Switching to First Direct from Halifax

Diddleman

Hi,

I am thinking of taking advantage of the £150 bonus for switching to First Direct and for the 6% regular saver they offer.
Currently I have everything with Halifax (current account, help to buy isa and clarity credit card).

My question is if I switch my current account from Halifax would they want me to close my isa and credit card account too? I want to keep the isa for the great interest that Halifax offers and the clarity card for use abroad.

Thanks,

Alex

Robbieh

Just open a donor account with another bank, then when it's up and running switch it. That's what I'm in the midst of doing now, just waiting for the debit card to arrive.

YorkshireBoy

The answer to your question is no.

But...

Is your Halifax current account paying you £60 a year? If not, it should/could be!

Is your Clarity card also paying you £60 a year? If not, and you also use it all year round (ie not just abroad), it should/could be!

So your incentive is £30 in reality (plus some interest from the reg saver)? Doesn't sound so good now does it.

robatwork

I had to open a Halifax current account so that my kids could qualify for a generous 6% ISA with Halifax too. But I don't believe they have such rules for personal ISAs or the Clarity.