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colsten

Bimbly wrote: »

The only switch offer I've not grabbed is the M&S one. Was planning to apply for the credit card and then switch the Tesco account (my forth DD will be the credit card!). But I still have 3.5 months of Tesco interest to go. Hoping this offer (or a better one!) is still available in June.

The M&S offer requires you to switch "within 3 months from the date you open the account". So, you don't have to sit out the entire 3.5 months you still get interest at Tesco, and you can get in the queue in, say, 2 - 2.5 months time.

An alternative could be a donor account, though I appreciate it might be difficult to set up 4 active DDs (even though they don't have to pay monthly).

dcs34

I have two Tesco accounts (one pre and one post the 3DD & £750/m requirements), but have only had a letter through for one of them which is a bit odd.

Guess I can't claim they haven't given me notice for the other account? Since technically they have of course

clivep

dcs34 wrote: »

I have two Tesco accounts (one pre and one post the 3DD & £750/m requirements), but have only had a letter through for one of them which is a bit odd.

Guess I can't claim they haven't given me notice for the other account? Since technically they have of course

The one for the older style a/cs would appear to be sent out earlier.


( I know this as my wife has 2 x old style whereas I have one of each due to delays from problems applying online. 3 letters arrived one day then the other arrived a day or two later).

colsten

dcs34 wrote: »

Guess I can't claim they haven't given me notice for the other account?

I guess you could claim it if you wanted to be a royal PITA. Your obvious expectation for a compensation is, however, unfounded as Tesco aren't responsible for you actually receiving a letter, just for sending it to you.

Fingerbobs

I wonder if there will be a run on the bank on 14th June. I'm tempted to withdraw my £3k a few days in advance.

Herbalus

Fingerbobs wrote: »

I wonder if there will be a run on the bank on 14th June. I'm tempted to withdraw my £3k a few days in advance.

I think you overestimate how many of us there are compared to “normal” people who just use it as a bank account and aren’t chasing interest.

KTF

Bump as today is the day.

DonnySaver

KTF wrote: »

Bump as today is the day.

Thanks for the reminder! I've got 2 of these accounts - I need to work out where best to shift it.

colsten

Oh dear, you missed the Santander voucher bonanza now.....see whether you can find another switch offer or two

bristolleedsfan

Fingerbobs wrote: »

I wonder if there will be a run on the bank on 14th June. I'm tempted to withdraw my £3k a few days in advance.

Some people will have switched out early for Amazon Vouchers 50.00 x 2 then opened another 2 accounts and switched them out for Amazon Vouchers 50.00 x 2 and then opened another 1 or 2 accounts and switched them out for 50.00 Amazon Voucher(s)