So about a week ago, I got my grandad set up with a Starling account and the Easy Saver, as he has a small amount of money he wanted to keep safe, whilst earning interest on it. This part is really not important to the story.
I (because I’m me and I do weird things) tweeted (X’d??) at Starling, saying that my family now held three accounts with Starling Bank, and that we were all loving it.
Anyways, they initially responded saying
Then, several hours later, they got back to me saying
So I DM’d them my registered email address, and today, something popped through the door 
I am now the proud owner of THREE pairs of Christmas-themed Starling Bank Socks, as well as a personalised card from them. I am actually so happy right now.
I’m going to wear one pair, and keep the other two in their packaging. But yeah. That happened. Nice lil early christmas present to me from Starling. I am now beyond ecstatic
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Monzo socks/plushie happening when? Just not getting the same levels of commitment from Monzo…
So yes, technically we could have got my grandad an Instant Access Account with Santander/Chip/Yorkshire BS. However, we talked through the options and as my Dad is managing/looking after the account, we decided to go with Starling, as they have the nicest app and best CS. You can judge me/my dad for picking Starling over the others. But I think it’s a decent choice. And it’s better than what Monzo/Chase UK were offering*
*on their free plans. I know you can get 4.1% on Perks, but that’s £7 a month, and paying for a savings account is stupid.
Socks selling for £2,495.99 per sock 