'I got £200 free using Martin Lewis' 5 bananas rule – here's how you can do it too'

ok.co.uk:

Martin Lewis has revealed how a fan managed to bag a handy windfall in the Cost of Living crisis – all by buying five bananas and a little effort online.

Financial champion and Good Morning Britain presenter Martin previously revealed how to get £200 in 'free money' with a bonus scheme from HSBC without using its switching service.

In the clip, he explained: "There is a bank that will pay you a bonus and you don't have to use its switching service, it lets you keep your old service.

It's from HSBC it's for newbies." And on his MoneySavingExpert website, Martin's team explains: "HSBC wants you to get one of its new multi-currency accounts, and it's willing to pay you at least £125 to do so (and then £80 later with a bit of a play).The account in itself isn't a top pick, but the free money is lovely, and as you can get it without switching, and can get the cash in time for Christmas, why not..." It goes on to explain that readers need to apply for the HSBC Advance account and then complete a number of steps within 60 days of opening the account.