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  • Slinky
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    janusd said:
    soulsaver said:
    janusd said:
    Monmouthshire R/S 8
    Finally managed to get access to husband’s app by using daughter’s mobile number. Noticed that he has two R/S’s Issue 8 although currently only one funded. Has anyone else who ended up with two issue 8’s opened funded both and not had their payments returned?
    I've got two, but haven't funded the second one. It's still showing as open, so if others haven't had their funds returned, then perhaps I ought to fund my second one?
    Thank you for the replies, I’ll definitely get the second one funded on Monday along with both are Branch Exclusive 7% which are now opened after sending both our application forms. Apparently according to the emails we both received we visited the Newport Branch to open them 😂
    does the same apply for the App Exclusive Saver if you have more than one - or are the funds returned if you try to fund a second account ? I just checked CoP on that second account and it passed.
    Tried it a couple of times: App exc RS is not in the list of product options if you already hold one.
    Another time it was there but when you clicked through it said "sorry you're not eligible as you already have one." 
    And I'm already TTP on other accounts of theirs so don't want to push it.
    i'm not wanting to open a second account as I already have 2 of them - caused by my initial application crashing before showing the acceptance screen... I might throw £1 into that second account tomorrow and see what happens next week.

    Please let us know how you get on, I've got an extra Exclusive account from when I originally applied, but I only funded the one they sent me the email on.
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  • allegro120
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    Monmouthshire R/S 8
    Finally managed to get access to husband’s app by using daughter’s mobile number. Noticed that he has two R/S’s Issue 8 although currently only one funded. Has anyone else who ended up with two issue 8’s opened funded both and not had their payments returned?
    I ended up with two.  One is is working fine, the other one doesn't accept funds.  I've tried three times, all 3 deposits were returned next day.  The account is clearly not working, but it is still showing on my app.
  • Gers
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    MBS - I too have a phantom account showing on the app but not online. I tried adding it online but the system put out a message along the lines of it's still pending. I am happy with the three accounts I have, Branch Exclusive RS1, Regular Saver 8 and App Exclusive RS1. 

  • allegro120
    allegro120 Posts: 2,342 Forumite
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    janusd said:
    Monmouthshire R/S 8
    Finally managed to get access to husband’s app by using daughter’s mobile number. Noticed that he has two R/S’s Issue 8 although currently only one funded. Has anyone else who ended up with two issue 8’s opened funded both and not had their payments returned?
    I've got two, but haven't funded the second one. It's still showing as open, so if others haven't had their funds returned, then perhaps I ought to fund my second one?
    Thank you for the replies, I’ll definitely get the second one funded on Monday along with both are Branch Exclusive 7% which are now opened after sending both our application forms. Apparently according to the emails we both received we visited the Newport Branch to open them 😂
    does the same apply for the App Exclusive Saver if you have more than one - or are the funds returned if you try to fund a second account ? I just checked CoP on that second account and it passed.
    When I paid into my second issue 8 CoP passed, but the funds were returned.
  • 35har1old
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    Monmouthshire R/S 8
    Finally managed to get access to husband’s app by using daughter’s mobile number. Noticed that he has two R/S’s Issue 8 although currently only one funded. Has anyone else who ended up with two issue 8’s opened funded both and not had their payments returned?
    I funded the second one with a small amount still in the account
  • dcs34
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    edited 13 September 2025 at 6:39PM
    Monmouthshire BS Extra Accounts in App / Opening
    Based on the differing experiences, my theory is that if you fund it within the maximum timescale from "application"/"opening"/the account appearing in the app, then you can operate it as an extra account with further monthly deposits; if you fail to fund it within the initial period then it effectively locks up and won't accept any deposits.
  • dcs34 said:
    Monmouthshire BS Extra Accounts in App / Opening
    Is it an issue where if you fund it within 30 days of it 'appearing' then you can operate it as an extra account; if you fail to fund it within the initial period then it effectively locks up and won't accept deposits?
    It seems to be the case with mine.

    I've got a few phantom accounts, one is a Limited Access Saver Issue 1 that I never funded which still shows as 4.45% despite the rate dropping a fair bit since then. I've managed to add this account to online banking but my other ``phantom" accounts showed as pending in online banking for a few days before disappearing (but remaining in the app).

    The other two accounts were accounts whose details MBS accidentally sent to the wrong person when I opened them in 2023 so was closed by them and new account numbers issued.
  • 35har1old
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    edited 13 September 2025 at 8:25PM
    Monmouthshire R/S 8
    Finally managed to get access to husband’s app by using daughter’s mobile number. Noticed that he has two R/S’s Issue 8 although currently only one funded. Has anyone else who ended up with two issue 8’s opened funded both and not had their payments returned?
    I ended up with two.  One is is working fine, the other one doesn't accept funds.  I've tried three times, all 3 deposits were returned next day.  The account is clearly not working, but it is still showing on my app.
    Was the second account applied for online and if so did you receive the signatory form and return it
  • allegro120
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    35har1old said:
    Monmouthshire R/S 8
    Finally managed to get access to husband’s app by using daughter’s mobile number. Noticed that he has two R/S’s Issue 8 although currently only one funded. Has anyone else who ended up with two issue 8’s opened funded both and not had their payments returned?
    I ended up with two.  One is is working fine, the other one doesn't accept funds.  I've tried three times, all 3 deposits were returned next day.  The account is clearly not working, but it is still showing on my app.
    Was the second account applied for online and if so did you receive the signatory form and return it
    Yes it was.  I've never received the signatory form.  I was surprised that they have opened the account without this form.
  • Well just after midnight checked my Principality account, it's matured as requested into a 2nd regular saver issue 4, just waiting on the balance being paid into my nominated account.

    I've another maturing next month so will see what happens with that and another in December so could be interesting.

    Huge thanks to everyone who posts here especially Bridlington.  I've learned and am learning so much.....
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