Banking
Avoid being stung by hidden credit and debit card charges
British holidaymakers risk running up over £422 million in stealth charges just for using their debit or credit card abroad, according to uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
Holidaymakers set to spend an extra £365 on holiday
Despite the economic climate, new research from M&S Money has found almost a third (32 per cent) of holidaymakers believe they will spend more money while abroad this year, on average an extra £365 each, and 32 per cent of those believe the additional expense is due to rising inflation pushing up the cost of living.
Holiday spending: choosing the right card to use overseas
With the holiday season nearing, many people will be planning trips overseas - however, working out the best and most cost effective way to spend while abroad can be confusing, and using the wrong type of card could significantly increase the cost of a holiday.
N&P’s debit card goes global
N&P's (Norwich and Peterborough Building Society) debit card, which offers fee-free ATM withdrawals and point of sale transactions when used outside the UK, has gone global since it was launched in January 2011, the Society has announced.
Pester power busts family holiday budgets
With the end of the school term a week away, the plunging pound already means that families face spiralling holiday costs in Europe.
Halifax student account offering for 2011/2012
Halifax has announced that it will again be offering its generous student current account to those going to university this September.
Lloyds TSB launches its 2011 student account
Lloyds TSB launches its 2011 Student Current Account; this is available to new and existing customers effective from 18th August 2011.
The cost of withdrawing money abroad from cash machines
An estimated £14.2 billion was withdrawn by British holidaymakers on debit cards and credit cards whilst travelling abroad in the past year, costing holidaymakers £391 million collectively in withdrawal fees, according to research from Sainsbury’s Travel Money.
Yorkshire BS selects Q-Guard to enhance anti-fraud programme
Quest, a leading software provider in the property valuation, mortgage fraud prevention and energy efficiency, has announced that Yorkshire Building Society has selected its Q-Guard fraud detection and prevention suite as part of its ongoing risk management strategy.
Skipton 120 Day Notice Account offers up to 2.50%
Skipton International, the Guernsey based savings and local mortgage specialist has launched a new 120 day notice account targeting both offshore individual savers and business deposit accounts with interest rates of up to 2.50% gross/AER.
Barclays launches student package for 2011
Barclays, awarded Best Student Account Provider in the Consumer Moneyfacts Awards 2011, will launch its new student package for 2011 on Monday 11 July.
Santander brings back call centres to the UK
Santander UK is returning all of its Indian call centres to the UK so that all retail banking customers ringing the bank will have their call answered by a UK-based employee.
Keep the hen and stag parties going with Escape Travel Money
With the wedding season upon us, it’s time to confirm those last-minute stag and hen weekend details – but who wants the job of holding the drinks kitty?
Northern Rock commended for responsible business practice
Northern Rock was last night given a prestigious national award from The Prince of Wales’ Business in the Community (BITC) charity, for its work to help tackle financial exclusion.
Payments Council to deliver easy account switching
The Payments Council is committing to make bank account switching easier for consumers and small businesses.