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switching accounts

bellagio_2
bellagio_2 Posts: 190 Forumite
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in Budgeting & bank accounts
hi, anyone know if there are any banks that offer a bonus for switching if the account your are switching from has no dd's or sto's set up?
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  • YorkshireBoy
    YorkshireBoy Posts: 31,541 Forumite
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    The last time I checked there were 3 such banks.
  • maas
    maas Posts: 512 Forumite
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    Halifax is one
  • bellagio_2
    bellagio_2 Posts: 190 Forumite
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    what are the other two please? i have halifax already!
  • ffacoffipawb
    ffacoffipawb Posts: 3,593 Forumite
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    HSBC but that runs out today, if you can apply today before midnight it may be a possibility plus switch within 30 days?
  • masonic
    masonic Posts: 29,028 Forumite
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    I switched to Halifax using one of my existing accounts. You don't need to be a new customer.
  • Jhoney_2
    Jhoney_2 Posts: 1,198 Forumite
    Will any of them take a santander everyday saver, no s/o or DDs?
  • YorkshireBoy
    YorkshireBoy Posts: 31,541 Forumite
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    Jhoney wrote: »
    Will any of them take a santander everyday saver, no s/o or DDs?
    Not for nothing is it called the current account switching service (CASS)
  • Jhoney_2
    Jhoney_2 Posts: 1,198 Forumite
    edited 29 February 2016 at 1:40PM
    Thanks, never heard the phrase and the marketing headlines just say switch to us, lol. I am learning so much!

    Was hoping to find a use for them, but hey ho!

    Thanks YorkshireBoy.

    Additional question, which banks are good for being donor accounts? I am going to have alook on the forum as well.
  • masonic
    masonic Posts: 29,028 Forumite
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    Jhoney wrote: »
    Additional question, which banks are good for being donor accounts? I am going to have alook on the forum as well.
    Ideally a bank for which you are already registered for internet banking etc, so that you can open the account and have it up and running almost immediately. You can then get the necessary direct debits set up while you wait for your debit card to arrive.
  • ricardinho88
    ricardinho88 Posts: 110 Forumite
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    First Direct are offering £125 for switching to them. I got a £500 overdraft with the first £250 interest free, too.
    Friendship is like peeing on yourself. Everyone can see it, but only you can feel the warm feeling that it brings
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