Can't sign up for current account

  • Kalia's Avatar
    When I try to sign up for a tesco current account, I can get to the page headed "1 About you" but then as soon as I click continue, the page just says "sorry, there's been a problem." I have tried signing up on different browsers on different days over the past week, but always "sorry, there's been a problem."
  • 10 Replies

  • chaddman30's Avatar
    Supervisor
    I've had the same issue. You can apply over the telephone: 0345 835 3353 if you wish.
  • maudlin27's Avatar
    Same problem here, unable to register for a current account. Any word if or when this will be fixed? Would prefer not to register over the phone so looks like will be seeking a different provider.
  • Tristan's Avatar
    Hi ,

    Sometimes this error happens if we recognise you as an existing customer but you do not have security set up (or if your security details are locked). If this is the case please get in touch with us so we can sort out your security through a method on this page: http://www.tescobank.com/help/contact-us/.

    This could also happen if your details aren't filled in completely (for example, checking you have chosen your title) or if your date of birth isn't completed in a standard format or if there is an unknown symbol in some of the text.

    If this isn't the issue, it could be down to a technical issue we would need to investigate and we would appreciate any additional information you can provide for this, including screenshots and confirmation of which version browser you use as examples - Tristan
  • Kalia's Avatar
    I am also still getting this error. I am not an existing customer, and I have filled in all my details correctly.
    I am using Mozilla Firefox 50. Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; WOW64; rv:50.0) Gecko/**sensitive info removed** Firefox/50.0 This is a screenshot of the error: [img]/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/192iAA0172A2818C7D34/image-size/large?v=v2&px=-1[/img]
  • JamieJ's Avatar
    Former Community Manager
    Hi as you are a new customer the best bet would be to call our current account team.

    Call 0345 835 3353* (or minicom 0345 366 6471*).

    Lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Calls may be recorded.

    *This number may be included as part of any inclusive call minutes provided by your phone operator.
  • Kalia's Avatar
    , I appreciate the reply, but am not interested in applying for an account over phone, and hence will be going with a different bank. Thankyou to those who replied though.
  • JamieJ's Avatar
    Former Community Manager
    Sorry to hear that I have checked and there is no known issue with the application process. Before you call it a day, can you confirm you have tried on multiple browsers and devices? If not, and you are willing, can you try on another device and browser? Sorry again it hasn't worked for you so far.
  • timgo's Avatar
    I have the same problem trying to sign up for a current account. I already have a savings account and am registered for on-line banking. On the sign up page there is no "Title" listed and it says "Please Select" but there is no drop down menu and no way to select the menu. I have completed the application form many times but it fails every time because I can't select a title. I have been to the change personal details page but title change isn't an option on this page. I telephoned the help line but they said it was a known fault being dealt with. But no action. Has anyone found a way round this?
  • Kalia's Avatar
    Hi yes I did try it on a couple of different browsers, and a different computer, always the same error. I see that timgo said the help line says it is a known fault though, so it would be good if they could fix the problem.

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