Lowest direct debit acceptable to Santander for switch?

Robert_HM

hello all

Please don’t flame me of this has been answered elsewhere, I searched and couldn’t find the answer.

I’d like to switch to Santander Edge account, I have 4 direct debits, two don’t apply according to their conditions and one is dubious.

I’m tempted to buy a very low cost Sky mobile sim contract for £1 a month, will this be an acceptable amount to Santander for one of their required direct debits?

danny13579

Both direct debits need to be from the list of household direct debits. If it's not on the list it doesn't count. There's no minimum amount for a direct debit, just that it has to be on the list.

I couldn't see Sky Mobile on the list. Nearest Sky service I could see is Sky Digital.

Robert_HM

Thank you Danny, they are very picky there, I won’t risk Sky, I’ll spend a few more pennies and go for Lebara.

kimwp

I think Lebara isn't a direct debit, it's a different type of payment.

kimwp

Recurring card payment according to Google.

grumpy_codger

Interestingly, there is Sky Blue Telecom Limited in Santander list - and this is the only place in the Internet where this company can be found: "Sky Blue Telecom Limited" - Google Search

Idiots…

Robert_HM

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82030958#Comment_82030958

Lebara Mobile is on the Santander list.

danny13579

Robert_HM

Lebara Mobile is on the Santander list.

While it is on the list, if it doesn't allow payment by direct debit then you can't use it for Santander switch offers.

The list is a mess. It's full of companies that have dissolved, some over a decade ago. It also contains companies that do not have a presence in the UK market (e.g. Bord Gáis Energy - or as Santander call it Bord Gáis Éireann - which it hasn't been called since 2014. It operates in the Republic of Ireland only).

You need a company on the list that accepts direct debit as a payment. Recurring card payments are not direct debits.

Robert_HM

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82031158#Comment_82031158

thank you, this is getting ridiculous, I don’t think I’m going to bother any more.

JohnSwift10

I have a Sky mobile DD for £2 and get my 2p every month

Robert_HM

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82031202#Comment_82031202

well they say every penny counts but it’s the £180 I’m after as well as the linked saver.