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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major bank giving away £180 free cash – here is how you can get your hands on it
Read on to learn about other banks giving away free cash BANK ON IT Major bank giving away £180 free cash – here is how you can get your hands on it Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR bank is giving away £180 free cash - here is how you can get your hands on it. Santander has launched a new switching incentive to lure customers. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Santander has launched a new switching offer Credit: Getty The bank is offering the cash to new customers who open an eligible current account with the high street lender. That includes the bank's fee free Everyday Current Account. As part of the deal, customers will receive £180 within 90 days of making the switch. But there are some requirements to get the cash. For starters, customers need to pay £1,500 into the account within 60 days. This does not have to be deposited all at once. Customers must also set up two active household Direct Debits on the new account. This can include your council tax, mobile phone, home phone, broadband, paid-for TV packages, water, gas and electricity bills. If you are interested, you will need to make the switch by using the Current Account Switch Service (CASS). CASS helps people switch their current accounts by handling the move for free, including moving balances and payments to the new account and closing the old one. It is a free service and helps move customers' balance, direct debits and salary over in seven days. Switch bank accounts for free perks Existing Santander customers may also be eligible for the free cash. Customers might still qualify for the incentive if they opened an account after January 1 2025. The bank can switch a current account existing customers hold at another bank to their Santander current account. Although the offer is enticing, it always pays to read through the full terms and conditions and ensure the available accounts match your banking needs. OTHER SWITCHING OFFERS TSB is giving new customers who switch to the high street bank a £100 switching incentive. You get the £100 upfront but if you spend on you debit card for 20 times in the first six months you get a £15 a month cash back. Co-op bank is also paying £175 to new customers. Meanwhile, Nationwide is giving existing customers a £100 cash boost. This is part of Nationwide's Fairer Share programme, which set out to reward customers who bank with the lender or meet certain lending criteria. The payment goes to members who bank with Nationwide regularly. Those who have a savings account or mortgage product could also qualify. It will be paid directly into customers Nationwide current account between June 18 and July 4.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Major bank giving away £180 free cash – here is how you can get your hands on it
A MAJOR bank is giving away £180 free cash - here is how you can get your hands on it. Santander has launched a new switching incentive to lure customers. 1 The bank is offering the cash to new customers who open an eligible current account with the high street lender. That includes the bank's fee free Everyday Current Account. As part of the deal, customers will receive £180 within 90 days of making the switch. But there are some requirements to get the cash. For starters, customers need to pay £1,500 into the account within 60 days. This does not have to be deposited all at once. Customers must also set up two active household Direct Debits on the new account. This can include your council tax, mobile phone, home phone, broadband, paid-for TV packages, water, gas and electricity bills. Current Account Switch Service (CASS). CASS helps people switch their current accounts by handling the move for free, including moving balances and payments to the new account and closing the old one. It is a free service and helps move customers' balance, direct debits and salary over in seven days. Switch bank accounts for free perks Existing Santander customers may also be eligible for the free cash. Customers might still qualify for the incentive if they opened an account after January 1 2025. The bank can switch a current account existing customers hold at another bank to their Santander current account. Although the offer is enticing, it always pays to read through the full terms and conditions and ensure the available accounts match your banking needs. OTHER SWITCHING OFFERS TSB is giving new customers who switch to the high street bank a £100 switching incentive. You get the £100 upfront but if you spend on you debit card for 20 times in the first six months you get a £15 a month cash back. Co-op bank is also paying £175 to new customers. Meanwhile, Nationwide is giving existing customers a £100 cash boost. This is part of Nationwide's Fairer Share programme, which set out to reward customers who bank with the lender or meet certain lending criteria. The payment goes to members who bank with Nationwide regularly. Those who have a savings account or mortgage product could also qualify. It will be paid directly into customers Nationwide current account between June 18 and July 4. How do I switch bank accounts? SWITCHING bank accounts is a simple process and can usually be done through the Current Account Switch Service (CASS). Dozens of high street banks and building societies are signed up - there's a full list on CASS' website. Under the switching service, swapping banks should take seven working days. You don't have to remember to move direct debits across when moving, as this is done for you. All you have to do is apply for the new account you want, and the new bank will tell your existing one you're moving. There are a few things you can do before switching though, including choosing your switch date and transferring any old bank statements to your new account. You should get in touch with your existing bank for any old statements. When switching current accounts, consider what other perks might come with joining a specific bank or building society. Some banks offer 0% overdrafts up to a certain limit, and others might offer better rates on savings accounts. And some banks offer free travel or mobile phone insurance with their current accounts - but these accounts might come with a monthly fee.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Exact date millions of Nationwide customers will get free £100 cash – check if you're eligible
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MILLIONS of Nationwide customers will get £100 free cash within weeks – but you'll need to have met key criteria to qualify. The payment will hit accounts between June 18 and July 4, but only if you had a Nationwide current account open by March 31, 2025. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The payment will hit accounts between June 18 and July 4 Credit: PA To be eligible, you must also have had: At least £100 in savings, or owed £100 or more on a mortgage by that same March deadline. And you'll need to have used your account between January 1 and March 31 this year. Nationwide is handing out the cash as part of its Fairer Share scheme, which rewards loyal members who save or borrow with the building society. This year's payout is set to benefit around 4million customers – with a whopping £410million being shared in total. It's the third year in a row the mutual has handed out a payment like this. Last year, £385million was paid to 3.85million people, and £340million the year before. It's worth bearing in mind, the £100 Fairer Share payment is separate to the £50 issued to around 12million Nationwide customers between April 9 and May 14. Nationwide chief Debbie Crosbie said: 'Nationwide has had an outstanding twelve months. "We returned a record £2.8billion in value to our members and recorded our highest ever year for growth in mortgage lending and retail deposit balances, and we remain first for customer service.' More rewards for savers Nationwide has also launched a new Member Exclusive Bond, paying market-leading interest over 18 months. The bond is available from May 30 to all of the building society's 16 million existing members and can be opened in branch, via the app, or online. Santander's £130 Million Recovery: What You Need to Know It's a fixed-rate savings bond, and those saving the full £10,000 will earn £762.50 in interest after 18 months — over £150 more than Nationwide's next-best option (a 4% one-year fixed bond). Not a customer? If you're not banking with Nationwide, you won't get the £100 this time – but you can still sign up to be eligible for future offers. And other banks are offering switching perks too. TSB is dishing out £100 to newbies who switch, plus up to £90 in cashback if you spend using your debit card 20 times a month over six months. How do I switch bank accounts? SWITCHING bank accounts is a simple process and can usually be done through the Current Account Switch Service (CASS). Dozens of high street banks and building societies are signed up - there's a full list on CASS' website. Under the switching service, swapping banks should take seven working days. You don't have to remember to move direct debits across when moving, as this is done for you. All you have to do is apply for the new account you want, and the new bank will tell your existing one you're moving. There are a few things you can do before switching though, including choosing your switch date and transferring any old bank statements to your new account. You should get in touch with your existing bank for any old statements. When switching current accounts, consider what other perks might come with joining a specific bank or building society. Some banks offer 0% overdrafts up to a certain limit, and others might offer better rates on savings accounts. And some banks offer free travel or mobile phone insurance with their current accounts - but these accounts might come with a monthly fee. Elsewhere, Natwest is chopping interest rates on a range of accounts from today. It comes after the Bank of England (BoE) slashed the base rate from 4.5% to 4.25% earlier this month. The base rate affects borrowing and saving rates offering by banks. Usually you will see rates come down if the central rate is lowered. And now NatWest is today cutting interest rates on four of its savings accounts including its Digital Regular Saver, Flexible Saver and Help to Buy ISA.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Santander giving away free £180 when you open a bank account
Banks and building societies often offer cash incentives to new customers willing to make a full switch from their existing current account Santander has launched a brand new switching incentive and is paying new customers £180 to move their banking to them. The offer was launched on May 29, and the high street banking giant says both new and existing customers are eligible if they switch to its Everyday, Edge, Edge Up, or Private current account. Banks and building societies often offer cash incentives to new customers willing to make a full switch from their existing current account. Switching offers are also considered an easy way to get some cash. To get Santander's incentive, you need to close and switch your current account using the Current Account Switch Service (CASS). This is a free service which will move your balance, direct debits, and salary over to the new bank within seven days. Get banking advice and deals straight to your WhatsApp! As banks market their latest switch offers and savings accounts, the Mirror has launched its very own Money WhatsApp community where you'll get all the latest banking advice and money-saving tips straight to your phone. We'll send you the latest breaking updates and exclusives all directly to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. With bank switching offers, you often need to jump through a few hoops to be eligible for the money. These often include having to deposit a certain amount of money into the account or having to log in to online or mobile banking. With Santander, new customers will need to pay at least £1,500 into their Santander account within 60 days of the switching request. This doesn't need to be done all at once, and can be sent over through multiple payments. New customers will also need to set up at least two active household direct debits within 60 days. Join Money Saving Club's specialist topics For all you savvy savers and bargain hunters out there, there's a golden opportunity to stretch your pounds further. The Money Saving Club newsletter, a favourite among thousands who thrive on catching the best deals, is stepping up its game. Simply follow the link and select one or more of the following topics to get all the latest deals and advice on: Travel; Property; Pets, family and home; Personal finance; Shopping and discounts; Utilities. You will not be able to get the cash if you had a Santander account on January 1, 2025. After completing the switch, customers will have the £180 paid directly into their Santander account within 90 days. Anthony Warrington, Head of Banking at Santander UK, said: 'Summer is fast approaching, and many people will be saving up for the holidays - whether it be for that trip abroad, festival, or day out with the family. That's why we're pleased to be introducing our new £180 switcher incentive, providing even more value for customers making the move to Santander. "It's a simple, straightforward way to get rewarded for switching, while benefitting from our range of popular current accounts – making your money go that little bit further this summer.' The bank switching market is hotting up as there are multiple switching offers on the market at the moment. TSB is giving new customers £100 upfront and £90 to stay, First Direct is and Co-op bank is paying £175 to new customers and Nationwide is giving away £200.
Ammon
4 days ago
- Science
- Ammon
Chinese archaeologists uncover evidence of early East-West cultural exchanges
Ammon News - A group of archaeologists in China have uncovered concrete evidence proving that material exchanges between the East and West began long before the Silk Road was formally established in ancient China's Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 AD), shedding new light on evidence proving the existence of ancient trade routes. Findings released by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) on Tuesday reveal that glass beads which resemble dragonfly eyes unearthed from four sites in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region are similar with those discovered earlier in central China's Hubei Province. Both sets of beads are believed to have originated from the Levant region along the eastern Mediterranean coast. According to China Central Television (CCTV), this discovery indicates that material cultural exchanges between the East and West were taking place long before the missions of the ancient Chinese explorer Zhang Qian to the Western Regions during the Han Dynasty. These exchanges occurred on what could be referred to as the "pre-Silk Road," prior to the formal establishment of the Silk Road in the Han Dynasty. These unique "dragonfly-eye" glass beads are created by embedding one or more colours of glass into the base glass, forming patterns resembling the compound eyes of a dragonfly. The origin of these beads can be traced back to Ancient Egypt around the 16th century BC. In China, large quantities of such beads have also been discovered in tombs of the State of Chu during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods (770 BC-221 BC) in what is now central China's Hubei, Hunan, and Henan Provinces.
