the account is on the way out, cDecember.
the £5/m days were handy.. just £2/m nowadays, so not a huge loss, but still a shame.
apparently they are going to be offering something to 'reward loyalty' of account holders. we shall see.

Sarah wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 22 2019 10:08am

Not such a big deal for many of us then if it only affects the fee-based Ultimate Reward account,..

i've been told that the changes will apply to Reward, further to those affecting Ultimate Reward.

kevinchess1 wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 21 2019 11:16pm

Halifax have the monthly draw for cash prizes if you have over 5 Grand savings

saved at what best rate?

it matters to a saver that wants a return.. my question is: what rate can we achieve with Halifax, whilst giving us the chance of a prize on top?

well, no, that's not right. the state is going to help, by providing the state pension. that's part of our retirement income. but yes, we all need to try to put some aside for the future too.

the verdict is correct, of course. this is the new reality, equality from the state. and we all need to try to put some aside for the future through Pensions/ISAs/other investments, alongside.

'multiple streams of income'. yes please.

it's not ludicrously worthless, it just is what it is. future governments will govern, and make changes as they determine they should. we can listen to what current ministers/authorities have to say, accept that things change, and act accordingly. well, no, that's not right. the state is going to he...

blythburgh wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 05 2019 11:44am

A bit like saying...

my point was clear, in the context of the thread.

i recently set up another PremRegSav, and sits alongside M&S and Nationwide, all at 5%. but i agree with you..2.75% isn't worth doing, and assuming M&S have dropped their rate by the time comes, i don't see myself renewing any of them. from the days of 24 Credit Cards, and all sorts of Current and S...