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Switching Bank Account service

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Bea65 Sun 24-Jul-22 12:06:26

Has anyone tried the Switching Service now offered whereby you don't have to do anything like pop into a branch -if you can find one still open..considering this but still feel bit uneasy with direct debits coming out of old account at different times of the month...Any advice GNs? Thank yousmile

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MerylStreep Sun 24-Jul-22 12:11:02

Bea65
I’ve been with every bank over the years. It’s so simple now.
Nothing to worry about.

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Charleygirl5 Sun 24-Jul-22 12:18:44

I agree, it is so simple. Just make sure the date chosen is after your pension (s) have been paid in. You do not do anything and 99% of the time 7 days later all is sorted.

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sf101 Sun 24-Jul-22 13:06:56

I've moved banks many times, it is the easiest thing to do, all DDs are changed over without you having to do anything.
All you have to do is notify your employer or whoever pays your pension.

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cornergran Sun 24-Jul-22 21:38:51

Agree it’s very simple. We found it painless, no hitches.

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Bea65 Sat 06-Aug-22 13:37:26

Thank you GNs took the plunge and 175 pounds better offgrin

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crazyH Sat 06-Aug-22 13:48:11

Bea65 - why did you want to change banks and how are you £175 better off? I might do that ?

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Bea65 Sun 07-Aug-22 16:18:41

crazyH Spotted a deal on Moneyman Martin Lewis weekly newsletter to switch.. had absolute rubbish customer service @local Halifax Bank who I’d banked with 30+years plus .. not sure if this deal still available but u can check each WED via newsletter ?

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