Current Accounts
Bank of Scotland launches 2015 Student Current Account
Bank of Scotland has announced the launch of its 2015 Student Current Account, available to new and existing customers.
HSBC student account now available
HSBC’s student bank account is now available for students starting university this Autumn. They can apply online, over the telephone and in branches around the UK.
Where can your Classic Plus account take you this summer?
TSB customers with a Classic Plus account can take the interest earned on their money further this summer as prices for European holidays become cheaper due to the strong pound.
MoneySuperMarket offers boost for savers with exclusive current account switch incentive
MoneySuperMarket has launched an exclusive current account cashback incentive to those applying for the market leading TSB Classic Plus Account.
New current account comparison service launched to encourage more switching
Around 1.6 million people have switched their accounts since the seven-day current account switch guarantee scheme came into force in September 2013, but people are still reluctant to change bank accounts according to research from Gocompare.com, with 40% admitting that they have never switched.
Switching to Halifax now extra rewarding with increased offer of £125
Halifax is increasing its already popular switching offer for a limited period, offering a £125 reward for customers who switch their current account to the bank using the Current Account Switch Service (CASS).
A quarter of Brits are overdrawn
A quarter of British adults (26%) say that they are currently overdrawn on their current account - according to new research carried out on behalf of budgeting account provider thinkmoney - that’s the equivalent of more than 13 million people across the UK.
Lloyds Bank launches online travel notifications for customers
Lloyds Bank launches a new travel notification service for online and mobile banking customers, which enables customers to notify the bank when they are going abroad.
1 in 12 current account customers hit by unauthorised overdraft charges
One in 12 current account customers find that “free banking” is anything but when they are hit by unauthorised overdraft fees and returned item charges.
Halifax team up with Quidco to give you extra over the holiday season
Customers looking to switch their current account to Halifax before Christmas can now earn a bonus of £140 when switching through the cashback website Quidco.
Lloyds Bank extends Club Lloyds to Private Banking
Lloyds Bank has announced the extension of its innovative Club Lloyds current account to its Private Banking clients.
Nationwide shows its support for savers, homebuyers and current account customers
Nationwide Building Society has reinforced its support for savers and homebuyers, as well as strengthening its position in the current account market
Using the wrong overdraft could cost dearly
Consumers should shop around and think of the bigger picture when choosing their bank account to avoid being stung by hefty overdraft charges, warns MoneySuperMarket.
More current account switchers choose Halifax
Over 130,000 customers switched to Halifax in the first six months following the introduction of the Current Account Switching Service (CASS) in September 2013, according to official figures.
Nationwide extends £50 Amazon voucher offer until end of January 2015
Nationwide is extending its £50 Amazon voucher offering to main current account customers purchasing combined buildings and contents cover until the end of January.