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Re: Extra TSB classic accounts

Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 11:48 am
by cashback
I've opened all of the Classic accounts I aimed for. I'll now generate some activity on all of them (cash withdrawal, spending, contactless and cheque).

I'll have a answer for you all in April regarding Classic Plus conversion and (hopefully) interest paid @4.89%

Re: Extra TSB classic accounts

Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 8:52 pm
by YorkshireBoy
cashback wrote:It appears TSB are a little more frugal in issuing accounts compared to Halifax

I haven't abused Halifax, BoS, or Lloyds (and won't do) so I can't comment on them, but I can assure you that TSB are most definitely not "frugal" with regards to issuing accounts, providing you bide your time. Lets put it this way, at the moment you're a long, long, way off what you can get. ;)

But probably best not to talk about it too much on here?

Re: Extra TSB classic accounts

Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 10:54 pm
by DC.
YorkshireBoy wrote:Lets put it this way, at the moment you're a long, long, way off what you can get

Did you use your feet or mouse to open these?

Re: Extra TSB classic accounts

Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 12:27 am
by YorkshireBoy
DC. wrote:
YorkshireBoy wrote:Lets put it this way, at the moment you're a long, long, way off what you can get

Did you use your feet or mouse to open these?


Mouse mainly, although had to do 3 with my feet early on! Wouldn't use my feet now though...too much to lose if I caught an advisor on a bad day!

Re: Extra TSB classic accounts

Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 8:26 am
by planteria
more than one at 5% YB?

Re: Extra TSB classic accounts

Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 10:13 am
by YorkshireBoy
planteria wrote:more than one at 5% YB?


There's no other benefit is there?...unless you're a big contactless spender.

Re: Extra TSB classic accounts

Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 10:32 am
by planteria
i'll take that to be a 'yes' then :)
and no, short of my £5 this month.. and next months payment will only be £1 or £2. dont even have the card now.. stopped working completely for Contactless. but worked if i C&Pd.

Re: Extra TSB classic accounts

Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 12:05 pm
by cashback
Haha, excellent banter all. I respectfully withdraw my premature frugal comment. It turns out I've opened 4 accounts relatively easily.

Re: Extra TSB classic accounts

Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 1:59 pm
by cashback
I'll assume this trick probably works without reporting back publicly. I won't be offended if a mod removes my post ;)

Re: Extra TSB classic accounts

Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 6:17 pm
by ceredigion
To follow on from YorkshireBoy's comment. I had to ring them last April as they failed to supply a end of year tax statement for all the accounts. Dreaded the conversation and it went, "I see you have err lots of accounts with us Mr xxx". Followed by deathly silence from me. Past from pillar to post as no one could understand why but nothing more was said.