First Direct switching offer (£175 + £30 Amazon voucher) - terms and conditions

What_time_is_it

Hi there.

Are there any additional qualifying requirements for receiving the First Direct switching offer?
It says you need to deposit £1,000 within 3 months of opening the account, but beyond that I can't find any requirements. No direct debits? No minimum monthly pay in?
There's all the usual about switching your "main" or "everyday" current account, but there doesn't seem to be anything else specific required.

Basically I'd be looking to set up a burner account with my existing bank (no direct debits, no income, nothing) and then use that for the switch.
Am I missing something that I have to do?

PRAISETHESUN

You've hit the nail on the head there - if it doesn't specify any conditions (eg. about DDs, etc) then there are none. You only need to complete your switch and meet the pay in requirement and you should then get your bonus. After that you can switch away at your leisure.

Mileninja99

Hey! 
I'm not sure if I failed to read the T&C properly but made use of this deal a while ago. The £175 was in my account surely but haven't heard anything about the Amazon voucher, has anyone an idea as to how to either claim it or is it just sent to the email you used for your switch registration?
Thanks in advance!
Mileninja99 

What_time_is_it

Mileninja99 said:

Hey! 
I'm not sure if I failed to read the T&C properly but made use of this deal a while ago. The £175 was in my account surely but haven't heard anything about the Amazon voucher, has anyone an idea as to how to either claim it or is it just sent to the email you used for your switch registration?
Thanks in advance!
Mileninja99 

Good point! I'd forgotten all about the Amazon voucher.

MACKEM99

I have looked at first direct a few times but as I  had an account many years ago cannot get incentive!

Deedoodee

Has anyone had their £30 voucher? I’m still waiting….

What_time_is_it

Deedoodee said:

Has anyone had their £30 voucher? I’m still waiting….

I got an email about it yesterday. Haven't clicked through yet. 

What_time_is_it

So, although I got my £30 voucher, my partner still has not received an email about hers. We switched to First Direct on the same day. Has anybody else had any problems with this?

balsingh

Side question ... I've just switched to this account. To trigger the bonus, once I have deposited the £1000, how long does it have to stay in the account? Can I remove it the next day? Do I have to wait until the bonus is paid (apparently takes 28 days)? Thx