Barclays Premier £400 switch incentive

sammylou100

Gambler said:

sammylou100 said:

danny13579 said:

sammylou100 said:

Also, can i just switch a couple of direct debits? When I have gone into the 'account switch' it looks like it wants to switch the whole account and close the old one down, which I don't want to happen. 

That's what a full CASS switch does and is a requirement of the offer. It moves everything from the old account across to the new one and then closes the old account.

But then how are people managing to do it by setting up just one or two direct debits? Sorry if I'm missing something here! 

You set up a mule account with a couple of DD's.

The switch offer has now ended though.

Thank you, I did open the account on Weds. I have had no emails or anything through from them. Just had my debit card arrive and went to switch stuff over but think I've maybe done it wrong. I just called Barclays and that team go home at 2pm, so I need to call again on Monday. 

danny13579

sammylou100 said:

Thank you, I did open the account on Weds. I have had no emails or anything through from them. Just had my debit card arrive and went to switch stuff over but think I've maybe done it wrong. I just called Barclays and that team go home at 2pm, so I need to call again on Monday. 

It's a long time since I last did a switch with Barclays so I can't remember if they send emails. Someone on here who's done this offer will be able to tell you. Many banks don't send emails or texts updating on switch progress. 

Once you've followed the terms of the offer (e.g. direct debits set up before switch, moving money across to new account) I wouldn't worry about it. You can always query them if you don't receive the bonus within the timeline specified in the offer.

wacky75

I wonder if anyone else who has opened up this account has been refused the £500 overdraft facility ?
The £500 overdraft was a big pull in switching for me, as well as the £400 bonus of course.
Unless it only kicks in after a certain period after opening the a/c ??

jobbywobbler

the 4 rule got me, my 5 digit PIN wouldn't work when getting to my PIN, it needs a 4 day to pass and also 4 days need to move money out of the account.   No prior notice anywhwere as I would have waited.   

Account all opened ok, PIN and online locked, new Online App Account needed now the switch fails from HFX to Barclays.   Shambles.

Nothing is written down and the girl apologised.   Heading into branch in the morning to sort PIN.

Emails flowing ok.