Trading 212 Cash ISA: Moneysavingexpert link bonus failed

UrbanAngel_2

Good evening,

I just opened a new cash ISA with Trading 212 by following the link from this website in order to get the advertised bonus interest rate of 5.25%: 4.5% variable + 3mth 0.75% newbies bonus.

However, when I logged into the new account, it's only showing the interest rate of 4.5% despite having transferred some money into the new account.

But then if I idle, a pop up screen shows the 5.25% rate again, and asks me to add funds (even though I already have). To be sure, I transerred £1 in as a second deposit, but then in the main account it's still showing only 4.5% interest rate.

How can I be sure I'm getting the right rate?
Screenshots attached.

Thanks!

vacheron

Try adding the promo code again in the 212 app (Settings) - (Use Promo Code).

If you get a message stating you are already receiving a promotional rate this will confirm that they have applied it.

UrbanAngel_2

Thanks for the tip. I was using the website rather than their app, however I just logged back in and the interest rate has updated to 5.25%so I guess there was just a delay with them setting the bonus up (?). Anyway, looks fine now!

vacheron

While you are at it, you could open a free investment account with them and credit it with £1, then use the additional MSE code "MSE40", to get a free fractional share in a random company worth £40.

I did that just last night and they gave me £40 worth of BMW shares for free.   

That said, they've lost 16p already in morning trading .... IT'S A SCAM!!!!    

adw1977

I opened the Trading 212 investment account and my free shares were also BMW.  I sold them almost immediately but they did manage to lose a few pence.

There is a one month wait to withdraw the cash, but it's earning a decent rate of interest in the meantime, so it's all good.

wiseonesomeofthetime

I just entered the promo code to see what I would get.

Rejected! I opened it 11 days ago and code only valid 10. Ah well.