Customers who qualify for £200 HSBC, Barclays and NatWest bonus

The banks are all offering a bonus to switch14:24, 19 Aug 2026Updated 14:27, 19 Aug 2026Thousands of bank customers could pocket a bonus payment just by moving their current account, with several major names dangling offers to tempt people to switch. A MoneySavingExpert (MSE) round-up says that four banking brands are currently offering at least £200, but each deal comes with certain criteria and at least one deadline.‌The idea is simple - use the Current Account Switch Service to move banks, meet the required pay-ins and Direct Debits criteria, then collect the bonus. MSE says some people could even set up a spare 'burner' account just for switching so their main wages-and-bills account isn’t disturbed, though it’s worth remembering a switch can leave a mark on your credit file overall.‌L