Bank Accounts
Lloyds ends exclusivity branch sale deal with Co-opLloyds Banking Group has confirmed that it has ended the exclusivity deal with the Co-op over the sale of 632 branches, opening the door to rival bids. |
New Santander 123 Current Account pays interest and cashbackSantander has launched a new 123 current account that offers cashback on household bills and pays interest on positive balances. |
Halifax extends £100 current account switch offerThe deadline for the Halifax £100 incentive deal, aimed at enticing new customers to move their current account to the bank, has been extended until March. |
Tight cashflow means Brits are "compulsive bank balance checkers"The average UK consumer is concerned that money is tight 17 just days after they’ve been paid, according to a survey by the Halifax. |
Leeds Building Society launches new postal accountA new postal account for savings customers has been launched by Leeds Building Society in a bid to provide a good rate as well as flexibility. |
Six current accounts that offer the best switching dealsThe current account market has opened 2012 with some fierce competition and the opportunity to take advantage of some great deals. Kate Saines selects six of the best. |
Banking: Why are Brits so reluctant to switch current accounts?Many people have not switched bank accounts, even though it could provide them with a better deal. |
Five top current accounts offering cash and benefits for switchingMost of us have never switched current accounts but the banking sector is offering us incentives to change. we take a look at five of the best reasons to switch. |
Halifax extend £100 current account switching offerThe Halifax has relaunched a switching incentive of £100 for new current account customers until February 19th 2012. |
Santander offers £300 and Amazon gift to new current account customersSantander is offering £300 cashback and a further £30 in vouchers from Amazon for new customers who open a new Preferred Current Account |
Packaged bank accounts: Could they be the new PPI scandal?Packaged bank accounts that typically charge customers and offer travel and mobile phone insurance have been criticised for offering dubious benefits. |
Online or branch accounts: Which are the best?In a world dominated by the internet some people prefer personal banking citing fraud as one reason, but online accounts have lots of benefits as Kate Saines explains. |
Inland Revenue targets 6,000 Swiss bank accountsHM Revenue and Customs is writing to 6,000 UK-based Swiss bank account holders inviting them to come forward with information on their financial affairs. |
Nationwide tops Which? online banking security surveyThe Nationwide Building Society has come out top in the 2011 Which? online banking security survey. |
Lloyds and RBS basic bank account holders' ATM access restrictedThe Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is planning to stop close to ten per cent of its account holders from using cash machines that are owned by rival banks. |
Most British couples have separate bank accounts - NationwideThe majority of Britons in relationships do not have joint bank accounts, a new poll has revealed. |
HSBC offers £1,000 extra on interest free overdraftStudents who are on the lookout for a better bank account may be interested in a new offer from HSBC offering an overdraft of up to £3,000 interest free during their studies. |
The ultimate student finance guideWith exams over, many students thoughts turn to fun in the sun over the summer before the next step in their student life. However, it pays to think ahead and plan your finances before you leave for university. |
Britons 'missing out on bank rewards'Halifax has urged consumers to consider switching to its Reward current account in order to take advantage of the opportunity to earn something back from the money they put in. |
Banks and financial services: How to find the best and deal with the worstThe banking sector has been on the wrong end of some severe criticism concerning levels of customer service but companies that already have high levels of customer satisfaction in other areas of their business are reaping the rewards. |
Santander offers £25 to customers who recommend their current accountsSantander is offering existing customers £25 if they recommend one of their current accounts to a friend who then signs up and will receive a £100 switching incentive themselves. |
Couples keep cash separate when living togetherMore than half of UK couples choose not to open a joint account when they move in. |
Santander brings back £100 switching incentiveSantander are bringing back their switching incentive that sees new customers who switch their current account to one of Santander's popular alternatives receive £100 subject to conditions. |
Halifax offers £50 incentive to switchCustomers looking to switch their current account to Halifax can now earn an extra £50 through the price comparison website moneysupermarket.com. |
Packaged accounts: Are they a con?Packaged bank accounts are becoming more prevalent as banks attempt to get customers to sign up to more of their products but unless you actively use the services provided they can be a rip-off. |
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