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Switch your bank account to TSB

If you've already opened a current account, then it's quick and easy to move everything to TSB. We'll do all the hard work, you just need to let us know a few details.


What is the switch guarantee?


Switch in 7 days

It's quick and easy. We'll work with your old bank to completely switch your bank account in just 7 days.

Everything is taken care of

From credits to debits, we'll move all your incoming payments, Direct Debits and standing orders.

You’re protected

You're backed by the Current Account Switch Guarantee. If anything goes wrong, interest and charges are refunded.



Recent switch terms and conditions

How to switch to TSB

New to TSB or ready to make us your main bank? Switching your current account to us takes just 7 days.

Day 1

Day 1: Open an account and start your switch

Day 2 - 6

Day 2 - 6: We'll set up your account

  • We’ll move all your Direct Debits, standing orders and remaining money from your old account to your new TSB account
  • You use your old account until day 6 but if you set up any new regular payments they won't be transferred to your new account
Day 7

Day 7: Your switch is complete!

  • Everything's been switched over and you're good to go
  • All your direct debits, standing orders, and remaining balance is now with your new account and your old account is closed


What does the Current Account Switching Service include?

With a full switch, we'll take care of:

  • Moving your account balance to the new account
  • Closing your old account. You can still use it up to day 6 of your switch, but any new payments set up during the switch won't be transferred
  • Copying over the details of everyone you've sent payments too (your payees)
  • Transferring all your active Direct Debits and standing orders to your TSB account. We'll also give the sender your new details
  • Redirecting regular income like salary, pension, or benefits payments to your new account
  • Adding a redirect so any payments to your old account automatically go to your new one

You'll still need to:

Info icon Transfer any bills or payments that use your debit card details, for example streaming services and subscriptions. You'll need to update your card details with each provider

Info icon Move any existing arranged overdrafts. You'll need to apply for a new arranged overdraft with us (you can do this when you open your new account)

Info icon Change your payment details on Apple Pay or Google Pay. You'll need to update these yourself within the apps

Info icon Set up access to your account for any third parties

You can check if your existing bank is signed up to the Current Account Switch Service here(opens in a new tab).


Start your switch

To move your current account, you’ll need:

 TSB current account sort code and account number

Info icon Your old bank sort code and account number

Info icon Your old debit card number (if applicable)




We use Adobe Sign for this kind of request. Adobe will pass the information you provide to us in a secure manner and won't process it in any other way. Information on how we use your data can be found in our Data Privacy Notice.

Any questions?




Important information

To read more about our lending commitments to you, please click here to read the leaflet.

*AER (variable) means Annual Equivalent Rate. AER (variable) illustrates what your interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded each year. Gross rate is the contractual rate of interest payable before the deduction of income tax.