Packaged Accounts

Banks have been criticised for selling packaged accounts that offer dubious benefits

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.

Packaged bank accounts provide benefits but at a cost

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.

Banks look likely to cut free banking to minimum

End of free banking and cheap overdrafts?

New research suggests free banking in the UK may be coming to an end as interest rates rise on authorised overdrafts in the face of possible cuts to penalty fees

Packaged current accounts: Is it worth paying the extra for bonuses?

Packaged bank accounts: Real value?

As yet another 'added value account' hits the high street, consumers may be tempted to take advantage of the offers available. But are these accounts, which typically carry a monthly charge, worthwhile or just another way for banks to make money?

Current accounts: Charges loom

Current account charges to lead customer exodus

Customers are preparing to flee their banks if charges for current accounts are introduced.

Rich women are being offered better bank accounts

Women get rich, quick

The number of rich women in the UK is rising fast, and this has come to the attention of the more exclusive banks who are now competing to win their custom.

Halifax has unveiled its Ultimate Reward current account

Halifax unveils Ultimate Reward current account

In an effort to break into the packaged current account market Halifax has unveiled its Ultimate Reward current account.

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Packaged bank accounts

Packaged bank accounts are current accounts that come with a suite of other products included.

If you are going to pay for a current account, you may as well get some benefits

Bank accounts for £10 a month - what's on offer

If you are going to pay £10 a month for a current account, then you should get perks as well, experts have said.

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