Anyone else having problems with NS&I new sign on system?
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Anyone else having problems with NS&I new sign on system?
NS&I (Ernie) have now introduced a new online sign-on validation system which involves them sending a one-time passcode via a call to your mobile - my call and the code never arrive despite repeated attempts.
This system works for my bank but not NS&I - I have called them to report the problem and am awaiting a solution - just wondered if anyone else has had the same issue and how it was fixed.
This system works for my bank but not NS&I - I have called them to report the problem and am awaiting a solution - just wondered if anyone else has had the same issue and how it was fixed.
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Re: Anyone else having problems with NS&I new sign on system?
NS&I (Ernie) have now introduced a new online sign-on validation system which involves them sending a one-time passcode via a call to your mobile - my call and the code never arrive despite repeated attempts.
This system works for my bank but not NS&I - I have called them to report the problem and am awaiting a solution - just wondered if anyone else has had the same issue and how it was fixed.
This system works for my bank but not NS&I - I have called them to report the problem and am awaiting a solution - just wondered if anyone else has had the same issue and how it was fixed.
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Re: Anyone else having problems with NS&I new sign on system?
Just a thought you haven't changed your phone number since registering your initial details with NS&I? To send your one time passcode they will only use the telephone number you have registered in your account details. It then comes to you as a phone call and they read out the passcode, you can get them to repeat it by pressing a key etc. If you have changed your number they will be ringing the old number.
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Re: Anyone else having problems with NS&I new sign on system?
Thanks but they have the correct mobile tele number - their call never comes through.
Prior to this yes I was entering NSI number, surname and password and everything was fine.
Prior to this yes I was entering NSI number, surname and password and everything was fine.
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Re: Anyone else having problems with NS&I new sign on system?
The two factor identification system seems to be working fine for me on the phone and on the PC. Bobd22 makes a good point about possible phone number errors. When (eventually) you work out where the codes are going, make sure you accept the option to "register this device" and that will stop the system asking for validation codes on many future logins.
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Re: Anyone else having problems with NS&I new sign on system?
I found this on the NS&I authentication help page
08085 007 007
Why am I not receiving an automated phone call?
Your phone network could be automatically blocking the call or sending it to a junk voicemail folder. To unblock the call, you may need to add the following numbers to your networks VIP list:08085 007 007
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Re: Anyone else having problems with NS&I new sign on system?
I've just installed the NSI app on an ipad which has never been used with NSI and it installed and authenticated first time, so the system is working. The code came through in less than ten seconds
Are you using a pc or an app?
Are you using a pc or an app?
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Spanish mobile but the NS&I helpline guy said this was acceptable this morning when I phoned them.
Yes thanks for that but I have added their number to my contacts.
Using a PC and I was signing it OK until they introduced the new system.
Yes thanks for that but I have added their number to my contacts.
Using a PC and I was signing it OK until they introduced the new system.
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Suggestion, turn your phone off and reboot
The authentication codes are standard SMS messages, so maybe reconnecting to the messaging system may unblock it.
The authentication codes are standard SMS messages, so maybe reconnecting to the messaging system may unblock it.
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Re: Anyone else having problems with NS&I new sign on system?
I used to get these codes sent to my Spanish SIM but it was only because I was using a different laptop. They seem to require you to use the same device when you log in. If you use a different one they start to get suspicious and send you codes.
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I used to get these codes sent to my Spanish SIM but it was only because I was using a different laptop. They seem to require you to use the same device when you log in. If you use a different one they start to get suspicious and send you codes.
Anyway I am just going to try it as yesterday my son said his bank app show 3 × £100 NSI payments for the month if April which seems an usually high win for 1 month!!!
Anyway I am just going to try it as yesterday my son said his bank app show 3 × £100 NSI payments for the month if April which seems an usually high win for 1 month!!!
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Re: Anyone else having problems with NS&I new sign on system?
Once you have authenticated a device using the 2 factor code their system recognises that device and you log on with normal details. If you use a new device you need to authenticate using 2 factor to authorise that device. I have a phone tablet and Chromebook all authenticated and remembered by their system
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Couple of further observations, SMS message comes from NS&I but when I check the details of the message there is no sender number. Is it possible your phone is blocking unknown numbers or anonymous texts? It's always possible that you've "blocked" something previously and now the authentication messages are being caught in the same filter.