The Top Regular Savers Discussion Thread

Bridlington1

friolento said:

Bob2000 said:

I totally agree that Bridlington1 is one of the stars on this forum, and if he makes a mistake with information  that he's only passing on from source hes not to blame.

I opened an ONLINE SAVER with the intention  of being able later to open the RS online version and phoned them  about my money  taking its time to show online.
  

He hasn't made a mistake. 

He passed on information which he was given by what can be considered is a reliable source. This information may or may not have been incorrect - all we know for certain is that a potentially different person from the same source has now given different information. If this latest information is correct, this doesn't mean that the earlier information given to Bridlington1 was incorrect - it is quite conceivable that it was the intention of SBS at the time to release an online RS version but they may since have changed their mind. Equally it is conceivable that one of the forumites has been given incorrect information but that's hardly their fault.

The bottom line is that nobody on this forum should be blamed, or accused of a mistake, for passing on information they have been given by employees of providers and which subsequently turns out to be incorrect. 

First of all I appreciate the understanding many have given in this matter.

To throw a further point into the mix, I've phoned Scottish BS again today and they've given me what is probably the most honest answer thus far which is that they don't know whether or not an online version is to be launched. They might be launching one but they might not be, the member of staff I spoke to said she's only heard rumours of a possible online regular saver and hasn't heard anything concrete either way.

ForumUser7

friolento said:

Bob2000 said:

I totally agree that Bridlington1 is one of the stars on this forum, and if he makes a mistake with information  that he's only passing on from source hes not to blame.

I opened an ONLINE SAVER with the intention  of being able later to open the RS online version and phoned them  about my money  taking its time to show online.
  

He hasn't made a mistake. 

He passed on information which he was given by what can be considered is a reliable source. This information may or may not have been incorrect - all we know for certain is that a potentially different person from the same source has now given different information. If this latest information is correct, this doesn't mean that the earlier information given to Bridlington1 was incorrect - it is quite conceivable that it was the intention of SBS at the time to release an online RS version but they may since have changed their mind. Equally it is conceivable that one of the forumites has been given incorrect information but that's hardly their fault.

The bottom line is that nobody on this forum should be blamed, or accused of a mistake, for passing on information they have been given by employees of providers and which subsequently turns out to be incorrect. 

I can also corroborate that SBS intended to release the online RS within a week or two of the postal/branch RS release. I was informed they were working on fixing technical problems which is why it wasn’t released at the same time, and which it would appear have been insurmountable as yet.

Dizzycap

Bob2000 said:

SCOTTISH BUILDING SOCIETY  ONLINE REGULAR SAVER. 

I spoke earlier today to a member of staff over the phone (11.46am) and asked them if they're launching the online version of their postal/branch Regular Saver.
I was told there are no plans at the moment to do so.

I'm not surprised after the fiasco of difficulties for some of us with the paper form & passbook version. 2.5 weeks later & 4 phone calls to confirm that the SBS had received everything they needed to open their RS, but as of today, still no cheque cashed and no account opened for me, so cheque cancelled and then along came Handley to take over @ £300 a month; opened and funded within 2 days - That'll do nicely & I certainly won't be entertaining a SBS online RS should it ever become available 

alfred64

happybagger said:

Re: Hanley RS 6.5%

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They also confirmed that they will not accept postal applications for the branch version -

Once it is opened funding can be by post, though.
 Also although they state simply call into your local branch and complete an application form (plus i.d.) they will not open the account there and then. Nor will they accept a deposit. 
 (Applies to non-members. May be different for existing)

liger

I just applied for the CO-OP regular saver.  Is it possible to find it directly from an external bank by FP or SO?

Born2Save_3

liger said:

I just applied for the CO-OP regular saver.  Is it possible to find it directly from an external bank by FP or SO?

Yes, either/both.  I do FP.  No need to use Co-op current account (CA), if you don't want to. I've only used CA to get matured money out.

Speculator

Posted off my Scottish BS regular saver application via 1st class post 8 days ago. Sent copy of my passport (uncertified) and a £250 cheque.

Not received anything back in the post and have not tried to contact them because they're probably snowed under with applications.

Just logged into my Santander current account and noticed my £250 cheque has just been cashed.

clairec666

Hanley - anyone else had an email reminding them to put funds into their account? I made a £25 faster payment from Natwest on Sunday afternoon, expecting it to be processed on Monday. Passed COP check so assumed all was fine. I've had the "welcome pack" email but nothing by post yet (postal service is a rare event in my area), so can't access my account online.

nomorekids

clairec666 said:

Hanley - anyone else had an email reminding them to put funds into their account? I made a £25 faster payment from Natwest on Sunday afternoon, expecting it to be processed on Monday. Passed COP check so assumed all was fine. I've had the "welcome pack" email but nothing by post yet (postal service is a rare event in my area), so can't access my account online.

I received my Hanley welcome pack only yesterday but still waiting for DH, both applications done within minutes of each other so maybe today or tomorrow for you.

Aidanmc

clairec666 said:

Hanley - anyone else had an email reminding them to put funds into their account? I made a £25 faster payment from Natwest on Sunday afternoon, expecting it to be processed on Monday. Passed COP check so assumed all was fine. I've had the "welcome pack" email but nothing by post yet (postal service is a rare event in my area), so can't access my account online.

I'm sure its fine.
I opened account on 21st and received the user id on 25th, but no welcome pack. Have online access now though.