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New Santander switch offer available - Jan 22

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  • Brewer21
    Brewer21 Posts: 378 Forumite
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    I don't think it matters that the DD is every 6 months, but if it were me I'd want the February payment to come from the new Santander account.

    In other words, open the new account and transfer the DD over ASAP. The DD can be moved over as soon as you have the new account details - no need to wait for the current account switch to take place.
    That's my thinking too. Get the account open then the DD set up. Think we have just over two weeks before a payment ( the 1st 6 monthly) comes out which I think is doeable.
    Thanks for your post.
  • bioboybill
    bioboybill Posts: 3,482 Forumite
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    Do Santander normally take the full 90 days to pay out?
  • soulsaver
    soulsaver Posts: 6,619 Forumite
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    Do Santander normally take the full 90 days to pay out?
    Historically average c 55 days from instruction to switch.... 
  • Asghar
    Asghar Posts: 435 Forumite
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    edited 14 February 2022 at 9:12PM
    I know it's probably a silly question but how long do these switch offers normally last, like the last Santander one from last year.
    I manged a to book an oppointment in branch for the first week in March to switch into an existing account, be a shame if the offer is withdrawn before then.
  • Zanderman
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    Asghar said:
    I know it's probably a silly question but how long do these switch offers normally last, like the last Santander one from last year.
    I manged a to book an oppointment in branch for the first week in March to switch into an existing account, be a shame if the offer is withdrawn before then.
    You can switch to an existing account by phoning them, no need for branch visit or wait for an appointment (despite what the website says).  I switched to an existing account by phone last week.
  • @Asghar

    Our dedicated switcher team is available to provide help and assistance at any stage throughout the switching process. You can contact the Switcher Team on 0800 085 2202. Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm.

    https://www.santander.co.uk/assets/s3fs-public/documents/switching_your_account_factsheet_jan21.pdf
  • soulsaver
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    Asghar said:
    I know it's probably a silly question but how long do these switch offers normally last, like the last Santander one from last year.
    I manged a to book an oppointment in branch for the first week in March to switch into an existing account, be a shame if the offer is withdrawn before then.
    You can open an additional new account and switch in the process. Do-able on line avoiding phone waits.
  • Asghar
    Asghar Posts: 435 Forumite
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    edited 25 February 2022 at 1:20PM
    Zanderman said:
    You can switch to an existing account by phoning them, no need for branch visit or wait for an appointment (despite what the website says).  I switched to an existing account by phone last week.
    Thanks for all the replies.
    I phoned Santander a few days ago on the normal customer service number and asked for the switcher team. The switch process started yesterday, even received an email with the terms of the cashback offer for switching.
    The branch I had the appointment actually rang me and told me phone as well, they must be busy in branch,
  • keiran
    keiran Posts: 770 Forumite
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    edited 19 March 2022 at 1:34PM
    The switch offer was quietly withdrawn on 13 March.

    I had intended to chance another incentive but never got round to it

    https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/santander-ps140-switcher-cashback-ends-today

  • poshrule_uk
    poshrule_uk Posts: 152 Forumite
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    How long do Santander typically take to pay out?
    I have met all the criteria and I'm currently paying out 2 DD a month.
    My switch completed on the 11th Feb
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