Martin Lewis has shared three ways people can get their hands on up to £200 for free this winter.
The Money Saving Expert founder regularly shares tips and tricks for people to save, or in this case get their hands on, money. And it's never been more needed amid the worsening cost of living crisis.
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This week's email, which landed in inboxes on Tuesday evening, shared three ways to bag some free cash, as well as other deals. Writing on MSE, Mr Lewis explained that by simply switching your bank account to another provider, you could be quids in.
High street banks often offer cash incentives to tempt new customers to join them. Three banking giants are now offering large "banking bribes".
HSBC is offering newcomers who switch to its Advance account a £200 bonus, as well as a 5% savings account and a 3% easy-access account. Customers will need to deposit a minimum of £1,500 once to get the bonus, but there is no regular pay-in required.
You'll also need to start the switch within 30 days, including two or more direct debits or standing orders. To be eligible you also can't have had an HSBC current account, or opened one with its sister bank First Direct, since January 2019.
Similarly, First Direct is offering newbies who switch to its 1st Account a free £175 and a regular saver account with a huge 7% interest. You need to make the switch within three months, and pay in £1,000 or more. The £175 is then paid within 28 days, but you can't have ever had any account with First Direct, or have opened a current account with HSBC since January 2019.
Switchers to the Halifax Reward account get £175 plus a monthly reward of either £5 cash, a Vue cinema ticket, two movie rentals, or three digital magazines. You must pay in £1,500 or more each month, and spend £500 each month or keep £5,000 in the account, if you don't you could have to pay a £3 monthly fee.
To get the bonus, open a new account and make the switch by December 19. The bonus is paid within three days of the new account opening.
For more details, or to apply for an account switch, visit the MSE article here
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