Banking
The start of the end of 'free banking'?
The Guardian recently reported that 'free' basic bank accounts could soon come with charges for ATM withdrawals.
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.
Barclays launches Lending Clinics
Retail and Business Banking Chief Executive Antony Jenkins launches national lending campaign at the first lending clinic in Manchester.
AIB launches mobile banking
AIB has announced the launch of a new mobile banking site, aib.ie/mobilebanking, tailored specifically for use on smartphones.
Maximise festival spends with my Travel Cash
With heavy rain guaranteed year-on-year, the nation’s festival fanatics are going further afield to get their music fix. Statistics show that for Europe’s most popular festivals, Britons account for almost half the tickets sold.
The Co-op goes the extra mile to improve packaged accounts
The Co-operative Bank has introduced a number of improvements to its Privilege and Privilege Premier accounts.
Mutuals offer the best deals for debit card usage abroad
With Consumer Focus issuing a super complaint to the OFT regarding the cost of holiday money, Andrew Hagger of Moneynet looks at the cost of using your debit card abroad.
Cash withdrawals available to RBS customers at the Post Office
Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS, NatWest and Ulster Bank) retail and business current account customers will be able to make cash withdrawals and balance enquiries at any Post Office branch in the UK, from Friday 23 September 2011.
NatWest IPB offers Platinum 1 and 2 year deposit
NatWest International Personal Banking (IPB) is offering Platinum Deposit, a 1 and 2 year account for savers looking for the security of fixed interest rates.
Nationwide rewards older Flexaccount travellers
From Wednesday 21 September 2011, Nationwide Building Society will become the only UK financial services provider to offer free travel insurance (as part of a free current account) to those aged up to 75.
Natwest International Personal Banking launches Autopilot
In response to increasing customer demand for the Autopilot International account, and building on the previous success of the Autopilot range, NatWest International Personal Banking (IPB) has launched the Autopilot International account, now in its 9th issue.
Santander text alerts service for online banking customers
Santander has launched a brand new account alerts service for all its online banking current account and savings customers, which means they can now get text messages straight to their mobile phone providing essential information about their current or account or savings balance, deposits and debits.
Halifax revitalises brand
Halifax has unveiled a revitalised, challenger brand identity, representing a new era in its signature, colleague based campaigns.
Hassle and apathy prevents current account switching
More than one third of Brits (35%) have never switched their main current account provider, with many not doing so because switching is ‘too much hassle' according to new research by N&P (Norwich and Peterborough Building Society).
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.