The New Top Easy Access Savings Discussion Area

CuparLad

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82071174#Comment_82071174

Turned out to be about 24 hours when I got an eMail today to say that the account was open. No need to "complete the application" nor go through ID hoops (I have the Ulster Bank Easy Access Account). A happy ending after all.

tg99

Saga account now open after got the message re 72 hours review yesterday. Any existing Saga customers know if they use the same 630pm interest cut off Monday-Friday as Natwest for payments in and out?

tg99

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82072878#Comment_82072878

Actually just found it in the t and c it’s midnight each day rather than 630pm.

refluxer

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82072710#Comment_82072710

Unfortunately, having an account with Ulster wasn't enough to make me immune from Saga's online ID checks. It's rare for me to fail online ID checks with savings providers, so presumably Saga are stricter than some. The 72 hour wait presumably means they need to check the video manually.

1spiral

A possible pointer for the Saga application.

My partner passed straight through, mine went into pending approval.

My partner took their glasses off for the selfie so it matched the passport pic. I didn't.

refluxer

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82072963#Comment_82072963

Doh ! I think you might have identified the reason why mine also wasn't automatically approved. Must remember to take mine off next time.

DRS1

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82073458#Comment_82073458

That does assume that when you take your glasses off you can still read the instructions on the screen!

castle96

Opened 5 mins. No photo/ID

flaneurs_lobster

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82073490#Comment_82073490

Can be annoying when you run up against something "taking a photo" as opposed to using devices with all the latest 3D imaging smarts and IR sensors that don't care if you wear specs, put on a hat or grow a beard - still knows it's you.

akh43

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82073503#Comment_82073503

Same here, had the old Saga account with a few pounds in not closed yet. No Natwest or other related account. Taken a note of my account details for when I fund.