HSBC launches £220 bank switching deal - should you move banks?

HSBC is heating up the bank switching market with £220 up for grabs if you switch to its current account. But is the sweetener worth it and who can get it?

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This HSBC bonus is no longer on the market. Please see our best bank switching guide for the latest deals. 

The switching incentives scene ran dry in the new year, but competition is heating up again as HSBC launches a £220 switching deal to draw in new customers. 

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Vaishali has a background in personal finance and a passion for helping people manage their finances. As a former staff writer for MoneyWeek, Vaishali covered the latest news, trends and insights on property, savings and ISAs.

She also has bylines for the U.S. personal finance site Kiplinger.com and Ideal Home, GoodTo, inews, The Week and the Leicester Mercury.