Banking News
Virgin Money lounge opens in Manchester
Virgin Money has opened its first Lounge in 2012 at 98 King Street in Manchester.
Halifax wins Moneyfacts Best Customer Service Award
Halifax has picked up the big prize at the latest Consumer Moneyfacts Awards after being named Best Customer Service provider at a ceremony at London's HAC.
Tesco Bank's Winter Warmers
Kick-off 2012 on a great financial footing by taking advantage of Tesco Bank's Winter Warmer Deals. With deals on Loans, Credit Cards, Pet and Car Insurance, Tesco Bank hopes to attract new customers and to reward the loyalty of millions of Clubcard customers.
All internet and phone payments to be faster from 2012
Quicker internet and phone banking payments are set to become standard from 1 January 2012, enabling many consumers to pay their tax and credit card bills on a same-day basis for the first time.
HSBC announces great deals for its 2012 annual sale
HSBC's eighth annual sale starts tomorrow with some valuable discounts and enhanced savings rates, including a great switching deal on current accounts offering 6 per cent interest on balances up to £2,500 and a zero per cent overdraft rate, both for 12 months.
Cash is king for Christmas
Having cash in your pocket as Christmas approaches remains a prime concern for people across the UK in these tough economic times.
Green Investment Bank moves a step closer
The establishment of the first Green Investment Bank (GIB) moved a step closer today as Business Secretary Vince Cable published the criteria for deciding where the Bank will be based and what the Bank's first priorities will be until 2016.
Massive cash boost in countdown to Christmas
LINK, the UK cash machine network reported that the value of LINK cash withdrawals during the week ending Sunday 4 December had risen by 11% to £2,592 million (£2.6 billion) when compared to the same week last year.
Northern Rock sale to Virgin Money should shake up high street banking
Today's news that the public owned Northern Rock bank has been sold to Virgin Money should bring more competition to the market, benefiting consumers trying to get the most for their money says uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
Record ATM withdrawals as Brits make the most of good weather
Today, LINK, the UK cash machine network, reported that Friday 30th September was the busiest day of the year so far for LINK ATM withdrawals with £577million withdrawn in cash as consumers got ready for the hot weekend.
The Co-operative Bank offers new Select Access Saver account
The Co-operative Bank has some welcome news for savers this week with the launch of a new Select Access Saver account at a rate of 2.25% gross.
Co-op Bank trial offers customer friendly access to legal services
The Co-operative Bank launched a pioneering trial to offer a range of legal and life planning services to customers through its high street branches.
Halifax revitalises brand
Halifax has unveiled a revitalised, challenger brand identity, representing a new era in its signature, colleague based campaigns.
Santander opens 'showroom' branch on Kensington High Street
Santander's third ‘showroom' branch in the UK opened on London's Kensington High Street on Thursday 8 September after a full redevelopment designed to enhance customers' experience in the branch.
The fight for cheques is not over, says Age UK
Age UK has written to the UK's major banks and building societies asking them to set out the steps they are taking to ensure that cheques continue to be widely accepted and easily available.