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Do multiple bank accounts negatively impact credit scores?

GlenMSE
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Hi,
I see there are some exciting deals reported on MSE about switching your current account to other banks. I'd like to take advantage of deals. However, I want to keep one stable current account in place.
So, would opening another current account to take advantage of these deals be negatively reflected in my credit score?
Would semi-frequent switching of current accounts between banks be negatively reflected in my credit score?
Thanks in advance.
I see there are some exciting deals reported on MSE about switching your current account to other banks. I'd like to take advantage of deals. However, I want to keep one stable current account in place.
So, would opening another current account to take advantage of these deals be negatively reflected in my credit score?
Would semi-frequent switching of current accounts between banks be negatively reflected in my credit score?
Thanks in advance.
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GlenMSE said:Hi,
I see there are some exciting deals reported on MSE about switching your current account to other banks. I'd like to take advantage of deals. However, I want to keep one stable current account in place.
So, would opening another current account to take advantage of these deals be negatively reflected in my credit score?
Would semi-frequent switching of current accounts between banks be negatively reflected in my credit score?
Thanks in advance.
Yes GlenMSE ...
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Hi, here's some very recent and comprehensive info from this site -
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/multiple-bank-switching/
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GlenMSE said:Hi,
I see there are some exciting deals reported on MSE about switching your current account to other banks. I'd like to take advantage of deals. However, I want to keep one stable current account in place.
So, would opening another current account to take advantage of these deals be negatively reflected in my credit score?
Would semi-frequent switching of current accounts between banks be negatively reflected in my credit score?
Thanks in advance.
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OK, many thanks for the responses!
From what I understand, it can negatively affect your score but not in a way that wouldn't make it worthwhile — unless you've a mortgage application or something coming up (which might be the case for me, unfortunately).0
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