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Anyone had the First Direct £175 incentive yet?

Hi, 

Has anybody been paid the £175 incentive for switching yet? If so, how long did it take after you fulfilled the criteria? 

I know the terms say 28 days but I was hoping it would be sooner than that!

Thanks in advance.

Comments

  • I joined 8th Jan switch incentive was with me end of Jan a few days after wages went in to fulfil the criteria.

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  • My switch to First Direct completed on 16/01 and I received the incentive on 19/01

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