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Santander Friend Referral

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
    knightfox wrote: »
    I think their online area is horrible. Its the worst online banking I have used / seen. So I disagree with your statement that they are the best.

    Anyway I have googled your question. The computer says NO. They havent said anything to me. Communication, on the site, email or otherwise...

    online is ok only bad as no FPS service (unlike HBOS and TSB)
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 120,605 Forumite
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    There hasnt really been a nickname introduced for santander yet. Under Abbey it was easy as they were known as Shabby. Best I have heard is Shatander. There cant be a bank with as bad a reputation as them.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
  • geordie_ben
    geordie_ben Posts: 3,118 Forumite
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    Glad to see you're all a helpful bunch......
  • sveika
    sveika Posts: 110 Forumite
    Hi geordie_ben, I'm afraid Santander does not offer a friend referral scheme. That's what I've been told by the branch.

    We did use A&L friend referrals before and it worked brilliant.
  • geordie_ben
    geordie_ben Posts: 3,118 Forumite
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    sveika wrote: »
    Hi geordie_ben, I'm afraid Santander does not offer a friend referral scheme. That's what I've been told by the branch.

    We did use A&L friend referrals before and it worked brilliant.

    Thanks Sveika! Nice to know someone on here is interested in answering people questions instead of voicing opinions. Much appreciated Sveika!
  • pmduk
    pmduk Posts: 10,695 Forumite
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    edited 27 October 2010 at 8:11AM
    Why not move to a better bank eg First Direct and enjoy the welcome gift they offer? That'll give you some cash and avoid the inevitable satander problems.
  • geordie_ben
    geordie_ben Posts: 3,118 Forumite
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    pmduk wrote: »
    Why not move to a better bank eg First Direct and enjoy the welcome gift they offer?

    Because I doubt they offer a 0% zero fee credit card :) Plus the £130 cashback is going to be very handy
  • System
    System Posts: 178,390 Community Admin
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    edited 27 October 2010 at 12:12PM
    geordie_ben wrote: »
    Thanks Sveika! Nice to know someone on here is interested in answering people questions instead of voicing opinions. Much appreciated Sveika!

    Do remember that this is a public forum and therefore you will find a mix of both.

    There's no point getting het up about it!

    Anyway, to answer your question, no Santander do not offer a refer a friend incentive according to their telephone CSA.

    I don't have a current account with them but I do have their Zero credit card and must say apart from the initial delay / debacle to do with the credit agreement and card despatch they have been spot on in every other respect. IMO they've been no better or worse than any other card issuer I've dealt with.

    So there you go, question answered and opinion all in one post, not so bad is it?!

    Regards
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  • geordie_ben
    geordie_ben Posts: 3,118 Forumite
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    Just had a reply to my email.

    Repsonse in less than 24 hours... I'd say that was pretty decent customer services
  • xyz123
    xyz123 Posts: 1,672 Forumite
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    geordie_ben wrote: »
    Just had a reply to my email.

    Repsonse in less than 24 hours... I'd say that was pretty decent customer services

    what was the reply?
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