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Santander offers £180 bonus to switch current accounts

It follows competitor incentives up to £310 in a push to win new current-account customers

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Overview

  • Santander launched its £180 switcher incentive on May 29 for switches completed through the Current Account Switch Service.
  • Qualifying customers must not have held a Santander current account on January 1, 2025 and must pay in at least £1,500 with two household direct debits within 60 days of starting the switch.
  • The bonus applies to Santander’s Everyday, Edge, Edge Up and Private accounts and will be paid within 90 days of initiating the switch.
  • From September 9, 2025, Santander will remove 1% cashback on supermarket and travel spending for Edge and Edge Up customers.
  • Nationwide, First Direct, Co-op Bank and TSB have rival offers ranging from £175 to £310 in cash, cashback and vouchers.