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Further Advice for a Newbie

Hi all
Just some further advice required.
I was going to close my Nationwide account down, as the 5% finishes next month.
I was thinking about opening a First Direct account, to earn £125 cashback, but like my "real" current account - it earns £5 interest every month, and is local to me.
Can I use the nationwide as my current account, and therefore the switching service, even though the account just holds £2500, and no direct debits leave from it?
FLC
Mortgage: 01/02/14 - £108k
Mortgage: Current - £97k
Mission: MF by 50

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  • Eco_Miser
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    Can I use the nationwide as my current account, and therefore the switching service, even though the account just holds £2500, and no direct debits leave from it?
    The account is a current account, and £2500 is quite a bit of money, so yes, you can use the CASS on it. Do FD require you to switch Direct Debits to them? If so set some up on the FlexDirect before you initiate the switch.
    Eco Miser
    Saving money for well over half a century
  • Thanks EcoMiser - I will move a few Dd's (ones not with 123 account) and see how I get on.
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  • The First Direct does not need direct debits on to get the switching bonus.
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