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Born2Save_3

Nationwide and Virgin Merger and RS

Recent communication states that Virgin may be transferred to Nationwide on 2/4/26.

As I have RS with both Nationwide and Virgin and would prefer to keep two RS, or more, with the enlarged Nationwide, I'm thinking it may be wise to refresh these RS in March 26.  Thoughts anyone ?

Chaykin

Hanley Economic BS - just noticed 1 Year Online Smart Saver (TAR10) - NLA

But this link seems to still be working though if anyone wants to quickly get one in:
https://applysavings.thehanley.co.uk/savings/Savings/Default.aspx?product=1YrOnlSmartSave|TAR10&Channel=Web

EDIT: Link no longer working.

jameseonline

Born2Save_3 said:

Nationwide and Virgin Merger and RS

Recent communication states that Virgin may be transferred to Nationwide on 2/4/26.

As I have RS with both Nationwide and Virgin and would prefer to keep two RS, or more, with the enlarged Nationwide, I'm thinking it may be wise to refresh these RS in March 26.  Thoughts anyone ?

I don't believe you can refresh Virgin

s71hj

Chaykin said:

WillPS said:

Hanley BS Branch Smart Saver

Wife sent an application to Stone branch (closest branch, marginally). Although she hasn't heard anything back yet, the account and the initial deposit are now visible in her Hanley app.

I had already opened my account in person in Newcastle under Lyme.

Her application specifically stated "1 Year Branch Smart Saver (TAR09)", so if they were to reject they'd have had to for a reason other than "you have to open the account online".

Hanley Economic BS - my application also specifically stated "1 Year Branch Smart Saver (TAR09)". I guess I'll try to re-post to Stone! 

Did somebody put on a printable link for the application form? Thought I'd made a note but have lost it! 

Born2Save_3

s71hj said:

Chaykin said:

WillPS said:

Hanley BS Branch Smart Saver

Wife sent an application to Stone branch (closest branch, marginally). Although she hasn't heard anything back yet, the account and the initial deposit are now visible in her Hanley app.

I had already opened my account in person in Newcastle under Lyme.

Her application specifically stated "1 Year Branch Smart Saver (TAR09)", so if they were to reject they'd have had to for a reason other than "you have to open the account online".

Hanley Economic BS - my application also specifically stated "1 Year Branch Smart Saver (TAR09)". I guess I'll try to re-post to Stone! 

Did somebody put on a printable link for the application form? Thought I'd made a note but have lost it! 

Bridlington uploaded one about a weeks ago.

It's title is  "Investment Account Application Form". I can't find it on Hanley's website. It might not be the exact right form, but it is the closest that can be found and I think is the form that people who have tried a postal application are using.

I have a copy but don't know how to attach a file to this post.  I could convert to images and upload but some quality may be lost.

WillPS

Born2Save_3 said:

Nationwide and Virgin Merger and RS

Recent communication states that Virgin may be transferred to Nationwide on 2/4/26.

As I have RS with both Nationwide and Virgin and would prefer to keep two RS, or more, with the enlarged Nationwide, I'm thinking it may be wise to refresh these RS in March 26.  Thoughts anyone ?

Communication also says the two systems and branch networks will remain distinct "for some time". I wouldn't worry.

Chaykin

s71hj said:

Chaykin said:

WillPS said:

Hanley BS Branch Smart Saver

Wife sent an application to Stone branch (closest branch, marginally). Although she hasn't heard anything back yet, the account and the initial deposit are now visible in her Hanley app.

I had already opened my account in person in Newcastle under Lyme.

Her application specifically stated "1 Year Branch Smart Saver (TAR09)", so if they were to reject they'd have had to for a reason other than "you have to open the account online".

Hanley Economic BS - my application also specifically stated "1 Year Branch Smart Saver (TAR09)". I guess I'll try to re-post to Stone! 

Did somebody put on a printable link for the application form? Thought I'd made a note but have lost it! 

Hanley Economic BS application form - https://cdn.sanity.io/files/kupyyjpp/production/de515e542850c6a356c84930c8e293fe8f63fbf2.pdf

Dizzycap

Chaykin said:

Chaykin said:

Hanley Economic BS - I got their online version. Will try to open branch version via post c/w cheque. Will post to Biddulph branch and I will let you all know how I get on.

Hanley Economic BS - I did as I said above and this is the response I got via email today.

We have received an application and a cheque for £300 to open a Branch Smart Saver.

Unfortunately, we are unable to open the account in branch as you need to be present to do this. This is highlighted in our terms and Conditions.

You can however open this online,  therefore I am returning your application and cheque in the post.

As we are not sure how long this savings account will be available, I would suggest you open this online as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

@nomorekids - really lucky for you that you managed to open this via post. Would be good if you could remember which branch you posted your application to.

I applied to 2 Hanley branches by post and neither would open a branch RS by post. The usual unfortunately etc etc. Never mind, the Principality Christmas RS made up for it, allbeit @ only £150 a month, but that depends on how many you hold  I've got another 2 Principality Christmas RS maturing in early January, and if still available, I'll get another 2 via the maturity option - swings & roundabouts.

As the Hanley Economic BS 1 Year Online Smart Saver (TAR10) is NLA, I assume that the branch offering will also be finishing soon?

gt94sss2

Chaykin said:

WillPS said:

Hanley BS Branch Smart Saver

Wife sent an application to Stone branch (closest branch, marginally). Although she hasn't heard anything back yet, the account and the initial deposit are now visible in her Hanley app.

I had already opened my account in person in Newcastle under Lyme.

Her application specifically stated "1 Year Branch Smart Saver (TAR09)", so if they were to reject they'd have had to for a reason other than "you have to open the account online".

Hanley Economic BS - my application also specifically stated "1 Year Branch Smart Saver (TAR09)". I guess I'll try to re-post to Stone! 

Given the Stone branch is closed until Tuesday, I suspect HEBS will have told their staff not to process any more postal applications by then.

s71hj

gt94sss2 said:

Chaykin said:

WillPS said:

Hanley BS Branch Smart Saver

Wife sent an application to Stone branch (closest branch, marginally). Although she hasn't heard anything back yet, the account and the initial deposit are now visible in her Hanley app.

I had already opened my account in person in Newcastle under Lyme.

Her application specifically stated "1 Year Branch Smart Saver (TAR09)", so if they were to reject they'd have had to for a reason other than "you have to open the account online".

Hanley Economic BS - my application also specifically stated "1 Year Branch Smart Saver (TAR09)". I guess I'll try to re-post to Stone! 

Given the Stone branch is closed until Tuesday, I suspect HEBS will have told their staff not to process any more postal applications by then.

Anyone who has successfully opened this by post, did you send a cheque? If so, payable to who?