TSB Classic plus switch.

movingon

Hi
I applied for the TSB classic plus via the link on here in order to get the £100 bonus, but scuppered at the ID stage. I had to take ID to branch before the application could proceed. I now have an email to say I have been accepted and have an account no and sort code. My question is - if I continue to the switch now on their webpage,or my internet banking once it is set up, have I fulfilled the terms and condtions for the £100? (As this part wont be via the MSE link)
Thanks

Tezmack

Yes similar here but had to ring TSB to complete switching info. Switching link failed. They stated that it was up to MSE to give me the switching bonus.
Will I ever see the bonus and where will it come from?
Switching from Lloyds to TSB, will this make a difference in their decision?
The switch is set for 24/08/15 so it is well before 31/08/15 closing date.
Anyone else in this situation?
Any help would be appreciated.
Tez

grumbler

Tezmack wrote: »

... They stated that it was up to MSE to give me the switching bonus.

They are pulling a fast one.
full terms and conditions (PDF, 69KB)

Payment
9.
Payment will be made to your new TSB bank account 28days after the switch has completed andyou have complied with the conditions of the offer

It's obvious that the bank pays the bonus, not MSE that only provided the link for the offer.

Complain.

movingon wrote: »

...My question is - if I continue to the switch now on their webpage,or my internet banking once it is set up, have I fulfilled the terms and condtions for the £100? (As this part wont be via the MSE link)

The T&C are very clear that you have to open the account online via the link. Nowhere do they say that you have to switch online:

This offer is available if you open a new TSB Classic Plus Account through MoneySuperMarket or MoneySavingExpert between the 3 August and 1 September 2015.

Hestar

I've been trying to confirm the details on this as well. Looking at Martin's Money Tips weekly email on 8th July it says

It's back. TSB free £100 + 5% interest. The TSB Classic Plus* pays the highest in-credit interest at 5% AER variable, though only on up to £2,000 and via this link it's relaunched its free £100 bonus, making it a hot deal for smaller savers. To qualify you need to use its switching service, pay in £500/mth, and have 3+ direct debits.

I opened the account using the MSE link by the deadline of 1st September and have just initiated the switch (which should complete in a week) fulfilling all of the criteria. I'll post if the cashback comes through within the 28 days of the switch completing.