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First Direct - how long for switch bonus?
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Finally got mine too. Looks like they must be on a monthly payment cycle.If you found my comment helpful, please click the 'Thanks' button below :T1
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Okay, so just to update I've received a switch bonus from FD having already had a bonus this year from HSBC. I was also previously a customer with FD over 10 years ago too.
Seems that they don't check too much on previous apps!
Aim: Be mortgage free at 50 years old - TARGET HIT 12TH OCTOBER!!
Current Status: Turned 50 in May 2023 - PAID OFF IN OCTOBER SO TARGET HIT!!
Money made from Bank Switching in 2023: £1,775 (target £1,600) - TARGET HIT!!
Money made for Mrs B via Bank Switching in 2023: £1,275 (target £1,250) - TARGET HIT!!0 -
Do you need to set up any direct debits etc for the switch bonus? I’m thinking of switching from the RBS account I opened to get their switch offer which paid out this week 🤣0
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Munchkinsmum said:Do you need to set up any direct debits etc for the switch bonus? I’m thinking of switching from the RBS account I opened to get their switch offer which paid out this week 🤣0
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