Goodbye Intelligent Finance

SupaSava2000

I didn’t think it would last much longer but still sad to see it go. Haven’t used it as a main account for a long time because they weren’t allowed to improve the account (EU court ruling I think?). No app nor Apple Pay or contactless card.

roddydogs

I was with if, had to switch years ago.

[Deleted User]

Swap to sister bank Lloyds for £150 

Katiehound

switched to Halifax many years ago.

Chance to get a switch bonus from someone!

EarthBoy

I'm not surprised they are closing Intelligent Finance, but I thought they would have just converted all the accounts to Bank of Scotland accounts. 

flaneurs_lobster

[Deleted User] said:

Swap to sister bank Lloyds for £150 

Don't think IF are part of CASS so can't be used for switch bonuses.

Katiehound

well, on their website it directs you to the CASS service- so a tad ambiguous

https://www.if.com/help-and-guidance/switch-your-intelligent-finance-account.html

WillPS

It's not ambiguous if they send you a letter which says "you can use the Current Account Switch Service", surely?

Katiehound

WillPS said:

It's not ambiguous if they send you a letter which says "you can use the Current Account Switch Service", surely?

I didn't read the letter carefully enough! yes, you are right!
Oops , that's what comes of speed reading.......

[Deleted User]

EarthBoy said:

I'm not surprised they are closing Intelligent Finance, but I thought they would have just converted all the accounts to Bank of Scotland accounts. 

IF would have probably migrated across to the Halifax  brand if they weren't closing it as it was was a Halifax product to begin with.

MSE_Petar

Hello everyone,

We've published an MSE News story about this which you can read here: Intelligent Finance to close all current accounts by the end of the year

Thanks,
MSE Petar