co-op switching incentive - switching online?

xyz123

hi

thinking of transferring an old account with 2 DDs to co-op. i can see i can apply online for new account, but can the "switching" be started online or it has to be done over phone/branch?

thanks

puk999

I'm in the process of switching to Co-Op. As part of the online application I specified the bank account details I'd be switching from (what they called my "main" bank account but wasn't really ).

Despite this, I still had to do the switching over the phone. I was called a few days after submitting the application to arrange a time for the switch phone call.

Also note Co-Op require a debit card on the donor account.

grumbler

http://www.co-operativebank.co.uk/currentaccounts/125switch

Once your account is open, you're ready to switch. Call us on 08000 325 579... and we'll do the rest.

xyz123

grumbler wrote: »

http://www.co-operativebank.co.uk/currentaccounts/125switch

thanks....

MARTYM8`

Also apply via topcasback – you might get another £40 on top of your £100.

http://www.topcashback.co.uk/the-co-operative-bank/

PS You open the account online - but the switch can only be actioned by phone or in a branch. The switching request must be done within 2 weeks of opening the account to get the incentive.

shymanuk

do they have to be D/D or can you do it with standing orders?

grumbler

shymanuk wrote: »

do they have to be D/D or can you do it with standing orders?

grumbler wrote: »

http://www.co-operativebank.co.uk/currentaccounts/125switch

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MARTYM8`

puk999 wrote: »

I'm in the process of switching to Co-Op. As part of the online application I specified the bank account details I'd be switching from (what they called my "main" bank account but wasn't really ).

Despite this, I still had to do the switching over the phone. I was called a few days after submitting the application to arrange a time for the switch phone call.

Also note Co-Op require a debit card on the donor account.

I presume you can switch a different account though if you change your mind - just say its your main account since last week!

anoncol

puk999 wrote: »

I'm in the process of switching to Co-Op. As part of the online application I specified the bank account details I'd be switching from (what they called my "main" bank account but wasn't really ).

Despite this, I still had to do the switching over the phone. I was called a few days after submitting the application to arrange a time for the switch phone call.

Also note Co-Op require a debit card on the donor account.

I've just opened mine, and I did not authorise the to switch from my main account!!!! It they try it out will fail because it's a joint account and I didn't give them any card details. And it will seriously me up my accounts!!!!!

Switching is different to opening.

TartanSaver

MARTYM8` wrote: »

The switching request must be done within 2 weeks of opening the account to get the incentive.

This does not appear anywhere in the T&Cs.

EarthBoy

TartanSaver wrote: »

This does not appear anywhere in the T&Cs.

It's on their website:

http://www.co-operativebank.co.uk/currentaccounts/125switch?int_cmp=tn1_ca_col1_row1-6_standard-current-account_10032015

"You'll need to use the full Current Account Switch Service within 14 days of your account opening"