Re: Nine UK banks launch fee-free accounts Quote:
Originally Posted by realdeals IMPORTANT NOTICE.....
COVENTRY DO NOT ACCEPT MIS-MATCHED NAMES.
Just had a letter a few days ago telling me it wasn't in their t&c's etc. | Just a little update on this.....
I phoned the number on the letter, as they wanted an explanation to the situation. I thought it would be them just telling me accounts were being closed.
However thought I would try a blag, said the different names were because I set up different ebay/pp's for each product line I sell.....but I AM the person who the money goes to, and am not operating accounts on others behalf.
Lo and behold the operator says that it's fine, she will just put a note on the screen, no problem.
SO it SEEMS the official company line is they don't allow it. However if you call up when asked and can blag well, then they will mark it down as OK. I do feel however that it is COMPLETELY down to the luck of the draw as to what CSA operator you get to the outcome of your call. I waited until very late in the day on the eve of a double bank holiday weekend before calling to try and use as much in my favour as I could and make the most of the 'feel good factor'.
So, not sure if I can recommend Coventry BS, the CSA's seem nice enough. I would feel realllllllllyyyyy nervous after this using these accounts to shift decent money. What I will do is slowly build up a balance to keep in them so it at least appears I am using them partly as a 'savings' account.
So the moral to this story is? .....well I guess you roll the dice and take your chances this one. I just wanted to put some info out so people are better informed than I was before I opened a fistful of accounts with them so they can make a more informed choice.
|