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Would portable bank account numbers make you more likely to switch?

28 May 2012

If portable bank account numbers - which move banks with you, just like mobile phone numbers can – were introduced, would it make you more likely to switch to a new bank?

Which of these is nearest to your answer?

If portable bank account numbers - which move banks with you, just like mobile phone numbers can – were introduced, would it make you more likely to switch to a new bank?

Which of these is nearest to your answer?

Results

I already switch when I want to1,808 votes (22 %)
I never/rarely switch and this probably wouldn’t change that2,304 votes (28 %)
I never/rarely switch and this would make it much more likely2,502 votes (30 %)
I never/rarely switch and this would make me a little more likely to1,668 votes (20 %)

                   8,282 votes received.

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