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first direct leaving bonus

nuks · 2013-07-03 12:59:14

I opened a First Direct account just to get the sign up bonus and have recently realized there was 'an exit' bonus as well. Can anyone confirm whether this is true: if I maintain the account for at least 6 months, pay in at least £1000 each month,used the easy switch for transferring at least two DDs to the account -- I am…

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apt Posts: 3,242 Forumite

5 July 2013 at 4:17PM

If Fist Direct hadn't met their consumer obligations and I wanted to leave I would have no compunction about claiming £100. But not only have I had good service, but also 1 year 7.5% Regular Savings ISA and three 1 year 8% Regular Savers plus the £250 interest free overdraft so am well ahead financially as well as not having to put forward a less than honest reason to leave.

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