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- Santander's 123, Select, and Private current accounts will no longer be open to new customers from today (20 June), but existing account holders can transfer to an Edge Up account if they wish, without having to change their details including their account number and sort code.
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1. Eligibility. To be eligible to open this account you must be 18 years old or over and live in the UK for tax purposes. You may only hold a maximum of two 1I2I3 Current Accounts, one in your name and one in joint names.
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Jun 20, 2023 · The 123 bank account is no longer available to new customers. Existing 123 account holders can choose to stay the same or transfer. Santander launched its Edge Up account paying 3.5% on...
- Any Switch Incentives?
- How Much Can You Make with Cashback?
- Which Is Better – The Full 123 Account Over The Lite?
- Other Benefits to Banking with Santander
- But Don’T Forget The Post Office
- Is The Santander 123 Lite Account Still Worth It?
- Any Decent Alternatives?
You may be aware that many banks offer incentives of between £100 and £150 for switching your current account to them. These offers come and go and it can be a matter of luck if you switch at the right time. However, Santander is one of the few banks I have never seen offer one of these bonuses.
Let’s use the following figures to get a rough idea of how much cashback could be worth each month. If you have a Lite account, the cashback will come to £3.60 per month or £43.20 per year after fees. It’s important to note that the cashback is capped at £5 per tier each month. That means that even the biggest of spenders can only receive a maximum...
There’s not much of a contest here. The only real advantage to the full account is that it pays interest on credit accounts. But even if you max out the account at £20,000, the interest you earn for the year will be £150. But you need to deduct the extra you pay in fees compared to the Lite, which comes to £24 for the full year. If you have £20,000...
I have covered the benefits and downsides of the 123 account, but what about the benefits of banking with Santander in general? What other perks are there that are worth considering?
Although it’s a shame that you can’t pay in cheques via the app, Santander has a major benefit to help deal with this. You can manage your bank account through your local Post Office. This includes paying in and withdrawing cash, plus also paying in cheques. When many banks are closing branches, this could prove very useful.
The account is nowhere near as good as it once was, but I still wouldn’t dismiss it completely. It’s an easy way to make money with little effort. But, if the household bills don’t come out of your 123 account, it becomes a fee-paying account without any benefits.
There are a couple of alternatives to the 123 account that you may want to consider. The Barclays Blue Rewards accountcosts £5 per month, but you can earn money back by having direct debits set up and various other products. Or, you can take a look at the Club Lloyds account. This won’t earn you money, but you can choose a reward each year, includi...
Mar 8, 2020 · Given that it is easy and fast to transfer money from an instant access savings account to your linked current account, there's no reason why they are not an excellent alternative for keeping those savings you want to have instant access to. What you choose to do is clearly up to you.
Jun 20, 2023 · Santander's 123, Select, and Private current accounts will no longer be open to new customers from today (20 June), but existing account holders can transfer to an Edge Up account if they wish, without having to change their details including their account number and sort code.
Jun 20, 2023 · The banking giant has today launched the Santander Edge Up current account, offering customers the chance to earn £100 a month in cashback and interest as it closes its 1|2|3 product.
Nov 22, 2022 · Santander has today launched its new 'Edge' current account as a replacement to its popular 123 Lite account. Edge gives 1% cashback on household bills, supermarket and travel spending, and comes with a linked savings account paying 4% interest on up to £4,000.
