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Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:26 pm
by ray_a
Heard this on the radio today and found a link to the BBC website!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7095944.stm
I told you that I was going to find ways to give everyone a chance to have a good Christmas for 2008. This must be good news for us and allows us a chance to put something away each week!
What do people think!
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:41 pm
by manc
I think that it is a brilliant idea, especially for those people that may be on a tight budget.
The idea of not being able to withdraw funds until November will take the temptation away from those that may want to dip into the fund early.
With 200 retailers signing up to this also gives the saver a lot of choice.
I am definitely going to get one for next Xmas
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It's all fun & games, until someone loses an eye!!
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:44 am
by Skippy
Thanks for that Ray, I'm definitely going to open one. I already buy the stamps to help with my car tax so I can do it all together!
Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is the present - a gift to make the most of.
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 11:42 am
by cr15py
What a fantastic idea. I shall pop in to the Post Office and pick a leaflet up to "join the club"
:):)
Christmas 2008 doesn't sound so scary now!!!
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:41 pm
by louisa.s
What a great idea and it means I won't have money in little pots all over the house!!!
Tesco's do a similiar scheme where you can opt to have all your vouchers saved up until the November posting and you can also top it up as well!
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 6:16 pm
by tinytori
thats a brilliant idea!!
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:09 pm
by spenmotherhen
Great idea will pop in to the postie tomorrow and check it out.
Do you have to pay any charges to use the pre paid card?
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 6:03 pm
by caraf
Hi. This sounds a brilliant idea, how do you open one. Can you in fact open one yet are they available yet and what are they called
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 11:37 am
by caraf
Are these accounts available yet and what are they called??
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 12:11 pm
by wen
If you ring the PO Helpline 08457 223344, I think there is an option to pre-register, although the scheme doesn't start to January I think.
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:40 pm
by ValiantGal
What a great idea, will definately be looking into this. Thanks ray a
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:16 pm
by cr15py
I'm really up for this, but can't find any mention of it on the Post Office website. Anyone know where I can get a leaflet to download, or an application form or anything?