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Switching Banks

Chaz46
Posts: 4 Newbie
Hello all,
I was listening, this morning, to Martin Lewis's podcast and his section about switching your bank to take advantage of a switching bonus. Feeling inspired and not wanting to switch from my existing bank (Santander) I decided to set up a new bank account with Chase, together with two direct debits, moved from Santander and then as soon as possible switch to one of what Martin calls the magnificent seven banks that are offering new customer bonuses.
My question is how soon can I switch without there being confusion around the direct debits being moved twice in quick succession?
Thank you.
Charles
I was listening, this morning, to Martin Lewis's podcast and his section about switching your bank to take advantage of a switching bonus. Feeling inspired and not wanting to switch from my existing bank (Santander) I decided to set up a new bank account with Chase, together with two direct debits, moved from Santander and then as soon as possible switch to one of what Martin calls the magnificent seven banks that are offering new customer bonuses.
My question is how soon can I switch without there being confusion around the direct debits being moved twice in quick succession?
Thank you.
Charles
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As it needs to be a active DD in most cases to switch, best to wait till it has been paid once.Life in the slow lane1
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Not an insurance question, reported to be moved to the Banking board.0
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