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Keeping track of accounts for switch bonus

I'm looking to switch bank accounts to get a switch bonus.

Most accounts have rules that mean you can't get a bonus if you've had or opened an account since a certain date.

However, I really can't remember all the dates I've had or opened previous accounts!

Does anyone have tips for finding out your dates of opening/closing your old bank accounts? Or do you keep a spreadsheet to keep track?

I think I will start a spreadsheet from now on anyway

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  • flaneurs_lobster
    flaneurs_lobster Posts: 12,483 Forumite
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    Spreadsheet.

    If you keep your emails then you might be able to find details of historical account openings with a bit of searching.

    Your online credit reports might also have historical details of account openings.

  • EarthBoy
    EarthBoy Posts: 3,438 Forumite
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    edited 7 June at 12:08PM

    Search your online transactions for words like "bonus", "incentive", or "adjustment".

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