The Cashback for Bank or Investment Accounts Discussion Thread

wmb194

HAPPYHAMMER_2 said:

eToro

I am being asked this (which I have no idea about), have I selected something incorrectly when registering? 

Did you only select stocks in the list it gives you? That looks like it’s for CFDs and I didn’t get that when only selecting stocks.

pecunianonolet

HAPPYHAMMER_2 said:

eToro

I am being asked this (which I have no idea about), have I selected something incorrectly when registering? 

You are being asked if you understand how CFD (Contract for Difference) works so must have selected this as interests, that would disqualify you from the incentive. Go back if you can and unselect it on the screen with your interest. 

HAPPYHAMMER_2

wmb194 said:

HAPPYHAMMER_2 said:

eToro

I am being asked this (which I have no idea about), have I selected something incorrectly when registering? 

Did you only select stocks in the list it gives you? That looks like it’s for CFDs and I didn’t get that when only selecting stocks.

I must have missed the list to select from, got the choose a share bit..... oh wellI guess that means I can't rectify now?

CRAIGSVILLE1

pecunianonolet said:

CRAIGSVILLE1 said:

pecunianonolet said:

CRAIGSVILLE1 said:

Gambler said:

CRAIGSVILLE1 said:

artyboy said:

masonic said:

flaneurs_lobster said:

pecunianonolet said:

flaneurs_lobster said:

pecunianonolet said:

Thanks, Reddit was the trigger, now £495 "richer" as I was 10 minutes ago. Signed up, selected Microsoft, filled out all the data and was instantly verified. Created GBP wallet and deposited 5k by open banking. Shares were allocated within second. Sold the lot and proceeds were back into my GBP wallet straight away. Withdrew my 5k plus ca £495 (some fees to be paid) into my bank account. All funds arrived instantly. Etoro account closed after. 

Really? That's ridiculous. They're not going to leave this hack open for long are they? They'll lose a fortune.

I was very hesitant but my motto for 2026 is to take more risk so I went ahead expecting the worst. I still can't believe it myself. I may get blacklisted by eToro but I can very well live with that.

I knew your claim was ridiculous - it takes 20 minutes and I only made £490! Would have been quicker but it's been a while since I've used a trading app.

Drive by complete, £496.13 for 12 minutes work. My don't they like to keep you updated over email!

£496.18 for me. Nyaaaaaaaaaa!

(seriously, this is absolutely nuts...)

How long b4 the funds were in your bank?
I've withdrew mine a few hours ago, but no sign of funds yet.

Instant for me

Thanks for that.
Hopefully they haven't cottened on to all of us doing this. I still have the OH to do once I get the £5k back 🤪

States in T&C's one per household and on reddit some said not worked for partner so if you try, let us know the outcome, I suspect their system checks the address, at least for digital verification. 

Yep, OH lives in different house :-) 

Not sure how to read your post. Did you and OH signed up individually and both were able to cash in using the same address but obviously all other details are diffrent or did you really use two different addresses where either of you is living? 

2 different houses at the moment.
Received my 5.5k from etoro now, so will give it a go now

HAPPYHAMMER_2

pecunianonolet said:

HAPPYHAMMER_2 said:

eToro

I am being asked this (which I have no idea about), have I selected something incorrectly when registering? 

You are being asked if you understand how CFD (Contract for Difference) works so must have selected this as interests, that would disqualify you from the incentive. Go back if you can and unselect it on the screen with your interest. 

Doesn't appear to be a way to go back and change that...it's not part of the profile set up and can't see it anywhere else on the website. I guess too late to delete account and start again.

Rheumatoid

clairec666 said:

Rheumatoid said:

clairec666 said:

I've been following this thread with interest but haven't taken the plunge with eToro yet. Feels like it's too good to be true! I'm struggling to find £5000 without emptying out a couple of regular savers or withdrawing from an ISA, so I want to make sure it's worth the effort.
Do you have to deposit the £5000 in one go to get the shares? Or can you do it in stages?
And is there a particular promo link you need to use to sign up, or do you just go to their website and create a new account?

Thanks @pecunianonolet for your detailed information a few pages back. Very helpful.

It says only the first deposit counts for the calculation of the bonus. Just follow the link on the etoro home page but make sure you get offered shares early on in the process. See @pecunianonolet post above.

Still no sign of my shares :'(

Thanks. So it sounds a bit hit and miss on who gets their shares straight away and who doesn't?

Yes, judging by here and on Reddit. Not sure what the issue is unless it is the funding method.

CRAIGSVILLE1

CRAIGSVILLE1 said:

pecunianonolet said:

CRAIGSVILLE1 said:

pecunianonolet said:

CRAIGSVILLE1 said:

Gambler said:

CRAIGSVILLE1 said:

artyboy said:

masonic said:

flaneurs_lobster said:

pecunianonolet said:

flaneurs_lobster said:

pecunianonolet said:

Thanks, Reddit was the trigger, now £495 "richer" as I was 10 minutes ago. Signed up, selected Microsoft, filled out all the data and was instantly verified. Created GBP wallet and deposited 5k by open banking. Shares were allocated within second. Sold the lot and proceeds were back into my GBP wallet straight away. Withdrew my 5k plus ca £495 (some fees to be paid) into my bank account. All funds arrived instantly. Etoro account closed after. 

Really? That's ridiculous. They're not going to leave this hack open for long are they? They'll lose a fortune.

I was very hesitant but my motto for 2026 is to take more risk so I went ahead expecting the worst. I still can't believe it myself. I may get blacklisted by eToro but I can very well live with that.

I knew your claim was ridiculous - it takes 20 minutes and I only made £490! Would have been quicker but it's been a while since I've used a trading app.

Drive by complete, £496.13 for 12 minutes work. My don't they like to keep you updated over email!

£496.18 for me. Nyaaaaaaaaaa!

(seriously, this is absolutely nuts...)

How long b4 the funds were in your bank?
I've withdrew mine a few hours ago, but no sign of funds yet.

Instant for me

Thanks for that.
Hopefully they haven't cottened on to all of us doing this. I still have the OH to do once I get the £5k back 🤪

States in T&C's one per household and on reddit some said not worked for partner so if you try, let us know the outcome, I suspect their system checks the address, at least for digital verification. 

Yep, OH lives in different house :-) 

Not sure how to read your post. Did you and OH signed up individually and both were able to cash in using the same address but obviously all other details are diffrent or did you really use two different addresses where either of you is living? 

2 different houses at the moment.
Received my 5.5k from etoro now, so will give it a go now

And that worked ok with her. A lot faster getting the money back than mine last night 

clairec666

Rheumatoid said:

clairec666 said:

Rheumatoid said:

clairec666 said:

I've been following this thread with interest but haven't taken the plunge with eToro yet. Feels like it's too good to be true! I'm struggling to find £5000 without emptying out a couple of regular savers or withdrawing from an ISA, so I want to make sure it's worth the effort.
Do you have to deposit the £5000 in one go to get the shares? Or can you do it in stages?
And is there a particular promo link you need to use to sign up, or do you just go to their website and create a new account?

Thanks @pecunianonolet for your detailed information a few pages back. Very helpful.

It says only the first deposit counts for the calculation of the bonus. Just follow the link on the etoro home page but make sure you get offered shares early on in the process. See @pecunianonolet post above.

Still no sign of my shares :'(

Thanks. So it sounds a bit hit and miss on who gets their shares straight away and who doesn't?

Yes, judging by here and on Reddit. Not sure what the issue is unless it is the funding method.

Haha, it'll be like Principality maturities and trying to work out what works! I'll gather a few people's opinions on the best deposit method before I take the plunge myself.

ForumUser7

WOW - thanks @pecunianonolet, very pleasant start to a Friday morning 

Altior

clairec666 said:

Rheumatoid said:

clairec666 said:

Rheumatoid said:

clairec666 said:

I've been following this thread with interest but haven't taken the plunge with eToro yet. Feels like it's too good to be true! I'm struggling to find £5000 without emptying out a couple of regular savers or withdrawing from an ISA, so I want to make sure it's worth the effort.
Do you have to deposit the £5000 in one go to get the shares? Or can you do it in stages?
And is there a particular promo link you need to use to sign up, or do you just go to their website and create a new account?

Thanks @pecunianonolet for your detailed information a few pages back. Very helpful.

It says only the first deposit counts for the calculation of the bonus. Just follow the link on the etoro home page but make sure you get offered shares early on in the process. See @pecunianonolet post above.

Still no sign of my shares :'(

Thanks. So it sounds a bit hit and miss on who gets their shares straight away and who doesn't?

Yes, judging by here and on Reddit. Not sure what the issue is unless it is the funding method.

Haha, it'll be like Principality maturities and trying to work out what works! I'll gather a few people's opinions on the best deposit method before I take the plunge myself.

I was wearing a black t shirt. Whatever you do, ensure you're not wearing a black tee upon sign up!