How much is the Santander switch bonus?

Santander is currently offering a £180 bonus when you switch your current account using the Current Account Switch Service (CASS).

What are the requirements for the Santander switch bonus?

You need to complete a full CASS switch to Santander, which typically requires setting up direct debits and making an initial deposit. Check the requirements section on this page for full details.

How long does it take to get the Santander switch bonus?

The switch itself takes 7 working days via CASS. The bonus is typically paid within 2-5 weeks after the switch completes, depending on Santander's processing times.

Does Santander have a monthly fee?

No, the Santander account has no monthly fee, so you keep the full £180 bonus.

Can I switch to Santander if I've had an account before?

Most banks require you to be a new customer or not have held an account within a certain period. Santander typically has a cooling-off period of 12 months. Check the specific eligibility rules on this page.

What is the Santander switch bonus?

Santander pays a £180 bonus for switching your current account, available until 31 Jul 2026. Last verified 30 Jul 2026.

What are the Santander switch offer requirements?

Deposit £1,500 in the first 60 days from opening the account. Set up two Direct Debits before or after the switch from a selected list of household bills. Open a new or hold an existing Everyday, Edge, Edge Up or Edge Explorer current account.

How long does the Santander switch bonus take to pay?

Based on tracked switches, the Santander bonus typically lands about 30 days after the switch completes.

Banks / Santander

Santander

Part of Santander UK

£180

Switch bonus58% recommendLow complaintsCompare all banks →Bonus: ~30 days

The Santander current account switch bonus is £180, available until 31 Jul 2026. Last verified 30 Jul 2026 — offers are checked daily. £180 matches or beats 67% of the 9 Santander offers we've tracked — around the historical norm.

Banks / Santander

Santander

Part of Santander UK

£180

Switch bonus58% recommendLow complaintsCompare all banks →Bonus: ~30 days

Quick Facts

Bonus

£180

Offer type

Bank switch

Cooling-off

12 months

Banking group

Santander UK

Requirements

Deposit £1,500 in the first 60 days from opening the account
Set up two Direct Debits before or after the switch from a selected list of household bills
Open a new or hold an existing Everyday, Edge, Edge Up or Edge Explorer current account

Santander pays £180 — but what would ALL the banks pay you?

Two questions, no signup: your personalised 12-month plan from every live offer.

Who do you already bank with?

Cash you could move around (savings, premium bonds, old accounts)

£2,010 this year

£1,755 switch bonuses + £65 saver interest + £190 easy-access interest

Switch to HSBC Premierstart now£500
Switch to NatWeststart now£250
Switch to Barclays Blue Rewardsstart now£200
Switch to Santander Edgestart now£180
Switch to Bank of Scotlandstart now£175

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Regular Saver

Rate

Max monthly

£200

Term

12 months

Est. interest

~£65

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Bonus	Type	Started	Ended	Duration
£180

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£178

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Santander pays £180 — but what would ALL the banks pay you?

Banking Group — Santander UK

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