Nationwide FlexDirect £200 switch bonus (Oct 2022)

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topgun06 said:

Began the switch today.

Frustratingly I could not submit my ID online. The application form was insistent that I took a picture of it with my device. Well, I'm on a desktop without a camera, so no chance of that. There was no option to upload a photo so had to proceed without. 

This has delayed my switch date and I have been given no further instructions as of yet for how to get my ID to them. I really hope I don't have to trapse to a branch. 

Nationwide said same to me when my photo ID of my driving licence failed  but in the end they did not request any further I.D. by going into a branch. Account was opened after approx. 10 days and switching fee paid following day . 

Johntea

Despite the lack of ID just got an email to say my FlexDirect is open, probably helped that I’ve previously held an account with them

stuarta99

I'm looking at starting a switch, any recommendations to make it successful?

oldagetraveller1

Just follow Nationwide's requirements, e.g. two active Direct Debits set up in the account being transferred, use the current account switching service etc..

https://www.nationwide.co.uk/current-accounts/compare/

The £200 was credited to my NW account on Monday. An almost trouble free switch.

stuarta99

oldagetraveller1 said:

Just follow Nationwide's requirements, e.g. two active Direct Debits set up in the account being transferred, use the current account switching service etc..

https://www.nationwide.co.uk/current-accounts/compare/

The £200 was credited to my NW account on Monday. An almost trouble free switch.

Just looking at the posts about people with issues with their ID mainly

Nico60

stuarta99 said:

I'm looking at starting a switch, any recommendations to make it successful?

I have switched bank many times over the last few years, making more from their switching bribes than interest on my savings, and not had a problem at all. Just go for it, it’s painless and easy.

DE_612183

my switch happened last Friday - £200 in the bank account yesterday!

fenwick458

I switched an account the nationwide as soon as saw the headline, thinking that I would qualify as I hadn't had an offer since "pre pandemic at least"
whilst setting up the internet banking a week or so later I happened to notice in my text messages that I got an account just last year in September, and got the switch incentive , so I instantly felt disappointed and that I'd wasted my time switching this year as I wouldn't qualify...
and then just checked and somehow it turns out I did qualify and have £200 and i have it
So it would seem they aren't that strict on the t&c's 

bkirkbr79

I am self employed and get my money paid into a business account then transfer into my current. To hit the target of pay ins can I bank transfer or does it have to be standing order?? 

Nico60

fenwick458 said:

I switched an account the nationwide as soon as saw the headline, thinking that I would qualify as I hadn't had an offer since "pre pandemic at least"
whilst setting up the internet banking a week or so later I happened to notice in my text messages that I got an account just last year in September, and got the switch incentive , so I instantly felt disappointed and that I'd wasted my time switching this year as I wouldn't qualify...
and then just checked and somehow it turns out I did qualify and have £200 and i have it
So it would seem they aren't that strict on the t&c's 

When did you make your last switch, I thought mine was a few years ago but looking through my records it was October of last year, can you remember which month you got your switch last year?

Tia 😀