New poster here.
Just thought I would share this with those who have used the NCS or are thinking of doing so. I don't want to worry anyone though..
I sent my application via the NCS on the 17.05.11. On saturday I received a letter from the UKBA stating that a 'fee payment' was not included with my application, and that it will be refused if payment is not received within 14 days from the date of the letter. I am absolutely fuming as the form was definitely there, and the NCS requested it as part of their 'checking' service
I now regret going through them as the form has definitely been lost somewhere along the way.. (though it could have been lost by the UKBA, who knows?) I have thought of requesting my NCS fee back or making a complaint. I will now have to fork out £6 to send the payment form via the royal mail next day service.
I just thought I would rant/share with you my experience, and that using the NCS is not necessarily a guarantee of all the necessary documents being received by the UKBA.