Switch bank current account and get £100

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1st Account first direct

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Account Type Current Account

Features £175 welcome bonus when you switch

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SPECIAL OFFER - Switch to a 1st Account and bank £175*.

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Get access to a Regular Saver Account - Put away between £25 and £300 for a fixed 12 month term. If you save £300 every month for 12 months and qualify for the 7.00% AER/gross p.a. interest rate, you'll earn approximately £136.50 interest (gross). Interest is calculated daily and paid 12 months after you opened the account. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate. This shows you what the rate would be if interest were paid and compounded each year. Gross is the rate of interest if interest were paid and not compounded each year. No partial withdrawals allowed. Early closure will result in interest being paid at the standard account variable rate. £250 interest-free overdraft (subject to status). No minimum monthly funding and no monthly account fee. No first direct fees for when spending abroad, withdrawing cash from the UK or when making a debit card payment in a foreign currency in the UK. Mobile banking app. UK based contact centre. Representative Example: How does our overdraft compare? The representative APR shows the cost of borrowing over a year, so you can use it to compare the cost of our overdraft against other overdrafts and ways of borrowing. 0% EAR variable on the first £250, 39.9% EAR variable thereafter, giving a representative rate of 30.5% APR variable (assumed arranged overdraft £1,200). For customers with an offset mortgage linked to a 1st Account, the interest-free limit will not apply. *Open a 1st account on or after 9th September and before offer is withdrawn. Switch your everyday banking to using the Current Account Switch Service (CASS). Deposit a minimum of £1,000 (in single or multiple deposits) in your account and within 45 days of opening your first direct 1st Account. Complete a full CASS switch including at least two Direct Debits or Standing Orders must be made within 45 Days of us opening your first direct 1st Account. Register and Log onto digital banking, within 45 days of us opening your first direct 1st Account. Use your new 1st account debit card at least 5+ times. Be a new customer to first direct, who has not previously held a first direct product, or has opened an HSBC current account on or after 1 January 2018

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Minimum Deposit for Offer	Interest Paying
Minimum Age	18
UK Resident	Yes

Compare current account switch offers worth £100 or more

There are a number of reasons to switch your bank account to a new bank or building society, including looking for a better interest rate or benefits. Many banks are increasingly using upfront switching bonuses and monthly cashback schemes to incentive customers to move to them.

There are now a number of current account providers who offer £100 or more in switching bonuses and other rewards to new customers. This means it could be worth your while to make the switch, especially if you are not happy with your existing current account.

To help you make a decision, we have selected some of the current accounts offering the most generous terms to new customers. All of the current accounts below will earn you £100 or more in switching bonuses or cashback within the first year.

First Direct 1st Account - £175 cash switching bonus

First Direct 1st Account offer a £175 incentive for switching to their 1st Account. You will need to switch your everyday banking to First Direct using the Current Account Switch Service including at least two Direct Debits or Standing Orders, deposit a minimum of £1,000 (in single or multiple deposits) and register and log onto digital banking within 45 days of opening your first direct 1st Account.

Santander Everyday Current Account - £150 cash for switching

Switch to the Santander Everyday Current Account and you will receive £150 cash. You have to complete a full switch to a Santander Everyday Current Account within 60 days, set up 2 Direct Debits, pay in £1,500 and log into Online or Mobile Banking.

Santander Edge Current Account - £150 cash for switching

Santander are offering a £150 incentive to switch to their Edge Current Account. To qualify, again, you must complete a full switch to a Santander Edge Current Account using the Current Account Switch Service, set up 2 active Direct Debits and pay in £1,500 within 60 days

Santander Edge Up Current Account - £150 cash for switching

Santander also offer a £150 bonus if you switch to their Edge Up Current Account. To qualify you complete a full switch to a Santander Edge Up Current Account using the Current Account Switch Service, set up 2 active Direct Debits and pay in £1,500 within 60 days

Is it worth opening a new bank account for a good switching offer?

When thinking about opening a new bank account, switching offers can be a good deciding factor, but it is also important to think about your long term needs.

It is therefore a good idea to think about exactly what you need from a current account and how you are likely to use it before making a decision about opening a new bank account. This can help to ensure you get the most out of your account on an ongoing basis.

Find the best bank accounts to switch to

Whatever your reasons for opening a new bank account, it is a good idea to spend some time researching your various options before making the switch. Check out the range of bank accounts on offer from across the market to see which offers the best deal for you.