • B0bbyEwing
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    Opened one with Cynergy last night. 7 days tops (allegedly) and should be fully functional. Which will probably still be quicker than Ulster. I'll shut Ulster down. 


  • TisMeBill
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    I did a test withdrawal from Ulster using the app and I didn't need the card or reader.
  • B0bbyEwing
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    TisMeBill said:
    I did a test withdrawal from Ulster using the app and I didn't need the card or reader.
    Suppose it can't harm things. Maybe it's for a current account and this is just an auto generated message. Il find out tonight. Thanks. 
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