nick_sub:
I have just opened this account. It took Tesco more than 2 weeks to cash my cheque and open the account. Following that you have to sign up online and send them a signature, and once you receive your activation code back you can finally complete the registration. Not exactly slick or quick. I'm not saying don't go for it, but bear in mind that it will take a while to set up. Only send them a small opening cheque so you don't loose too much interest in the meantime.
they sent me the form to sign on the 7th and posted it back the same day along with a 10k cheque, and but heard back from them yet
they are reducing the interest by 0.5% later this month so will be 6% which is still good.