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

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  • ForumUser7
    ForumUser7 Posts: 2,628 Forumite
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    I think there's clearly issues applying unless it expects me to wait until tomorrow to apply?
    Also what is the qualifying criteria?

    2024. They must have just reactivated the previous application form on the portal without amending it. Seems like multiple aspects of the RAF and MMLS launches could’ve done with a little more attention
    If you want me to definitely see your reply, please tag me @forumuser7 Thank you.

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  • schiff
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    A bit of a lull now in Principality maturities for me but from 3/11 to 2/12 I've got six, including three 6 Month RSs, and one RS Bond 34, which is also a duplicate of my first 34. It will be interesting to see what I end up with.

    I've got their EA accounts from which I feed the RSs on the FOTM (including non working days) with in theory a limited number of withdrawals. The number left has just increased by one out of the blue, even though the period was/is to 1/1/26. Intriguing but welcome nevertheless! 
  • SJMALBA
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    I think there's clearly issues applying unless it expects me to wait until tomorrow to apply?
    SNIP
    Don't know if there's any connection, but I've tried sending a secure message through Saffron's online banking on multiple occasions today, but keep getting an error message (and ticket number)...?
  • jameseonline
    jameseonline Posts: 1,364 Forumite
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    edited 6 June 2025 at 2:08PM
    I tried the online chat thing, they say they have no record of my online application, also they asked my memorable word, it didn't work so I questioned them on how many characters minimum any special characters etc, they said it's 10 minimum & no special characters so I'm like what the fudge?, I've been with them a few years, so apparently they updated things and I don't seem to have been told?.

    They've sent me a reset link by email apparently.

    Told me to keep trying the online form or I can get a postal application, I'm like can I do it over phone?, they said no
  • Kim_13
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    I tried the online chat thing, they say they have no record of my online application, also they asked my memorable word, it didn't work so I questioned them on how many characters minimum any special characters etc, they said it's 10 minimum & no special characters so I'm like what the fudge?, I've been with them a few years, so apparently they updated things and I don't seem to have been told?.

    They've sent me a reset link by email apparently.

    Told me to keep trying the online form or I can get a postal application, I'm like can I do it over phone?, they said no
    Mine was converting an account over the phone, is your matured account still open to convert?
  • jameseonline
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    Kim_13 said:
    I tried the online chat thing, they say they have no record of my online application, also they asked my memorable word, it didn't work so I questioned them on how many characters minimum any special characters etc, they said it's 10 minimum & no special characters so I'm like what the fudge?, I've been with them a few years, so apparently they updated things and I don't seem to have been told?.

    They've sent me a reset link by email apparently.

    Told me to keep trying the online form or I can get a postal application, I'm like can I do it over phone?, they said no
    Mine was converting an account over the phone, is your matured account still open to convert?
    Nope because I gave maturity instructions before the new one was a thing, everything moved to my easy access & I requested that money to my nominated account earlier which I'm still waiting for to arrive, apparently it will by 5pm
  • jameseonline
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    I seem to have completed all stages of the Saffron Members Month application online now, so hopefully things will go ok
  • Bobblehat
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    IanManc said:
    Progressive login screen reads "We have sent a 6-digit access code to you by SMS or WhatsApp. It may take five minutes for your code to arrive." but the input just says to enter "6 Digit WhatsApp Code".

    It took a few minutes to arrive and I could login, wonder if it detects those without WhatsApp and falls back to SMS?
    I used to get a 2 min delayed SMS
    Today no SMS, no whatsapp either.
    Tried ''resend code'', still waiting for code to arrive, been 15 mins now
    I've got a dumbphone, so no WhatsApp. I waited ten minutes for a code by SMS, then requested another, and now 15 minutes later I've received nothing.

    How ****** useless.
    I just called them. I don't want WhatsApp or an authenticator app. It's far from ideal but they can give you the code over the phone so even without a smartphone you can still access your online account, during business hours at least.
    Progressive. I just had a call from the lady who helped me earlier. They are now offering codes by email as another alternative to SMS (which is still not coming back). They can sign you up for this if you speak to them. 
    Job done .... email passcode instead of SMS .... works fine.  Thanks BestSeagull.

    I notice it still says WhatsApp code on the screen when using online login!
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