Barclay’s £175 Switch Offer July 2024

juw8e7

MisterMotivated said:

juw8e7 said:

MisterMotivated said:

juw8e7 said:

I assume branch is the only option now and the app wont allow you to re-apply? Anyone tried succesfully?

You can re-apply by removing and reinstalling the app, but will likely end with the same result.  I found applying via the website works better.  Each time I've applied that way, they've asked me questions about my credit record, which aren't always easy to answer as many on here will appreciate (e.g. asked me what bank I'd applied for a credit card with in the past 3 months, but I'd actually applied for 2 on the list).  However, as mentioned in an earlier post, I get a message saying they can't complete my application online and will review it within 5 working days, followed by a text a day or 2 later saying my new card is now active.

How? You can't! Are you sure you have the right bank?

Unless I've missed that we're now talking about a different bank on the Barclays thread then, yes, I have the right bank..

Do you mean how can you reinstall the app?  Or how can you apply online?

How can you apply online?! Its not possible!

All in all a terrible experience from a terrible bank. I hope theres a better offer along soon.

CaptainWales

Looking to make this switch. Just set up a new DD - showing on current accountbjt first paymrnt wont actually bemade until August. Should i wait until that DD has paid out or will it be ok to switch now do you think? 

luckwudaveit

I take it I can still switch my current account over and get the cash, even if I have a credit card with Barclays? Never had a current account with them. 

sheffieldeagle

luckwudaveit said:

I take it I can still switch my current account over and get the cash, even if I have a credit card with Barclays? Never had a current account with them. 

Yes you can.

HillStreetBlues

"We will make the CASS bonus payment of £175 to your new Current Account with us within 28 working
days of you meeting the above eligibility criteria"

In past switches how quickly do they tend to pay?

LateStarter

I just tried to open an account in the app, got offered a Premier account, and told I can't have anything else unless I go into branch. But I don't want my salary going into Barclays, so do I accept the Premier account offer? What happens when my salary doesn't go in?

MuckChucker

Old account transferred in today with balance and DDs in tow. It looks like I've been fortunate to have a smooth process so far.

WillPS

HillStreetBlues said:

"We will make the CASS bonus payment of £175 to your new Current Account with us within 28 working
days of you meeting the above eligibility criteria"

In past switches how quickly do they tend to pay?

Barclays tend to pay in batches in the last week or so of the period they allow themselves, I expect we'll see the first few around the start of next month for switches initiated at the very start of this offer period.

MisterMotivated

juw8e7 said:

MisterMotivated said:

juw8e7 said:

MisterMotivated said:

juw8e7 said:

I assume branch is the only option now and the app wont allow you to re-apply? Anyone tried succesfully?

You can re-apply by removing and reinstalling the app, but will likely end with the same result.  I found applying via the website works better.  Each time I've applied that way, they've asked me questions about my credit record, which aren't always easy to answer as many on here will appreciate (e.g. asked me what bank I'd applied for a credit card with in the past 3 months, but I'd actually applied for 2 on the list).  However, as mentioned in an earlier post, I get a message saying they can't complete my application online and will review it within 5 working days, followed by a text a day or 2 later saying my new card is now active.

How? You can't! Are you sure you have the right bank?

Unless I've missed that we're now talking about a different bank on the Barclays thread then, yes, I have the right bank..

Do you mean how can you reinstall the app?  Or how can you apply online?

How can you apply online?! Its not possible!

All in all a terrible experience from a terrible bank. I hope theres a better offer along soon.

https://www.barclays.co.uk/current-accounts/bank-account/#download

Go to first FAQ section below the Apple/Google store logos, and there's a link to "Apply for a Barclays Bank Account online"

CaptainWales

Looking to make this switch. Just set up a new DD - showing on current accountbjt first paymrnt wont actually bemade until August. Should i wait until that DD has paid out or will it be ok to switch now do you think?