Amazing that I have got a HSBC Advanced account

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Mchambers
Mchambers Posts: 1,054 Forumite
edited 30 September 2017 at 2:30PM in Budgeting & bank accounts
Saw the MSE weekly email this week.

So I thought that I would apply for an advanced account again to get £150 bonus for switching to them. When I applied a few months ago, my application was rejected.

Got a bank card this morning in the post so I am assuming that my app has been successful this time. Just wonderful.

Already created two d/debits (via my Tescos accounts) on my Nwide flexaccount, which I will be switching over to HSBC. Just got £100 in my Nwide account.

Very simple and easy to do.

Just have wait a few days before I start the switch.
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  • BatchedMetting
    BatchedMetting Posts: 113 Forumite
    edited 30 September 2017 at 3:45PM
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    Sounds good, how many direct debits do you have to switch to qualify?
  • Mchambers
    Mchambers Posts: 1,054 Forumite
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    BatchedMetting wrote: »
    Sounds good, how many direct debits do you have to switch to qualify?

    2 d/debits but I have to wait a few days before they are activated; hence the reason that I cannot start the switch yet.
  • YorkshireBoy
    YorkshireBoy Posts: 31,541 Forumite
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    BatchedMetting wrote: »
    how many direct debits do you have to switch to qualify?
    Technically, none!
  • Mchambers
    Mchambers Posts: 1,054 Forumite
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    YorkshireBoy wrote: »
    Technically, none!

    Correct :D Now I wonder how I did that :rotfl: ?
  • Alexland
    Alexland Posts: 9,665 Forumite
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    They also accept moving 2 standing orders which are easier than direct debits as you can just set them to move £5 into another of your bank accounts.
  • Mchambers
    Mchambers Posts: 1,054 Forumite
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    Alexland wrote: »
    They also accept moving 2 standing orders which are easier than direct debits as you can just set them to move £5 into another of your bank accounts.

    I have used my two Tesco accounts to set up d/debits for £1 each; so I am keeping the money.
  • Shakin_Steve
    Shakin_Steve Posts: 2,709 Forumite
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    Mchambers wrote: »
    Saw the MSE weekly email this week.

    So I thought that I would apply for an advanced account again to get £150 bonus for switching to them. When I applied a few months ago, my application was rejected.

    Got a bank card this morning in the post so I am assuming that my app has been successful this time. Just wonderful.

    Already created two d/debits (via my Tescos accounts) on my Nwide flexaccount, which I will be switching over to HSBC. Just got £100 in my Nwide account.

    Very simple and easy to do.

    Just have wait a few days before I start the switch.
    I thought you were already in the process of switching to Barclays? :)
    I came into this world with nothing and I've got most of it left.
  • PKaurK
    PKaurK Posts: 52 Forumite
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    I'm just in the process of switching to HSBC, easiest £150 I've ever made.
  • Mchambers
    Mchambers Posts: 1,054 Forumite
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    Shakin_Steve wrote: »
    I thought you were already in the process of switching to Barclays? :)

    I have kept my Barclays account for Kapersky and also now for the Blue Rewards bonus that I will get each month. It is really a dormant account and has little money in it:D.
  • Mchambers
    Mchambers Posts: 1,054 Forumite
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    My_side_hustle wrote: »
    I'm just in the process of switching to HSBC, easiest £150 I've ever made.

    It is very easy. A few minutes work for £150.

    Can't wait for the next bank to do this :rotfl: !
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