How soon after opening an account can you switch?

wanderlust23

Hi

I recently opened a bank account with the intention of using it as a switching mule but I was just wondering if there was any rules as to the timing of opening an account and then switching?

twiglet98

Maybe read down the page a bit... the same question was asked and answered yesterday!

Westie983

Here is a search of the posts already asked so you should get your answer here.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/search.php?searchid=175700881

Westie983

badger09

Westie983 wrote: »

Here is a search of the posts already asked so you should get your answer here.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/search.php?searchid=175700881

Westie983

That link doesn't work for me Westie, but I know I answered the same question yesterday.

ValiantSon

As long as the terms and conditions of your existing account don't require you to keep it open for a specific period of time (as the result of gaining some sort of incentive) then you can initiate a switch as soon as you have the account details. I would advise waiting for the debit card to arrive, as you will be asked for the number. Some people report having successfully switched without it, but there is no guarantee that it will work if you try.