Overview
- Santander confirmed on Saturday that it will check new switch accounts 60 days after a switch is instructed and, if customers meet the criteria, pay the £180 within 90 days of the switch request with no option to speed up payment.
- To qualify customers must open an eligible current account, use the Current Account Switch Service, complete the switch within 60 days, set up at least two selected household direct debits and pay in £1,500.
- The offer excludes anyone who held a Santander current account on 1 January 2025 and anyone who has previously received a Santander switcher incentive, and the bank will pay the bonus only into a Santander account.
- A separate promotion reported by one outlet offers a £30 Amazon voucher for new account openings via a MoneySavingExpert link that requires five card transactions within 30 days and a separate claim process.
- The bank’s 60‑ and 90‑day checks are standard controls used to verify completed switches and stop duplicate claims, so customers should set up required direct debits and clear the £1,500 pay‑in promptly to avoid delays.