Halifax Reg Saver 8% - no idea where to open one !

QS888

@MACKEM99 are you an existing halifax customer?

QS888

Hi All - I've just spoken to Halifax - they've admitted that there is a problem on the website for new customers which won't be fixed til end July. The work around is to open a current account (no fee) then a regular saver, and you can then close the current account or leave it open and empty. Thanks

snookerloopy96

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82069107#Comment_82069107

I'm exactly the same, recurring vicious circle online no matter what I apply for.

Its definitely another step to the name change to Lloyds so I may pop into my local branch, see if that solves it.

Worth a try.

clairec666

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82069167#Comment_82069167

I've not got the Halifax app, but I do have an online banking login and an existing (but empty) account. I was able to open the regular saver via the desktop site.

snookerloopy96

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82069217#Comment_82069217

Whenever you try to open a current account it just directs you to Lloyds.

QS888

Final comment - I've tried to open a new current account on the website and on the app - neither work. I am giving up ! Thanks all

kaMelo

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82069226#Comment_82069226

It's not possible to open a new Halifax current account on the website but it should still be possible via the App. What is happening to prevent you from doing so via the app?

snookerloopy96

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82069342#Comment_82069342

If you are not an existing customer you cannot use the app properly until you receive an activation code through the post.

kaMelo

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82069347#Comment_82069347

So a delay rather than a failure

snookerloopy96

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82069348#Comment_82069348

Not really as I'm not sure the Halifax will allow a new customer to open a brand new RS.

They are clearly going to be rebranded very soon as Lloyds and when you look online everything is being redirected to Lloyds.

I have opened the 'other' two LBG savers but did so by phone rather than wait for an activation code, I am assuming Halifax is the same but there is no guarantee due to the rebranding.