I've opened an account, can I switch it straight away?

tel_

I've just opened an extra bank account with Santander this morning online, and want to take advantage of the RBS £175 switch service using this new Santander account.

It is already opened and accessible online. Is it wise to:

A) put at least £1 into the Santander account
wait for the debit card to come via post in a few days

Or can you apply to switch this new account straight away without any of the above?

[Deleted User]

You need the Debit Card number in order to switch

18cc

You sometimes need a debit card number in order to switch.

Some banks let you tick a 'i haven't got a debit card for this account' box.

But yes, you can switch immediately subject to above

tel_

!!! wrote: »

You need the Debit Card number in order to switch

I take it that RBS needs this info, and you cannot bypass it?

oldagetraveller

tel_ wrote: »

I take it that RBS needs this info, and you cannot bypass it?

I have recently switched an account to RBS and if memory serves, an active debit card number for the "old" account is required. Again, can't remember exactly but I'm sure there was noification to the effect of no debit card, no switch.

tel_

oldagetraveller wrote: »

I have recently switched an account to RBS and if memory serves, an active debit card number for the "old" account is required. Again, can't remember exactly but I'm sure there was noification to the effect of no debit card, no switch.

Thanks oldagetraveller, hopefully my debit card will arrive by 28th July then

wizzywig27

tel_ wrote: »

Thanks oldagetraveller, hopefully my debit card will arrive by 28th July then

Mine took about 5 days. Both occasions I had an email on the evening to advise it had been dispatched and it was here the next day, so the email is fairly delayed

girllikeme1

Yes a card is required.

tel_

wizzywig27 wrote: »

Mine took about 5 days. Both occasions I had an email on the evening to advise it had been dispatched and it was here the next day, so the email is fairly delayed

Can you remember if you had to sign for the card when it arrived?

[Deleted User]

tel_ wrote: »

Can you remember if you had to sign for the card when it arrived?

That won't have any impact on you switching.....

But no it usually just comes via normal post.

tel_

oldagetraveller wrote: »

I have recently switched an account to RBS and if memory serves, an active debit card number for the "old" account is required. Again, can't remember exactly but I'm sure there was noification to the effect of no debit card, no switch.

Sorry for the extra question, but can 'active' mean a brand new one that has just been issued and not used. Or does it have to have been used in a cash machine, or used at least once in a shop to buy something?