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Four years and 4m current account switches

Four years and 4m current account switches

Updated: 20th September 2017 - First Published: 20th September 2017 The Current Account Switch Service is celebrating its fourth anniversary this week, and competition in the sector has been soaring ever since. Consumers the can now switch account in seven working days or less, and millions have taken the plunge. Read More...
Unarranged overdraft fees drop by just £1.43

Unarranged overdraft fees drop by just £1.43

Updated: 19th September 2017 - First Published: 19th September 2017 Unarranged overdraft fees have been in the spotlight recently, with the CMA heaping criticism onto such fees and the FCA calling for change. Yet despite this, the average unarranged overdraft fee has fallen by just £1.43 since the start of 2017. Read More...
Current Account Star Ratings 2017 announced

Current Account Star Ratings 2017 announced

Updated: 11th September 2017 - First Published: 11th September 2017 Moneyfacts has completed its annual assessment of the personal current account market and awarded its annual Moneyfacts Star Ratings, revealing which standard, premium, student, graduate, youth and packaged accounts are worth considering this year. Read More...
6 of the best high interest current accounts

6 of the best high interest current accounts

Updated: 25th August 2017 - First Published: 25th August 2017 At one time, savings accounts were the only sensible place to put your hard-earned cash, but thanks to rising inflation, it's becoming increasingly difficult to secure a meaningful return. Read More...
The free bank account myth

The free bank account myth

Updated: 08th August 2017 - First Published: 08th August 2017 Many people may be tempted to believe that they are getting a ‘free’ bank account when they don’t see any upfront or monthly fees, but our latest research shows that nine in 10 current accounts charge some kind of fees. Read More...
Change to overdraft rules on the cards

Change to overdraft rules on the cards

Updated: 31st July 2017 - First Published: 31st July 2017 Falling into an unplanned overdraft can be a costly mistake, with sky-high fees and additional charges making it something that can be difficult to recover from - which is why it’s welcome news that the UK’s financial watchdog is calling for change. Read More...
Time to switch current account?

Time to switch current account?

Updated: 27th July 2017 - First Published: 27th July 2017 Many of us have been with our current account provider for years, and often fail to give switching much thought. However, with fierce competition, now could be a great time to reconsider your options, and join the millions of others doing just that. Read More...
Beat inflation with high interest current accounts

Beat inflation with high interest current accounts

Updated: 20th July 2017 - First Published: 20th July 2017 Figures earlier this week revealed that there are still no savings accounts that beat inflation, but all is not lost – there are a few other options that can provide a real return, and high interest current accounts could be one of your best bets. Read More...
Current account rewards disappearing

Current account rewards disappearing

Updated: 04th July 2017 - First Published: 04th July 2017 Dampening activity in the banking sector has started to affect the perks that customers have been able to get on current accounts. We’ve taken a look at some of the rewards still available, to see if switching could still be worth it. Read More...
New current account switching incentives

New current account switching incentives

Updated: 23rd June 2017 - First Published: 21st June 2017 Yesterday, Halifax announced the return of its popular £125 switching incentive. With HSBC having announced a £200 incentive earlier in the month, we thought we’d take a closer look and see how these new enticements measure up. Read More...


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