The Old Regular Savers Discussion Thread 28/12/24-29/1/26

Bobblehat

Bob2000 said:

Bob2000 said:

allegro120 said:

Bob2000 said:

With everyone chomping at the bit  for the Furness RS anniversary to be released  online on 20th. What do more experienced  forum users expect the best time for the account to go live if it does?

I'll be checking Furness website at 9am on 20th. 

Ok, thanks for that. Hopefully, I've  not missed the boat, and all the allocated accounts haven't been taken.

Wow! that was quick. I just opened the account  online, and the details  matched straight away. 
I had already opened an easy access account on the 12th, so no mucking about with ID.
It stated you have 14 days to fund, so is there any advantage to funding on 30th of this month?

This is one of those accounts that the 10 month clock starts as soon as you open it .... so fund it asap 

bioboybill

Myself and my wife managed to get the FBS 160 RS shortly after 9.30 in the app. Because we had already funded an EA account last week no ID required. Thanks to the OP who highlighted the account.

clivep

UKX69 said:

FURNESS

Worst application I’ve ever attempted. ID system absolute rubbish-kept taking photos of my passport before I could line it up. Then many attempts at a selfie before being rejected. I’ll have one more attempt later, but not very impressed.

Furness

After 2 rejections, I phoned them. Having selected saving option, they were quick to answer but apparantly I should have selected the digital platform option and I couldn't be transferred as they were too busy (surprise, surprise). She confirmed my phone no. for a callback. Not too long a wait.

It transpired that both my applications failed due to the passport photo (wife's taken in same place had been OK). Suggestion was to try again with a dark background or try driving licence. Passport on black background worked and a/c now opened.

clairec666

clairec666 said:

surreysaver said:

Bridlington1 said:

Just spoken to Furness BS and they've confirmed the 160th Anniversary Regular Saver shall be made available to online applications tomorrow so it would seem they've not yet reached the target number of applications.

Good luck everybody. Let's see if the website can handle the pressure!

Anticipating this thread will have 10 more pages by tomorrow lunchtime

Almost. 9 and counting!

UKX69

clivep said:

UKX69 said:

FURNESS

Worst application I’ve ever attempted. ID system absolute rubbish-kept taking photos of my passport before I could line it up. Then many attempts at a selfie before being rejected. I’ll have one more attempt later, but not very impressed.

Furness

After 2 rejections, I phoned them. Having selected saving option, they were quick to answer but apparantly I should have selected the digital platform option and I couldn't be transferred as they were too busy (surprise, surprise). She confirmed my phone no. for a callback. Not too long a wait.

It transpired that both my applications failed due to the passport photo (wife's taken in same place had been OK). Suggestion was to try again with a dark background or try driving licence. Passport on black background worked and a/c now opened.

Yes, did that (black background). May try driving licence later. In my case, I avoid phoning institutions as I’m deaf and really only use my phone for text, messages etc.

Dizzycap

Received email from Monmouthshire BS - Interest rate reductions on savings accounts as of 3rd February - None of the Regular Savers effected; and I have them all - Nice! 

WillPS

Very welcome surprise that from MonBS, given the generous pair of exclusives and their recent history with dropping like a stone with every base rate drop!

KneadtheDough

UKX69 said:

FURNESS

Worst application I’ve ever attempted. ID system absolute rubbish-kept taking photos of my passport before I could line it up. Then many attempts at a selfie before being rejected. I’ll have one more attempt later, but not very impressed.

FURNESS 

Similar to my experience — as a new customer. Given up for now. Might try a bit later.

UKX69

PowerSavingMode said:

UKX69 said:

FURNESS

Worst application I’ve ever attempted. ID system absolute rubbish-kept taking photos of my passport before I could line it up. Then many attempts at a selfie before being rejected. I’ll have one more attempt later, but not very impressed.

FURNESS 

Similar to my experience — as a new customer. Given up for now. Might try a bit later.

I started the application on my desktop and switched to my phone part of the way in on recommendation of better ID photos. Perhaps I’ll see right through on desktop and see what happens. 🤔

UKX69

UKX69 said:

PowerSavingMode said:

UKX69 said:

FURNESS

Worst application I’ve ever attempted. ID system absolute rubbish-kept taking photos of my passport before I could line it up. Then many attempts at a selfie before being rejected. I’ll have one more attempt later, but not very impressed.

FURNESS 

Similar to my experience — as a new customer. Given up for now. Might try a bit later.

I started the application on my desktop and switched to my phone part of the way in on recommendation of better ID photos. Perhaps I’ll see right through on desktop and see what happens. 🤔

Hooray!! Tried again via desktop and but still sent to phone. Persevered with passport and took my selfies manually and it worked! Just had the details through via email.