Santander Preferred Current Account offers incentives to switch

Santander is offering an exclusive deal for customers who open a Santander Preferred Current Account online via moneysupermarket.com between 23 May and 5 June to get a £25 Amazon voucher, and £100 cashback if they switch using Santander's dedicated switching service.

Gillian Almond, Santander's head of current accounts, said: "We're always looking for different ways of rewarding customers so we're offering customers an exclusive deal to get a £25 Amazon gift voucher if they open our market-leading, best buy Preferred Current Account via moneysupermarket.com.   And on top of that they'll also get £100 cashback if they switch using our hassle-free service.

"Santander is driven to do better by offering first class current accounts and giving new and existing customers a reason to make Santander their bank of choice."

Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com, said: "If you are considering switching your current account then make sure you select the account which suits your own circumstances. If you are looking for an account paying a good rate of interest then the Santander Preferred Current Account pays 5 per cent in-credit interest on balances up to £2,500 and you also get a free arranged overdraft for the first 12 months when you switch.  This offer will certainly be popular but will only run for a limited period, so you need to be quick to take advantage."

Smooth switching

Santander provides the benefit of a smooth, hassle-free switching service and a dedicated switching team so customers can make a simple move from their existing current account to Santander - and be rewarded for doing so.

Using Santander's switching service customers can

Have all their existing standing orders, bill payments and direct debits transferred from their old bank to the new Santander current account

Expect to match their existing overdraft (up to £5,000, depending on the customer's circumstances).

For more information, visit moneysupermarket.com or santander.co.uk.