Problems setting up Halifax Fixed Rate Saver

Eurorunner

I switched my current account to halifax a few months ago. Then in the last few weeks, i've been trying to open a fixed rate saver account with them also. They reckon they never received the first application. The second one was sent to them over a week ago - and no reply. Should be straightforward as theres no need for proof of id as they already have that from the other account.

Just wondering if they have a policy of being lethargic with this kind of thing on purpose if they see the current account holder has a lot of cash sitting in their current account (which I have). Other than the first 2k, they're paying nothing on it?

Anyone else experienced this?

Should have Northern Rock a/c no. by next week - in which case the lot gets cleared out of halifax bar the minimum 2k.

snubbleste

Would you not consider going into your nearest branch?

I opened a Fixed rate saver account, had no problems with it.

JTMan

I had no problems either. As the previous poster said just pop into a branch

Eurorunner

Nearest branch is 40 clicks away. Just find it strange that they have not processed it given two opportunities. Will go with Northern Rock.