The Top Regular Savers Discussion Thread

Slinky

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82097840#Comment_82097840

The instruction was to use MonBS Building Society as the payee name, which I did.

CricketLady

Re: Manchester 5.75% account 12 x £250

I just had this message from them after I sent my initial payment using the nine digit code (then messaged to ask if I should have used the seven digit code that appeared on my page shortly after) -

"I can advise that the initial reference you received was a temporary reference and we send this to allow customers to fund their accounts immediately if they wish to while their new account is in the process of being opened. Now that you have your permanent account number xxxxxxx, you can use this on your future payments, and if you ever need to contact our advisors by telephone you can give this number as your reference."

Hope this helps - pickledonionlover you will probably have a similar message! and Bestseagull I hope you got yours sorted okay xxx

Sending you all a cool drink

xxx

Bridlington1

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82097843#Comment_82097843

It must be an out of date document somewhere then, the general Ts&Cs state this:

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FAQs state:

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flaneurs_lobster

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82097843#Comment_82097843

Wouldn't surprise me that there may be conflicting advice elsewhere at MonBS but the FAQ about paying in says

Standing Orders and Electronic Transfer

To set up a standing order or make a single electronic payment to your savings account, it is essential to provide all of the following details to your bank:

Account Name: Your full name (the account holder)

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Reference: XXXXXXXXXX (Please make sure there are no spaces or hyphens - use the Monmouthshire Building Society account number you want to credit).

Slinky

It was the instructions that came up at the end of opening the account. I took a screen grab on my mobile phone. The new account details were above this section of the screen grab.

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JamesRobinson48

@Bridlington1

Earl Shilton BS has launched an 'online only' RS paying 6.00% variable, 12 months term, max £500 per month. I think it's new today.

As far as I can see it's open to new and existing members. Early closure permitted; limited access to other withdrawals.

https://www.esbs.co.uk/monthly-saver-online/

There also seems to be a 'branch only' RS on equivalent terms. Not sure if you're allowed both.

Kim_13

It wouldn’t be the first time a BS has given out incorrect information as to what is required for a COP match. I’ve also been told to use first and middle initial recently. Simply try all combinations until one gives a match and feed back to the BS about any incorrect information if you wish.

janusd

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82097914#Comment_82097914

even as an existing customer, it looks as though this may take a day or two to open…

Thank you for your application!

We are now processing your application and will provide an update within three working days.

Once your account has been opened, we will send you a message in the Online Services portal with your account details along with information on how to fund it

ToastLady

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82096275#Comment_82096275

ECOLOGY COP

I called Ecology today and explained BoS couldn't verify COP. Very nice lady said that they were aware of the issue with Lloyd's banking group. Caused by Ecology changing the bank they used, all other banks have changed the details, they thought Lloyds issue was resolved, but obviously not. She had no idea why Zopa payment failed, but funds hadn't been received and declined by Ecology, I'd have to find out from Zopa. I asked if I could have Chase as my nominated account, she did this for me and said I'd receive a confirmation email and text when this had been completed. Both received a short time later and account now funded. Don't think I will bother with contacting Zopa for an explanation, just happy that I'm all sorted now.

s71hj

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82097930#Comment_82097930

How did you open it as an existing customer? It prompts me to login, I do and it the just shows my existing ESBS account and no obvious button to apply without logging out