The Top Regular Savers Discussion Thread

clairec666

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82019089#Comment_82019089

Interesting. I've had a quick trawl through their website and can't see anything specific about who would qualify for the 6.5% account. Am I missing something really obvious?

(I have worked in schools for nearly 10 years, but don't have QTS. Currently working for a supply teaching agency. I'd snap up the 6.5% account if I was eligible, but might not bother for 6%…)

allegro120

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82019322#Comment_82019322

I expect it tomorrow.

Pickledonionlover

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82019368#Comment_82019368

Tomorrow expectation too 🤞

x44

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82019347#Comment_82019347

Well its seems pretty clear to me….

https://www.teachersbuildingsociety.co.uk/savings/savings-for-teachers/product-detail/regular-saver-for-teachers-%28issue-1%29

Quote extract from the linked page

This account is available to teachers (including retired teachers) and other education professionals only

Gers

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82019089#Comment_82019089

Don’t see any ‘confirm’ button after opening any of the three required reading. I am abroad just now though used a VPN for it. May have to give it a miss as not home until mid next week.

clairec666

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82019391#Comment_82019391

Yes, I saw that. Not exactly clear though what counts as an "education professional", or whether they need any proof from your employers, etc. And what if I changed jobs after the account was opened? I.e. I wouldn't count as a "retired teacher" but does "ex-education professional" still count? I thought there would be some clear terms on their website stating who is eligible but can't find anything.

janusd

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82019401#Comment_82019401

I think there are six rather than three - rs terms, general terms, fscs, charity, online terms & privacy - if all pressed, then "next" button appears… any chance adblocker or filters hiding some?

avocado1988

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82019309#Comment_82019309

So happy too! I feel teachers are always left out so I'm very glad that this building society is doing something for us given its name! I'm going to sign up:)

avocado1988

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82019089#Comment_82019089

Thanks so much for spotting this! Made my day:)

avocado1988

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82019347#Comment_82019347

I suppose there is no harm in trying (when I went through the process just now, there was a dropdown where I selected Educational Professional and I think if you started the application you will be able to see if there is "Supply" and hopefully there is - I hope it works for you! There was a non-compulsory bit where you could put your employer/organisation down - I put mine in there but perhaps you could put your supply teaching agency down there?)