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Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:36 pm
by sjbyron
True
but a bank shouldnt offer a "new" card which is to make it "better" for the customer, when its just an embosed visa electron card and not the debit card.
Thats not very ethical too me
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:38 pm
by Skippy
Has anyone else had a Visa debit card from the Co-op yet? If so, are the first 4 numbers 4508?
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:44 pm
by ivas4us
Yes just received mine and first 4 digits are 4508
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:47 pm
by sjbyron
So you too have an Electron card dressed up as a Debit card
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:50 pm
by kallis3
As long as it is accepted in shops, which it appears to be (or so I've read on other forums) then that's ok.
I shall be applying for a new account with them soon I think.
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:57 am
by plasticdaft
Their online banking is very simple to use for setting up and cancelling DD's,SO's etc. PAying cash or cheque in is easy,you never have to go near a branch and its free. All good stuff.
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:50 am
by Skippy
Jan, the card is accepted in shops and I've used it in shops where they haven't had the Electron sign.
I can't remember any other complaints about the Co-op, and unless you've got spare money each month to pay for a 'managed' account I'd recommend it anyone.
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:54 am
by Max
Skippy - why could you not have a co-op savings account - that can't be od? I asked about one on the phone and was told no problem.
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:06 am
by Skippy
They won't let anyone who is bankrupt have a savings account for some reason.
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:11 am
by Max
Daft!!
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:16 am
by Skippy
I've opened an account with Yorkshire Building Society with no problems - it's probably better as I can't tranfer the money back and forward instantly so it might stay longer in my account!
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:20 am
by Max
Good idea that - thanks for all your help.
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:29 pm
by Adam16
I have nothing but praise or the co-op. But I do have a current account.
The internet banking is superb and on the odd occasion i ring the call centre the help is excellent. I use my local post office for paying cheques in. Never been to a branch in the 6 months i banked with them.
A refreshing change from the Natwest, who were sell, sell, sell...