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South Wales Argus
5 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
How new and current Barclays customers can get free £175
Nearly one million bank account switches took place in the last 12 months, the latest data from the Current Account Switch Service (CASS) shows. The CASS makes it quick and painless to switch banks. This is because it is on the bank to do the legwork and complete the switch within seven working days. All you do is open a new current account and request a switch via CASS. Today we published our Q2 2025 #BarclaysResults ◾ Income: £7.2bn up 14% YoY ◾ Profit before tax: £2.5bn up 28% YoY ◾ Return on tangible equity: 12.3% up from 9.9% in Q224 Read our full Q2 2025 Results: — Barclays Bank (@Barclays) July 29, 2025 The service will then close your old account and move all your money, direct debits and standing orders to your new account within seven days. How do I switch to a new bank account and get a free £175? Barclays is offering £175 to new customers who switch to two of its bank accounts for a limited period. To receive the cash bonus, you will need to follow these steps: Open a Barclays Bank Account or Premier Current Account through the Barclays app. Join Blue Rewards (£5 per month) Switch at least two direct debits Deposit a minimum of £1,500 within 30 days of opening the account Recommended reading: Once you've followed these steps, you'll receive the £175 in your new account within 28 days. The switching offer is only available until 28 August 2025. Through Blue Rewards, customers can earn up to 15% cashback on everyday spending, 4.61% on easy access savings, and a free Apple TV subscription, usually worth £8.99 per month.
Leader Live
6 days ago
- Business
- Leader Live
How new and current Barclays customers can get free £175
Nearly one million bank account switches took place in the last 12 months, the latest data from the Current Account Switch Service (CASS) shows. The CASS makes it quick and painless to switch banks. This is because it is on the bank to do the legwork and complete the switch within seven working days. All you do is open a new current account and request a switch via CASS. Today we published our Q2 2025 #BarclaysResults ◾ Income: £7.2bn up 14% YoY ◾ Profit before tax: £2.5bn up 28% YoY ◾ Return on tangible equity: 12.3% up from 9.9% in Q224 Read our full Q2 2025 Results: The service will then close your old account and move all your money, direct debits and standing orders to your new account within seven days. Barclays is offering £175 to new customers who switch to two of its bank accounts for a limited period. To receive the cash bonus, you will need to follow these steps: Recommended reading: Once you've followed these steps, you'll receive the £175 in your new account within 28 days. The switching offer is only available until 28 August 2025. Through Blue Rewards, customers can earn up to 15% cashback on everyday spending, 4.61% on easy access savings, and a free Apple TV subscription, usually worth £8.99 per month.
Rhyl Journal
6 days ago
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
How new and current Barclays customers can get free £175
Nearly one million bank account switches took place in the last 12 months, the latest data from the Current Account Switch Service (CASS) shows. The CASS makes it quick and painless to switch banks. This is because it is on the bank to do the legwork and complete the switch within seven working days. All you do is open a new current account and request a switch via CASS. Today we published our Q2 2025 #BarclaysResults ◾ Income: £7.2bn up 14% YoY ◾ Profit before tax: £2.5bn up 28% YoY ◾ Return on tangible equity: 12.3% up from 9.9% in Q224 Read our full Q2 2025 Results: The service will then close your old account and move all your money, direct debits and standing orders to your new account within seven days. Barclays is offering £175 to new customers who switch to two of its bank accounts for a limited period. To receive the cash bonus, you will need to follow these steps: Recommended reading: Once you've followed these steps, you'll receive the £175 in your new account within 28 days. The switching offer is only available until 28 August 2025. Through Blue Rewards, customers can earn up to 15% cashback on everyday spending, 4.61% on easy access savings, and a free Apple TV subscription, usually worth £8.99 per month.
North Wales Chronicle
6 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
How new and current Barclays customers can get free £175
Nearly one million bank account switches took place in the last 12 months, the latest data from the Current Account Switch Service (CASS) shows. The CASS makes it quick and painless to switch banks. This is because it is on the bank to do the legwork and complete the switch within seven working days. All you do is open a new current account and request a switch via CASS. Today we published our Q2 2025 #BarclaysResults ◾ Income: £7.2bn up 14% YoY ◾ Profit before tax: £2.5bn up 28% YoY ◾ Return on tangible equity: 12.3% up from 9.9% in Q224 Read our full Q2 2025 Results: The service will then close your old account and move all your money, direct debits and standing orders to your new account within seven days. Barclays is offering £175 to new customers who switch to two of its bank accounts for a limited period. To receive the cash bonus, you will need to follow these steps: Recommended reading: Once you've followed these steps, you'll receive the £175 in your new account within 28 days. The switching offer is only available until 28 August 2025. Through Blue Rewards, customers can earn up to 15% cashback on everyday spending, 4.61% on easy access savings, and a free Apple TV subscription, usually worth £8.99 per month.
Daily Mirror
31-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Barclays and NatWest among banks offering up to £175 for switching accounts
You can get your hands on the free money for switching Financial specialists have pinpointed four banks offering up to £175 for switching accounts now. These deals not only provide free cash, but some also feature ongoing cashback and extra perks. Banks regularly offer financial incentives for account switching as a strategy to entice new customers. However, these deals are usually available for limited periods - making it beneficial to keep track of the best options for your situation. As reported by Chronicle Live, the consumer guidance website Money Saving Expert, founded by Martin Lewis, highlighted the current available deals through its team. It stated: "Banks sometimes offer switch incentives – free cash, boosted savings rates or other perks – to new customers who switch in an existing current account to a new current account with them. "Essentially, banks want your custom and switch bribes are a double win for banks – you not only join them, but you leave one of their rivals." At present the following banks are offering complimentary cash for switching: First Direct - £175 TSB - £100 Barclays - £175 Natwest - £125 First Direct If you switch to First Direct's first account you could be entitled to a free £175. This will also allow you to access a savings account with seven per cent interest and a £250 interest-free overdraft. How to get the £175 bonus: You can't have ever had any product with First Direct You can't have opened an HSBC current account since January 2018 Open the account in-app (online for joint accounts). Switch in an account from a different bank including two or more direct debits or standing orders within 45 days Pay in £1,000 or more and make five or more debit card payments within 45 days The £175 is paid by the 20th of the following month after you meet the switch bonus criteria. TSB By switching to TSB's spend and save account you can get £100 free upfront as well as £15 a month cashback for six months and a choice of an extra reward in March 2026. How to get the £100 bonus: You can't have had a switch bonus from TSB since 1 October 2022 Open the account online, in-app or in branch Before 22 September switch in an account from a different bank, spend on the debit card five or more times and log in to the mobile app The £100 will then be paid between 6 and 12 October. Barclays Switching to a Barclays bank account can get you a free £175, 4.61 per cent interest on up to £5,000, plus Apple TV+ & Major League Soccer Season Pass subscriptions. How to get the £175 bonus: You can't have opened a Barclays current account on or before 15 July 2025 You can't have ever received switch cash from Barclays before Open a sole account via Barclays' app (no joint accounts). Switch in an account from a different bank, including two or more direct debits by 28 August – you must complete the switch within 30 days of starting it Join its Blue Rewards scheme (there's a £5 monthly fee, and you'll need to pay in £800 or more each month and register for digital banking) Pay in at least £1,500 within 30 days of opening the account The £175 is paid within 28 working days of meeting all the criteria. Natwest You can get £125 for free upfront, plus £50 to open 5.5 per cent interest linked regular saver, and £36 a year cashback by switching to a Natwest reward account. How to get the £125 bonus: You can't have ever received a switch bonus from NatWest, RBS or Ulster Bank before Open a new NatWest Reward or Select account Switch in a non-NatWest, RBS or Ulster Bank account online or via the mobile app Pay in £1,250 or more and log in to mobile banking within 60 days The £125 is paid within 30 days of meeting the above criteria. To get the extra £50 bonus you must have qualified for and received the £125 bonus above. You will also need to open a new digital regular saver online or via the app within 60 days of switching.
