Co-operative Bank scores with new accounts for Chelsea fans

The Co-operative Bank has launched two accounts in partnership with Chelsea Football Club. The bank's Current Account Plus, which has no monthly subscription charge and includes a fee-free overdraft, has been tailored for Chelsea supporters. Additional benefits for fans include a gift card to spend in the club shop or online store.

It is also launching an instant access savings account based on its Smart Saver product. Britannia, part of The Co-operative Financial Services, already offers ‘Save and Support' accounts, cash ISAs and mortgages for Chelsea FC fans.

Colin Welby, Head of Partnerships at The Co-operative, said: "The new Current Account Plus and the Smart Saver account linked to Chelsea FC will provide easy ways for football fans to manage their finances while helping to support their club.

"We have a long standing partnership with the club and are delighted to be extending the financial services we can offer to its supporters. We plan to offer similar services to other affinity partners over the coming months."

The Co-operative Bank and Britannia, part of The Co-operative Financial Services, are major providers of football-linked affinity products. Earlier this year they launched current accounts in partnership with Sunderland and Everton.

The bank has worked with Chelsea to provide financial services to club supporters since 1999.