Santander giving away £100 Amazon vouchers without switching

A post on Martin Lewis' site Money Saving Expert says: "We were surprised to see this launch on Monday, as just last week Santander ended its offer of a £30 voucher for opening one of its accounts. It's clearly still looking for more customers, as now just days later it's back with a new and improved offer.

"Open a new Santander current account (whether you're a new or existing customer) via the special links below and spend 30 times on the debit card within 60 days (if that's a lot, just split your supermarket shopping up to qualify). Keep the account open and you'll get a link to claim a £100 Amazon voucher from Feb 12, 2026, (if not, check your spam). Max one voucher per person, and you will be credit-checked."

Customers took to social media and forums to share their offer, with one Mumsnet poster saying: "Santander are offering £20 if you go through Topcashback and open a current account. Don't need to switch, just open an account.

"You need to make 30 debit card transactions over 60 days, so I plan to put 6 individual bananas through every week or something similar. They're also giving £100 Amazon voucher.

"I've just done it and was surprised I got accepted as I already have a couple of Santander accounts. The £20 is already there."

Alastair Douglas, TotallyMoney CEO, says: "Unlike the usual incentives, you won't need to shut down your old account, or use the Current Account Switch Service. Instead, you'll just need to make 30 debit card transactions within 60 days of opening.

"The transactions can include contactless payments, physical purchases, and online shopping – so in theory, you might not need to change how you spend, just the card you’re using.

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“It’s worth noting that the offer isn’t available directly through Santander, and only available via aggregators and comparison sites. You can claim the reward when opening the Everyday, Edge, Edge Up, or Edge Explorer accounts."

"Just watch out, because only the Everyday account is free, while the others will charge up to £17 per month. For the paid accounts, you will get added benefits such as cashback, insurance, and exclusive savings rates – which could come in handy.

“Always remember that loyalty doesn’t pay, but picking the right bank account can. Seven other banks are paying up to £200 for your current account custom, so shop around and find one that’s right for you. In addition to free money, you can also get better service, interest-free overdrafts and better savings rates.”