Er, did you actually read that link?Do you know do I have to wait to recieve the closing letter before I should open the new account or can I start to open the new account now and then when I get the closing letter (which could take a few weeks) forward it on to the new bank?
If you switch accounts after 2 April 2005 you should pay the stamp duty to old Bank/Card Issuer on closing the account. It will be requested in your final statement. Your old Bank/Card Issuer will then issue you with a Letter of Closure. This letter will confirm that you have paid the stamp duty for the period in question. You should present this letter to your new Bank/Card Issuer, who will not bill you for stamp duty for that period.