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What Debit card should I get?

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I had a 1232 Mini Current Account with Santander, this was an under 19's account, since I turn 19 in April, Santander said in May they will transfer my account to an adult 1232 current Account.


However, I am not sure if this is the best one for me? I wondered if you could advise me.


I have roughly 8,000, I earn about £700 - £800 a month, £400 of which I spend a month. I also have a savings account with Santander, which holds £5,000 of the £8,000 in
I want a simple account that won't charge me anything, with good interest rate. My last account I received £5 a month.


Any suggestions on any other accounts I should be with?

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  • Dan83
    Dan83 Posts: 673 Forumite
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    Do you have to stay with Santander?

    If your willing to move some money into different banks you could earn upto 5%.
  • Dan83 wrote: »
    Do you have to stay with Santander?

    If your willing to move some money into different banks you could earn upto 5%.
    No, I don't have to stay with them, what would you suggest?
  • lufc7
    lufc7 Posts: 173 Forumite
    edited 27 January 2016 at 4:03PM
    TSB would give you 5% on your money in your current account, consider also a halifax account which will pay you £5 a month and £100 for switching. You could also move your savings if the rates they currently get is poor to a better paying account. Please note that there are some T and C's to keep to.
    Hope that gives you food for thought.
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  • System
    System Posts: 178,340 Community Admin
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    Halifax if you pay direct debits.
    TSB or Tesco if you don't.
    This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
  • colsten
    colsten Posts: 17,597 Forumite
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    List of best accounts: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5374614

    OP, your adult 123 will cost £5 a month - run!
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