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Santander is offering £185 to people who switch from a rival bank.The offer is open to new and existing Santander customers, using the Current Account Switch Service to switch to certain current accounts.In order to qualify, you need to switch within 60 days of requesting the move - and within that timeframe pay in at least £1,500 and set up two direct debits.You'll then get the money within 90 days.
When you apply for a new bank account, most banks will run a hard credit check - which can temporarily affect your credit score. While this won't be a problem for most people - especially if you're only making one or two switches - you might want to reconsider if you're taking out a loan or mortgage any time soon. Consumer site Which? suggests spreading credit applications out and not applying for multiple current accounts at once.
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