Earn £1,000+ per year from your banking
This isn't a get-rich-quick scheme. It's straightforward money that UK banks offer to attract customers. All it takes is a bit of time to set things up, and occasional maintenance. Most people leave hundreds of pounds on the table every year because they don't know where to look or can't be bothered to track it all.
That's what StoozeMax is for.
Three proven strategies
Each strategy is independent. Do one, two, or all three — the earnings stack up.
Bank Switch Bonuses
£500–800 per year
UK banks compete aggressively for current account customers. To attract switchers, they offer cash bonuses of £100–200 when you move your account using the Current Account Switch Service (CASS). CASS is a free, government-backed service that moves everything — your direct debits, standing orders, and salary — in 7 working days. Your old account is closed automatically.
After you've had an account for a while (typically 6–12 months), you become eligible to switch again. This is called the “cooling-off period”. Once it ends, you switch to the next bank offering a bonus, collect the cash, and repeat.
With 4–6 switches per year across different banks, you can realistically earn £500–800 annually. Some banks also give you ongoing perks like cashback on bills or higher interest on in-credit balances.
Find an offer
Browse current switch bonuses (StoozeMax tracks them all)
Apply & switch
Open the new account and request a CASS switch
Meet conditions
Set up direct debits or deposit as required (usually 2-3 months)
Collect & repeat
Bonus paid, cooling-off starts. Switch again when eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
Does switching affect my credit score?
CASS switches don't involve a hard credit check. The new bank may do a soft check when you apply, which doesn't affect your score. Having multiple current accounts is normal and won't harm your credit rating.
What happens to my direct debits and standing orders?
CASS automatically redirects everything to your new account. Any payments sent to your old account details are forwarded for 3 years. It's seamless — you don't need to update anything manually.
How long is the cooling-off period?
It varies by bank, typically 6-12 months. Some banks require you to have never held an account with them before. StoozeMax tracks your cooling-off dates and tells you when you're eligible to switch again.
Is the bonus taxed?
Switch bonuses are generally not taxable. HMRC treats them as incentive payments rather than interest income. However, any interest earned on in-credit balances is subject to your Personal Savings Allowance.
Can I switch joint accounts?
Yes — many banks offer the same bonuses for joint account switches. If both you and your partner switch separately, you can double the bonus from each bank.
0% Card Stoozing
£100–300 per year
“Stoozing” is a well-known strategy in the UK personal finance community. The idea is simple: instead of paying for everyday spending with your debit card, you use a 0% purchase credit card. The money you would have spent stays in a savings account earning interest. Before the 0% period ends, you pay off the card in full. You keep all the interest.
For example, if you normally spend £1,000/month on a debit card and switch to a 0% card with a 12-month offer, that's £12,000 that sits in savings earning ~4.5% interest — roughly £270 in a year.
The key is discipline: you must pay off the balance before the 0% period expires, otherwise you'll be charged interest at the card's standard rate (typically 20%+). StoozeMax tracks your 0% end dates and shows you exactly how much you need to pay back and when.
Get a 0% card
Apply for a 0% purchase credit card (12-24 months typical)
Spend on the card
Use it for everyday spending instead of your debit card
Save the cash
Put the equivalent amount into a high-interest savings account
Pay off before 0% ends
Clear the balance before interest kicks in. Keep all the savings interest
Frequently Asked Questions
Does applying for a 0% card affect my credit score?
Yes, applying for a credit card involves a hard credit check. However, one or two applications per year is normal and any impact is temporary. Using the card responsibly and paying on time actually builds your credit score over time.
What if I forget to pay it off?
That's the main risk. If you miss the 0% deadline, you'll be charged interest at the standard rate (often 20%+), which would wipe out your gains. StoozeMax sends you reminders well in advance so this doesn't happen.
How much can I realistically earn?
It depends on how much you spend monthly. If you put £1,000/month on a 0% card over 12 months and save at 4.5%, you'd earn roughly £270 in interest. Even at £500/month, that's still ~£135 for doing very little extra work.
Do I need to pay the minimum each month?
Yes — you must make at least the minimum monthly payment on the credit card. Missing a minimum payment can void the 0% offer entirely. Set up a direct debit for the minimum and let it run automatically.
Does the card need to be used for specific things?
0% purchase cards work for any normal spending — groceries, bills, fuel, subscriptions. Cash withdrawals, gambling, and balance transfers are typically excluded from the 0% offer and may incur fees.
Regular Saver Accounts
£100–200 per year
Regular saver accounts offer significantly higher interest rates than normal savings accounts — typically 7–8% AER compared to ~4% on easy access. The trade-off is that you can only deposit a fixed amount each month (usually £25–300) and the account runs for 12 months.
Because you're depositing monthly rather than as a lump sum, your actual return is roughly half the headline rate on your total deposits. On a £300/month account at 8% AER, you'd deposit £3,600 and earn about £156 in interest over the year.
Many banks require you to hold a current account with them to open a regular saver. This pairs perfectly with bank switching — switch for the bonus, then open their regular saver for an extra boost. When the 12 months are up, the money moves to an easy access account and you can start a new regular saver elsewhere.
Open a saver
Find a high-rate regular saver (often linked to your current account)
Set up a direct debit
Automate monthly deposits so you never miss one
Wait 12 months
Interest accrues monthly at the higher rate
Withdraw & repeat
Maturity — withdraw your savings + interest, start a new one
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a current account with the same bank?
Usually yes. Most banks offer their best regular saver rates to existing current account holders. This is another reason bank switching pairs well with regular savers — you get both the switch bonus and access to the high-rate saver.
What happens if I miss a monthly deposit?
Policies vary. Some banks close the account, others simply skip the month. A few will reduce your interest rate. The safest approach is to set up a standing order on payday so it's automatic.
Can I withdraw early?
Most regular savers allow early withdrawal, but you may lose the bonus interest rate and drop to the standard rate for that month or the entire term. Check the specific terms before opening.
Is 8% AER really 8% on my money?
Not quite. Because you deposit monthly, your money isn't all earning interest for the full 12 months. The first deposit earns interest for 12 months, but the last deposit only earns for 1 month. The effective return on your total deposits is roughly half the headline AER.
How many regular savers can I have at once?
You can have multiple regular savers at different banks simultaneously. Each bank typically limits you to one regular saver per person. Having 2-3 running at once can significantly increase your earnings.
Why StoozeMax?
All of these strategies have existed for years. The problem was never finding them — it was managing them. StoozeMax removes the friction so you can focus on earning.
No more checking dozens of sites
Every active UK bank switch offer in one place, updated daily. No trawling through MoneySavingExpert threads or bank websites.
No more messy spreadsheets
Replace your tangled Excel file with a clean dashboard. Track switches, cards, and savers in one structured view with real-time totals.
Never miss a deadline
Automatic reminders for 0% card expiry dates, cooling-off periods, and maturing regular savers. No more mental load trying to remember what’s due when.
See exactly what you earn
Clear visibility into your total earnings from all three strategies. Know exactly how much you’ve made and what’s coming next.
Minimal ongoing effort
The initial setup takes 30–60 minutes. After that, it’s a few minutes per month — StoozeMax tells you exactly what to do and when.
Free forever
No subscription, no hidden fees, no payment details required. We built StoozeMax because we wanted it ourselves.
The bottom line
These aren't loopholes or tricks. Banks want you to switch — they budget millions for acquisition bonuses. 0% credit cards exist because banks bet most people will carry a balance after the offer ends (you won't). Regular savers offer high rates because the deposit limits cap their cost.
The money is there. The strategies are proven. The only thing that stops most people is the hassle of keeping track of it all — which bank are you cooling off from, when does your 0% end, which regular saver is maturing next month.
StoozeMax handles all of that. You just follow the instructions and collect the money.
£500–800
£100–300
£100–200
£700–1,300
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