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First Direct Regular Saver 8%

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  • Gromitt
    Gromitt Posts: 5,063 Forumite
    Yes, an e-saver with £1 in cancels out the £10/month banking fee.
  • Gromitt wrote: »
    Yes, an e-saver with £1 in cancels out the £10/month banking fee.

    thank you :)
  • Have FD changed their T&C recently? To qualify for £100 bonus they now require to use Easyswitch service and have at least 2 DDs or standing orders.
    I was hoping that transferring 1.5k to and fro each month would qualify. But I am afraid it is not the case any more.
    :question: :question: :question:

    "Every battle is a gamble, Snow. The man who does nothing also takes a risk." Ser Richard Horpe
  • innovate
    innovate Posts: 16,217 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    unlockk wrote: »
    Have FD changed their T&C recently? To qualify for £100 bonus they now require to use Easyswitch service and have at least 2 DDs or standing orders.

    Sounds exactly like the £100 bonus T&Cs that they had 3 years ago, when I "switched". I told them which 2 DDs to transfer, and not to close my other current account.
  • unlockk
    unlockk Posts: 17 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    Thank you for your reply, innovate.
    I am afraid I don't have any regular direct debits or standing orders on my current account. I pay with my debit card and cheques.

    "Every battle is a gamble, Snow. The man who does nothing also takes a risk." Ser Richard Horpe
  • innovate
    innovate Posts: 16,217 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    You could try and call them, may be they will make an exception if you have convincing reasons for not having/needing any DDs. No idea though how desperate they are for new customers.
  • thacky
    thacky Posts: 131 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Alas. The FD Reg Saver is no more. Mine just matured and I went to open a new one . . . . . Gone. :mad:
  • unlockk
    unlockk Posts: 17 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    Yes, looks like it's not offered any more, thacky.

    As an update to my previous post, in November last year I have successfully opened a First Direct and Regular Saver 8% accounts and received my £100 reward. Prior to that I set up a bunch of direct debits to various charities which I still hold to date.

    "Every battle is a gamble, Snow. The man who does nothing also takes a risk." Ser Richard Horpe
  • thacky
    thacky Posts: 131 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I've opened one (a Reg Saver) with Norwich & Peterborough but it's 'only' 4% and with a max of £250 per month. Am keeping an eye out for others but it is important to me to be able to apply and manage it all online - can't be doing with branches or post etc - and I don't want one that is tied to a current account with another bank.
  • alanobrien
    alanobrien Posts: 3,308 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    thacky wrote: »
    Alas. The FD Reg Saver is no more. Mine just matured and I went to open a new one . . . . . Gone. :mad:


    Allegedly back in March - at a lower rate i suspect.......
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