
Banks have agreed to make the process of moving an account as straightforward as possible.
In addition, our rules say that if you want to move your account to another bank, both your old and new bank must provide a prompt and efficient service.
How long will it take to move my current account to another bank?
Under banking industry guidance, switching a current account to another bank should be a simple process and the new account should be operational within ten working days of your application being approved. Sometimes getting other people to update their records with the details of your new account can take a bit longer. Your new bank will do much of the work for you.
Once your application for a new account is approved, if you wish to transfer direct debits and standing orders to the new bank account, your new bank should ask your old bank for details of them within three working days.
Your old bank should then give your new bank this information within three working days from receiving the request.
The banks will agree a date to transfer the balance – but should not charge you for making the transfer.
Your new account should be ready for use within ten working days of your application being approved.
( , Fri 6 Jul 2012, 17:37, Reply)

If I want to go to Morrisons instead of Sainsbury's I don't have to wait ten days.
( , Fri 6 Jul 2012, 17:41, Reply)

If you think you are, then you are a total moron.
( , Fri 6 Jul 2012, 17:44, Reply)

No, I don't think I am.
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I SAID IN THE FIRST PLACE.
( , Fri 6 Jul 2012, 17:46, Reply)