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L14MNP
27-10-09, 11:50 AM
Has the law changed in the last few years so it now takes around 14 days to even recieve your account number and sort code after your application has been processed?

This is a p1ss take, but it's what Barclays are saying to me!

Or are they just rubbish and I could join another bank and actually recieve my account details there and then?

GAY.
Edd
27-10-09, 11:54 AM
took me about half hour in Natwest, two forms of id was needed.
L14MNP
27-10-09, 12:06 PM
Awesome mate. That's what I wana hear! Will ring them up now and check it's the same rules for my crap area. lol
Markd89
27-10-09, 12:07 PM
same with lloyds tsb
2 x proof of id
had my account opened in an hour
hybridturbo
27-10-09, 12:08 PM
Al look after the monies Liam
L14MNP
27-10-09, 12:15 PM
I'm already with Lylods TSB dude. Guess I could open another with them? I'd prefer to go elsewhere though as I don't particuarly like the service TBH.

Maybe only Barclays are the ones that have this stupid system them. Typical of me to choose them lol.

Joe, the monies are trapped in Paypal and I have Superlites to pay for. :(
You can stick the next lot under your mattress lol.
draper
27-10-09, 12:42 PM
for a minute i expected you to need a bank account to get wages payed into lol
Hobbit
27-10-09, 12:48 PM
Try natwest, pretty good service imo
wwmnw
27-10-09, 12:52 PM
Barclays are **** man.
craig green
27-10-09, 12:56 PM
Barclays are **** man.

Every has a bad experience with one bank or another.

I hate Llloyds because they never used to be open when I need them.
I can't fault Nationwide tbh.
L14MNP
27-10-09, 02:33 PM
for a minute i expected you to need a bank account to get wages payed into lol
lol I do. Just my wages come from many areas.

NatWest done the bizzo BTW. I'm all hooked up now. :thumb:
brainsnova
27-10-09, 02:41 PM
llyods tsb for me but i cant mind last time i checked my account to see whats in it lol i could be in the red lol
Jack
27-10-09, 07:02 PM
Every has a bad experience with one bank or another.

I hate Llloyds because they never used to be open when I need them.
I can't fault Nationwide tbh.
Yep, I have banking with Nationwide and Natwest. Whilst neither have been bad, Nationwide have ALWAYS been light years ahead in customer service. Their online banking is way better than Natwest too.
Rich
29-10-09, 07:19 PM
lloyds opened an accout in about half an hour, then went back to borrow some money and was in and out £1500 heavier within about 20minutes. Far too easy imo lol
MK999
29-10-09, 07:37 PM
lloyds opened an accout in about half an hour, then went back to borrow some money and was in and out £1500 heavier within about 20minutes. Far too easy imo lol

I need you to talk to halifax for me about an overdraft, I'm obviously doing something wrong lol
Pete
29-10-09, 07:42 PM
took me about half hour in Natwest, two forms of id was needed.
Same for me, took around half an hour to get it all set up, within 2 days i had my card etc through the post.

Excellent services from Natwest
MK999
29-10-09, 07:50 PM
Same for me, took around half an hour to get it all set up, within 2 days i had my car etc through the post.

Excellent services from Natwest

People do complain about royal mail but to be fair that's a stellar job lol
Hobbit
30-10-09, 04:23 AM
lloyds opened an accout in about half an hour, then went back to borrow some money and was in and out £1500 heavier within about 20minutes. Far too easy imo lol

I have an old account with halifax that i never use, they recently upped my overdarft to 750 and we wonder why were in a credit crunch lol