Change Direct Debits To A Different Santander Current Account

justin128

I have two Santander current accounts, so can I change my direct debits from one account to the other online?

TheSpectator

justin128 said:

I have two Santander current accounts, so can I change my direct debits from one account to the other online?

You change direct debits with the actual company you are paying, not the bank.

PRAISETHESUN

Assuming direct debits (DDs) and not standing orders (SOs), there's two ways:

1) You contact each company individually and provide them with the account details for your second account. Many will allow you to do this online, but it's through the company's website, not your Santander online banking.

2) You use the current account switch service, but there's a slight issue because both accounts are at Santander. You would need to switch the first Santander account to a third bank, and then switch that third account to your second Santander account.

Option 1 is probably the easier route depending on how many DDs you want to move.