Does having a 'current account' with the credit card company help

xgingerx

CannyJock wrote: »

So did I a while back. But times have changed.

http://www.hsbc.co.uk/1/2/personal/credit-cards;jsessionid=0000zOZhokfecWwFLYkkpoYeOSj:14et5m1u3

In particular:




Which is why I opened an HSBC Green current account 6 months ago so I'd qualify for another card for a stooze some time in the future


Similiarly, Natwest and RBS Platinum 0% cards, you need to have another product with them.

Thanks Canny for the clarification , it was a few years ago when i had my card

Chris2000

savagej wrote: »

For example Barclaycard is a separate company.

No, it's not. Barclaycard is just a trading name, the cards are issued by Barclays Bank plc.