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Scots Are Already Switching Their Bank Accounts From RBS

RBS warned that it will move its headquarters from Edinburgh to London in the event of a Yes vote in the Scottish referendum. Some customers aren't happy.

Royal Bank of Scotland warned last night that the bank will move its headquarters to London if Scotland votes for independence in the referendum next week.

1. But a lot of Scots have a simple solution: They'll move their accounts if RBS moves its HQ.

RBS you tossers I'll be first to move my account if you move you're HQ to England. Remember you're the Royal Bank of SCOTLAND. PATHETIC

2.

Probably a pointless gesture but today I'll move my account from RBS. They won't give a frack of course but I'll feel better. Anyone else?

3.

Everyone with an RBS account should immediately move elsewhere. @chunkymark @YesScotland @maxkeiser

5. Some suggested the bank has already betrayed Scottish people.

Yes or No outcome first thing I do on 19th is move bank account from RBS and pension from Std Life. You are a disgrace We won't forget you..

6.

Only takes 7 days to switch banks. #RBS you move we move! BBC News - Bank account switching up 19% in first year http://t.co/OkGhwMrX62

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Looking forward to cancelling my RBS account if they move south #newsnight #indyref

8.

Time to close my account with @RBS_PressOffice @RBSGroup. If they want to move South that's there choice but not with my money

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@Martin1Williams @raiphsays I think every yes voter should close there rbs account then move their money into a Scottish based banks

10. And others said the bank is attempting to blackmail Scots into voting No.

Do not be blackmailed by the RBS threats to move to england. How many times has this very bank been held to account for mismanagement

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More scare stories.RBS say they'll move HQ to London if YES WIN. they're HQ is already in London. I'll close my account today with RBS. #YES

12. And it's not just RBS. People also threatened to leave Lloyds, which said it could move its Bank of Scotland brand to London in the event of independence.

#Lloyds if the vote ends up #No then I will still close my account with you.#indyref your threat to move HQ south has cost you accounts #Yes

As a result, some social media managers have had a lot of work to do today, helping their customers leave.

@RBS_Help please let me know how to close my account. In light of RBS posturing to move to England I no longer want to hold my account the.

@timalloy6711 Hi, sorry you feel this way. You can close your account by visiting or writing to your local branch with a signed request. AS