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Annoying how they never offer these through Natwest, good offer though!
I've tried to sign up without a current account and it's being processed, says to check back within 2 business days.0 -
Those of us who have spoken to Ulster have been told that this is incorrect and they are planning to change the information on the website. They all have said that a current account is required.topyam said:soulsaver said:
Ulster Bank Limited Edition Saver Account 4.50%; £5k Min For Rate; (01/10)janusd said:
including a 2.75% fixed bonus for a year.soulsaver said:
Ulster Bank Limited Edition Saver Account 4.50%; £5k Min For Rate; (01/10)Justsayit7 said:Ulster Bank Limited Edition Saver Account
4.50% /4.41% interest paid monthly, no withdrawal restrictions.
@soulsaver - I had a long online chat with the Applications manager at Ulster and they confirmed that it is a requirement to have a current account with Ulster in order to open this savings account - as it was originally for their Loyalty Saver too.Our processing team has confirmed that it is mandatory to have a current account in order to apply for the Limited Edition Saver Account.they said they will be updating the website to reflect this - I mentioned it being listed on Moneyfacts and that they may be getting a lot of enquiries about this account!
Noted, thanks @janusd What prompted the chat, the application process wouldn't let you proceed?No, you don't need to be an existing customer to open a Limited Edition Saver account. But it’s best to compare all your options when looking for a high interest savings account.
This is what they say on their page.
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You don't need to be an existing customer, but you will have to open a new current account.BestSeagull said:
Those of us who have spoken to Ulster have been told that this is incorrect and they are planning to change the information on the website. They all have said that a current account is required.topyam said:soulsaver said:
Ulster Bank Limited Edition Saver Account 4.50%; £5k Min For Rate; (01/10)janusd said:
including a 2.75% fixed bonus for a year.soulsaver said:
Ulster Bank Limited Edition Saver Account 4.50%; £5k Min For Rate; (01/10)Justsayit7 said:Ulster Bank Limited Edition Saver Account
4.50% /4.41% interest paid monthly, no withdrawal restrictions.
@soulsaver - I had a long online chat with the Applications manager at Ulster and they confirmed that it is a requirement to have a current account with Ulster in order to open this savings account - as it was originally for their Loyalty Saver too.Our processing team has confirmed that it is mandatory to have a current account in order to apply for the Limited Edition Saver Account.they said they will be updating the website to reflect this - I mentioned it being listed on Moneyfacts and that they may be getting a lot of enquiries about this account!
Noted, thanks @janusd What prompted the chat, the application process wouldn't let you proceed?No, you don't need to be an existing customer to open a Limited Edition Saver account. But it’s best to compare all your options when looking for a high interest savings account.
This is what they say on their page.
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I'd argue that opening the current account before opening the savings account makes you an existing customer so you do have to be an existing customer before opening the savings account.Middle_of_the_Road said:
You don't need to be an existing customer, but you will have to open a new current account.BestSeagull said:
Those of us who have spoken to Ulster have been told that this is incorrect and they are planning to change the information on the website. They all have said that a current account is required.topyam said:soulsaver said:
Ulster Bank Limited Edition Saver Account 4.50%; £5k Min For Rate; (01/10)janusd said:
including a 2.75% fixed bonus for a year.soulsaver said:
Ulster Bank Limited Edition Saver Account 4.50%; £5k Min For Rate; (01/10)Justsayit7 said:Ulster Bank Limited Edition Saver Account
4.50% /4.41% interest paid monthly, no withdrawal restrictions.
@soulsaver - I had a long online chat with the Applications manager at Ulster and they confirmed that it is a requirement to have a current account with Ulster in order to open this savings account - as it was originally for their Loyalty Saver too.Our processing team has confirmed that it is mandatory to have a current account in order to apply for the Limited Edition Saver Account.they said they will be updating the website to reflect this - I mentioned it being listed on Moneyfacts and that they may be getting a lot of enquiries about this account!
Noted, thanks @janusd What prompted the chat, the application process wouldn't let you proceed?No, you don't need to be an existing customer to open a Limited Edition Saver account. But it’s best to compare all your options when looking for a high interest savings account.
This is what they say on their page.
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As there was no date specified for being an existing customer ( as there sometimes are for exclusive savings products) I would maintain.. you don't need to be an existing customer.BestSeagull said:
I'd argue that opening the current account before opening the savings account makes you an existing customer so you do have to be an existing customer before opening the savings account.Middle_of_the_Road said:
You don't need to be an existing customer, but you will have to open a new current account.BestSeagull said:
Those of us who have spoken to Ulster have been told that this is incorrect and they are planning to change the information on the website. They all have said that a current account is required.topyam said:soulsaver said:
Ulster Bank Limited Edition Saver Account 4.50%; £5k Min For Rate; (01/10)janusd said:
including a 2.75% fixed bonus for a year.soulsaver said:
Ulster Bank Limited Edition Saver Account 4.50%; £5k Min For Rate; (01/10)Justsayit7 said:Ulster Bank Limited Edition Saver Account
4.50% /4.41% interest paid monthly, no withdrawal restrictions.
@soulsaver - I had a long online chat with the Applications manager at Ulster and they confirmed that it is a requirement to have a current account with Ulster in order to open this savings account - as it was originally for their Loyalty Saver too.Our processing team has confirmed that it is mandatory to have a current account in order to apply for the Limited Edition Saver Account.they said they will be updating the website to reflect this - I mentioned it being listed on Moneyfacts and that they may be getting a lot of enquiries about this account!
Noted, thanks @janusd What prompted the chat, the application process wouldn't let you proceed?No, you don't need to be an existing customer to open a Limited Edition Saver account. But it’s best to compare all your options when looking for a high interest savings account.
This is what they say on their page.
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We'll have to agree to disagree on that one.Middle_of_the_Road said:
As there was no date specified for being an existing customer ( as there sometimes are for exclusive savings products) I would maintain.. you don't need to be an existing customer.BestSeagull said:
I'd argue that opening the current account before opening the savings account makes you an existing customer so you do have to be an existing customer before opening the savings account.Middle_of_the_Road said:
You don't need to be an existing customer, but you will have to open a new current account.BestSeagull said:
Those of us who have spoken to Ulster have been told that this is incorrect and they are planning to change the information on the website. They all have said that a current account is required.topyam said:soulsaver said:
Ulster Bank Limited Edition Saver Account 4.50%; £5k Min For Rate; (01/10)janusd said:
including a 2.75% fixed bonus for a year.soulsaver said:
Ulster Bank Limited Edition Saver Account 4.50%; £5k Min For Rate; (01/10)Justsayit7 said:Ulster Bank Limited Edition Saver Account
4.50% /4.41% interest paid monthly, no withdrawal restrictions.
@soulsaver - I had a long online chat with the Applications manager at Ulster and they confirmed that it is a requirement to have a current account with Ulster in order to open this savings account - as it was originally for their Loyalty Saver too.Our processing team has confirmed that it is mandatory to have a current account in order to apply for the Limited Edition Saver Account.they said they will be updating the website to reflect this - I mentioned it being listed on Moneyfacts and that they may be getting a lot of enquiries about this account!
Noted, thanks @janusd What prompted the chat, the application process wouldn't let you proceed?No, you don't need to be an existing customer to open a Limited Edition Saver account. But it’s best to compare all your options when looking for a high interest savings account.
This is what they say on their page.
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FWIW I'm in agreement with you on this one @BestSeagull.BestSeagull said:
We'll have to agree to disagree on that one.Middle_of_the_Road said:
As there was no date specified for being an existing customer ( as there sometimes are for exclusive savings products) I would maintain.. you don't need to be an existing customer.BestSeagull said:
I'd argue that opening the current account before opening the savings account makes you an existing customer so you do have to be an existing customer before opening the savings account.Middle_of_the_Road said:
You don't need to be an existing customer, but you will have to open a new current account.BestSeagull said:
Those of us who have spoken to Ulster have been told that this is incorrect and they are planning to change the information on the website. They all have said that a current account is required.topyam said:soulsaver said:
Ulster Bank Limited Edition Saver Account 4.50%; £5k Min For Rate; (01/10)janusd said:
including a 2.75% fixed bonus for a year.soulsaver said:
Ulster Bank Limited Edition Saver Account 4.50%; £5k Min For Rate; (01/10)Justsayit7 said:Ulster Bank Limited Edition Saver Account
4.50% /4.41% interest paid monthly, no withdrawal restrictions.
@soulsaver - I had a long online chat with the Applications manager at Ulster and they confirmed that it is a requirement to have a current account with Ulster in order to open this savings account - as it was originally for their Loyalty Saver too.Our processing team has confirmed that it is mandatory to have a current account in order to apply for the Limited Edition Saver Account.they said they will be updating the website to reflect this - I mentioned it being listed on Moneyfacts and that they may be getting a lot of enquiries about this account!
Noted, thanks @janusd What prompted the chat, the application process wouldn't let you proceed?No, you don't need to be an existing customer to open a Limited Edition Saver account. But it’s best to compare all your options when looking for a high interest savings account.
This is what they say on their page.

My logic is that all Ulster bank current account customers are existing customers, thus if you need to hold an Ulster bank current account to open an EA account then you must be an existing customer (specifically one who holds a current account) to be eligible for the EA account.
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Ulster Bank LE Saver - Looks like they have fixed the issue and it now allows you to open without a Current Account.7
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Yes, just opened with no requirement for CAjaypers said:Ulster Bank LE Saver - Looks like they have fixed the issue and it now allows you to open without a Current Account.16 Panel (250W JASolar) 4kWp, facing 170 degrees, 40 degree slope, Solis Inverter. Installed 29/9/2015 - £4700 (Norfolk Solar Together Scheme); 9.6kWh US2000C Pylontech batteries + Solis Inverter installed 12/4/2022 Year target (PVGIS-CMSAF) = 3880kWh - Installer estimate 3452 kWh:Average over 6 years = 4400 :j1 -
Won't you need a current account with Ulster bank to withdraw funds ?Rheumatoid said:
Yes, just opened with no requirement for CAjaypers said:Ulster Bank LE Saver - Looks like they have fixed the issue and it now allows you to open without a Current Account.0
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