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Can I Convert My Halifax Current Account To A Reward Account Easily?
mr_fishbulb
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I have a Halifax current account (think it was the "High Interest Current Account")
Does anyone know if I can convert it into the new Halifax Reward Current Account but keep the same sort code & account number?
Does anyone know if I can convert it into the new Halifax Reward Current Account but keep the same sort code & account number?
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I went into the branch the other day and it was converted for me. I had a short wait to see someone and then it was done in 3 minutes. I was able to keep the same sort code and account number.0
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I upgraded mines online. On the account summary page within your online banking, theres a 'take me to' drop down menu. In there you'll find the option to upgrade, takes 1 min and you don't even have to visit the branch. I assume I kept the same numbers, as I didn't have to change any DD's or transfers.0
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I used the call back service, and it was done in 2 mins from when the phone rang!0
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I upgraded mines online. On the account summary page within your online banking, theres a 'take me to' drop down menu. In there you'll find the option to upgrade, takes 1 min and you don't even have to visit the branch. I assume I kept the same numbers, as I didn't have to change any DD's or transfers.
I think the "upgrade" option only refers to the "Ultimate Reward" account whch charges £12 per month.0 -
Done in branch, took a few minutes, get to keep same sort code, account number, card, standing orders etc ... no hassle!0
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Thanks all. I''l go into my local branch and see if I can upgrade0
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It's termed 're-designate' .... rather than upgrade. You have to move a HICA to Reward either on 'phone or via Branch .... you can't do it online. If you re-designate it keeps the same Sort Code / Account Number and therefore cheque book / DC / DDs / SOs etc remain undisturbed.
Answered many times on the multitude of threads on the Current Account forum!
If you want to test the depth of the water .........don't use both feet !0 -
I have a Halifax High Interest Account.
What happens to that now I wonder. Does it stay as it is?0 -
Just a quick word or 2 of warning about this new Reward current account.
If you have a tendency to go overdrawn..even its an agreed overdraft, they no longer charge you interest on your overdraft. Instead they charge a flat rate fee of, wait for it, £1 for each day you are overdrawn. :eek: If its not an agreed overdraft, then the daily fee is higher, and higher still if its over £2500 I think.
This new account can be costly unless you stay in the black all the time.2013 TARGET £30k
2012 £26500 paid off.
2011 £22750 paid off
2010 £19800 paid off
2009 MBNA Cleared 25.09.09 £34391.33 PAID OFFDFW Nerd 612 Proud to be dealing with my debts0
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