The grass is greener

Don’t have a Current Account with us yet? You’ll need one first. Find out more or open a Current Account online now.

If you already have a Current Account with us, you’re ready to go. It’s easy to switch online – all you have to do is fill out our switching form, and we’ll take it from there.

Before you get started, make sure you have the following details to hand:

• Your old account details, including the account number, sort code and the number on the front of your debit card
• Your new Metro Bank Current Account details – your account number and your long card number

Current Account Switch Service guide

Current Account Switch Guarantee

Don’t have a Current Account with us yet? You’ll need one first. You can do this in store, or open a Current Account online now.

If you already have a Current Account with us, visit us in store and one of our colleagues will help you get started with your switch.

Use our store locator to find your nearest Metro Bank – we’re open seven days a week, early ‘til late.

Remember to bring:

• Proof of your name and address (here’s a list of what you need to bring)
• Your old account details, including the account number, sort code and the number on the front of your debit card (bring your card if you can)
• The date you want the transfer to take place – we can do this within seven working days from the date you visit, or you can pick a date in the future.

For more info read through our Current Account Switch Guide.

Once you’ve told us you’d like to switch, and given us the details we need, our switching team will take care of the rest. We will:

• Transfer your direct debits, standing orders and incoming payments such as salary
• Move your money from your old account to your new one
• Close your old account

When your switch is complete, we’ll let you know by email.

Third Party Provider (TPP) permissions

If you have given permissions to Third Party Providers to make payments on your behalf, or to access your financial data, access to these services won’t be transferred automatically to your new account as part of the Current Account Switch Service.

1. Before you close your old account, check whether you have any Third Party Provider permissions set up and if so, who with.
2. Once your new account is open you can give your permission to the Third Party Provider to access your new account by providing them with your new account details. You will need to contact the Third Party Provider directly yourself to set this up.
3. If you are unsure as to whether we will support the Third Party Provider permissions on your new account, you will need to discuss this with us ahead of your switch with Metro Bank.

Please check our terms and conditions for more information.