Santander UK Bank Switch Bonus & Offers
All active switch cash incentives, requirements, Direct Debit verdicts, and exclusion rules for Santander UK.
Active Santander UK Switch Offers
Santander UK
Standard account
2 DD · £1,500 in · within 60 days
“Santander requires 2 'Household Direct Debits' — defined as council tax, mobile/broadband, energy, water, or paid-for TV. Generic cheap DDs (e.g. savings transfers) do NOT qualify.”
£180
Frequently Asked Questions: Santander UK
Does Santander UK require Direct Debits to claim the switch bonus?
Yes, current Santander UK switch offers require at least 2 active Direct Debits registered on your account before initiating the switch.
Can I claim a switch bonus if I previously had an account with Santander UK?
Santander UK checks whether you have held an account or received a switch bonus from them recently. Always check official terms before applying.
Do 25p Direct Debits qualify for Santander UK switch deals?
Santander UK transfers all valid BACS Direct Debit mandates registered on your donor account via the Current Account Switch Service (CASS). 25p BACS mandates satisfy these criteria.
Essential Switching Guides
How CASS 7-day switches work & how to use donor accounts.
How 25p BACS mandates qualify without moving real bills.