HSBC to First Direct- can I still get £100?

cam101

I bank with HSBC, but am interested in switching to First Direct then back again in six months to make £200.

As the two banks are connected, does anyone know if I am still eligible for the offer?

Thanks :-)

mrmajika

Yes - it doesn't affect it at all.

greenmantle

YEP. I did.

greenmantle

Oh, I mean, I got the 100 quid for switching, but I think I'm staying, so can't comment on the 200...

nzseries1

I switched to First Direct from HSBC, and then away again, and got £200.

Keep in mind that even though they say the switch away is "no questions asked", my experience was very different. I had to explain in great detail why i wanted to leave to three different people, and then put the same thing in writing, to get my £100 for leaving.

cyteh84

Hi, I have a HSBC account as well (a Plus account). I would like to know how to switch to First Direct. Do I need to close my existing HSBC Plus account then open a new First Direct account then after 6 months "switch" back to HSBC by opening a new HSBC account again?

nzseries1

cyteh84 wrote: »

Hi, I have a HSBC account as well (a Plus account). I would like to know how to switch to First Direct. Do I need to close my existing HSBC Plus account then open a new First Direct account then after 6 months "switch" back to HSBC by opening a new HSBC account again?

Check here:
http://www.firstdirect.com/1st-account/

under the headings
£100 when you switch your banking
and
Satisfaction guaranteed

This may also be of interest:
http://www.firstdirect.com/1st-account/easyswitch.shtml

pksaraf

as long as you have never banked with fd before
&
you transfer your salary (>£1,500pm)

you shouldnt have a problem. banking with hsbc directly shouldnt matter.

and dont forget, there is also a refer a friend scheme where a referrer earns £50, over and above the £100 you make. i am sure someone will be willing to share their bonus with you. check the referrers board.

cyteh84

for the 1,500pm, can I transfer it as a standing order from my HSBC plus account to the newly open FD account? As I don't really want to give the new bank account details to my HR manager then after 6 months change it again...and just in case things get screwed up in process...

pksaraf

cyteh84 wrote: »

for the 1,500pm, can I transfer it as a standing order from my HSBC plus account to the newly open FD account? As I don't really want to give the new bank account details to my HR manager then after 6 months change it again...and just in case things get screwed up in process...

based on what i have heard so far, it has to be salary hitting directly from employer. others can comment more on this one.

Crap_with_money.com

You can get round the minimum deposit of £1500 per month, by opening more of their products.

I have 2 savings accounts along with my current account, and as long as you "own" 3 of their products, there is no minimum deposit required!