Banking
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.
Current account market shake up
Commenting on the new current account incentives being offered by a number of High Street Banks, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at MoneySupermarket.com said: "2012 has kicked off with renewed activity in the current account market as banks fight to win our custom.
The Co-op puts interest charges on agreed overdrafts on hold
As new research reveals that the average British adult accumulated just over £749 of debt last year, and the number of people amassing debt increased by 27% last year, compared with the previous year, The Co-operative Bank is offering extra help to its customers, by today removing interest charges on agreed overdrafts for the next three months.
Halifax challenges market with new switching initiative
Halifax is bringing in the New Year with the launch of a major switching initiative for new customers moving their current account to the bank.
Six resolutions every expatriate should consider for 2012
Expatriates of all nationalities, wherever they are living, will probably have experienced some unpleasant ups and downs with their investments in 2011.
New 180 day notice account offers premium rates to investors
Skipton International, the Guernsey based savings and local mortgage specialist, has launched a new variable rate savings account targeting both Channel Islands and offshore individual savers, with interest rates of up to 2.75% gross/AER on offer.
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.
New 180 day business account launched by Skipton International
Skipton International has added a business 180 day notice account, the International Business 180, to its portfolio of business deposit products.
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.
Co-operative Bank expands banking operation for businesses
The Co-operative Bank's continued support for business customers was reaffirmed today when it announced an expansion of its network of banking centres across the country.
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.
NatWest International launches UK Inflation Deposit account
NatWest International Personal Banking (IPB) has launched UK Inflation Deposit, a four year deposit account designed to give you the opportunity to earn a potential return linked to the annual rate of UK inflation.
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.
first direct's current account service leads the way yet again
first direct's current account has won The Personal Finance Awards 2011/12 by themoneypages.com for the second year running, hot on the heels of its recent J D Power and Associates top ranking for customer satisfaction.