changing bank account numbers...

[bigbill]

I have read a previous thread that mentioned it is possible to phone/visit the bank and ask to change bank account numbers. I have now tried with my Santander/Halifax/Natwest/Cooperative pp banned cuurrent accounts and they have all said that the account needs to be closed down and then a new one opened up, but then they realise i have three currents and don't see the need for opening a new one.

I have used various excuses and none so far have worked. Has anyone had and luck with this?

I have three current accounts with all of the above banks, should i close the account and reopen a new one in 6 months?

Any advice greatly appreciated!

[ShadyOne]

I have now tried with my Santander/Halifax/Natwest/Cooperative pp banned cuurrent accounts...

...I have three current accounts with all of the above banks

3x4=12






Is this what everyone does?

Don't the banks have access to some sort of central database that displays how many accounts people have opened?

I would say you should try savings accounts etc but the banks may get

I have used various excuses and none so far have worked. Has anyone had and luck with this?

So you havn't mentioned Stealth to them?

[bigbill]

3x4=16 lol, i think you mean 12 haha.

anyway no i havent mentioned stealth to them....dont think that would go down too well!

there will definately be people on here with more than 12 current accounts!!!

as for savers, last time i checked on the forum there are no savers which have the DD mandate needed for PP. i have tried halifax and natwest savers and they get kicked after a month or two...

[ShadyOne]

3x4=16 lol, i think you mean 12 haha.

Haha your right, I was even arrogant enough to put the little nerd smiley in there with it! ....quick edit before anyone else see's

What a

anyway no i havent mentioned stealth to them....dont think that would go down too well!

Everyone is tempted to do it thought init! Hoping they would just say something like "oh your another PayPal user, sure we will do that for you..."

there will definately be people on here with more than 12 current accounts!!!

I know it is just funny, imagine thinking of having that many visa cards before stealth!

as for savers, last time i checked on the forum there are no savers which have the DD mandate needed for PP. i have tried halifax and natwest savers and they get kicked after a month or two...

I added a NatWest savings once the 180 day limit passed and I used it to withdraw money, then it got kicked off about a couple weeks after.