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Loosheesh · 02-20-2011, 11:26 AM

For my part, I had to initiate contact to move things along. When I applied, I received a response the following day, letting me know that my application was received and to expect a response in 5-10 working days. I didn't hear anything by the end of that period and I sent a follow-up email; no response to this email by the end of the day so I contacted them by phone. The rep I spoke to finalized my application and gave me a card number. I signed in and paid (via c/card) the $15 fee and I was able to borrow books right away.

A few days later I got a response to my follow-up email, telling me that there was a back-log and I would have to wait another week for my application to be finalized. I simply wrote back to explain that everything was already handled satisfactorily.

My advice is to wait a couple of days and if you don't hear anything, definitely contact them.

(I haven't received a physical card but I don't need one so no biggie

)

Lirael · 02-20-2011, 03:16 PM

All righty, thanks everyone! It sounds like it's a lot quicker than I thought it might be. I was worried it was gonna be one of those "Processing takes six to eight weeks" type things, so two weeks is good to hear! Even I can wait that long!

carpetmojo · 02-21-2011, 04:01 PM

I'm having a few problems with the Singapore site - keeps asking me for different details - passport no, then birth certificate, then date of birth, then presented me with another form, half filled in, to fill in again, then told me account was taken, and I had to give date of birth , but no section to do it !

But I've contacted them ,and thrown myself on their mercy, so shall see what happens !

carpetmojo · 02-21-2011, 04:02 PM

Oops.. wrong thread.

Sorry .

carpetmojo · 02-21-2011, 04:06 PM

Oops........ , no it's not .

Hurrumph.......

Dumb, dumber, dumbest................... etc..

Loosheesh · 02-21-2011, 05:16 PM

Carpetmojo, are you from Singapore? If not, you have to sign up as a Foreigner without FIN?

Also, it may be a good idea to check out this thread, which can help you with questions you may have after you sign up.

Here are the sign-up screenshots for a Foreigner without FIN:

02-20-2011, 11:26 AM	#31
Loosheesh Wizard Posts: 1,679 Karma: 3111989 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jianghu Device: PW1, PW5, iPhone SE 2016, iPhone 13 Pro, iPad Pro 9.7, iPad Pro 2021	For my part, I had to initiate contact to move things along. When I applied, I received a response the following day, letting me know that my application was received and to expect a response in 5-10 working days. I didn't hear anything by the end of that period and I sent a follow-up email; no response to this email by the end of the day so I contacted them by phone. The rep I spoke to finalized my application and gave me a card number. I signed in and paid (via c/card) the $15 fee and I was able to borrow books right away. A few days later I got a response to my follow-up email, telling me that there was a back-log and I would have to wait another week for my application to be finalized. I simply wrote back to explain that everything was already handled satisfactorily. My advice is to wait a couple of days and if you don't hear anything, definitely contact them. (I haven't received a physical card but I don't need one so no biggie)

02-21-2011, 05:16 PM	#36
Loosheesh Wizard Posts: 1,679 Karma: 3111989 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jianghu Device: PW1, PW5, iPhone SE 2016, iPhone 13 Pro, iPad Pro 9.7, iPad Pro 2021	Carpetmojo, are you from Singapore? If not, you have to sign up as a Foreigner without FIN? Also, it may be a good idea to check out this thread, which can help you with questions you may have after you sign up. Here are the sign-up screenshots for a Foreigner without FIN: Attached Thumbnails

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02-20-2011, 03:16 PM	#32
Lirael Moomin Posts: 137 Karma: 202147 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Sony PRS-350	All righty, thanks everyone! It sounds like it's a lot quicker than I thought it might be. I was worried it was gonna be one of those "Processing takes six to eight weeks" type things, so two weeks is good to hear! Even I can wait that long!

02-21-2011, 04:01 PM	#33
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	I'm having a few problems with the Singapore site - keeps asking me for different details - passport no, then birth certificate, then date of birth, then presented me with another form, half filled in, to fill in again, then told me account was taken, and I had to give date of birth , but no section to do it ! But I've contacted them ,and thrown myself on their mercy, so shall see what happens !

02-21-2011, 04:02 PM	#34
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Oops.. wrong thread. Sorry .

02-21-2011, 04:06 PM	#35
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Oops........ , no it's not . Hurrumph....... Dumb, dumber, dumbest................... etc..