Banking
Halifax credit card cuts the cost of travel money
Halifax has this week launched the Halifax Clarity card, a new simple, no usage fees credit card. The new card will cut the cost of travel money for holidaymakers.
More interest rate rises from Abbey International
Abbey International has announced that sterling interest rates on its popular 18 month fixed rate contracts are to be increased to 3.25% gross (3.22%AER), giving an effective rate of 4.87% over the 18 month term of the account with immediate effect.
Tipton team go back to school
An amateur team of ‘teachers’ from the Tipton and Coseley Building Society have gone back to the classroom to share mathematical and numeracy skills with local pupils.
Parents hit by school summer holiday premiums
Parents planning to treat their kids to a family holiday over the school summer holidays face paying staggering premiums of as much as 85 per cent for some resorts, new research by Santander Cards has found.
UK manufacturing data accelerates the pound’s fall
The manufacturing industry in the UK expanded at a slower rate in June according to data released this morning.
Santander rewards customers with preferential overdraft charges
Before the end of the year, and following the integration of Alliance & Leicester, Santander is launching a current account with a new overdraft fee structure for those customers who use Santander as their main bank. The new current account will have a competitive daily fee structure, which research shows customers prefer because they feel it is more transparent.
Go East for bargain breaks
With money still tight for most, many people are looking to save their cash by staying in Britain for their holidays this year.
Abbey International lifts 12 month fixed rates to 2.75%
Abbey International has announced that sterling interest rates on its popular 12 month fixed rate contracts are to be increased to 2.75% gross/AER with immediate effect.
Being loyal to your bank could cost you more
Consumers who remain loyal to their bank could be paying around £2,814 more over a year compared to those who shop around for the best deals, according to analysis from moneysupermarket.com.
Fraudsters target bank account mules
Members of CIFAS, the UK's Fraud Prevention Service reported nearly 16,000 instances of fraudulent misuse of bank accounts in the first 5 months of 2010. This was 1% higher than in 2009 and 2009 was 42% higher than 2008 with just 11,000 cases.
Savvy travellers benefit from The Budget
Millions of euro-zone holiday makers are set to cash in on The budget after it has boosted the value of the pound to a new 18 month high against the euro.
Which? manifesto to put customers at the heart of banking
Which? has published a Banking Manifesto to help rebuild trust between banks and their customers by putting service ahead of short-term profit.
moneysupermarket.com - Lloyds TSB overdraft fee changes
Commenting on Lloyds TSB's overdraft fee changes which come into effect in December, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com said: "It is good to see further initiatives from a major player in the banking industry on overdraft charges, and the reduction of fees will certainly help some customers.
Switch current accounts to Santander and pocket up to £225
High street bank Santander launches its summer switching campaign on 28th June, offering UK consumers the opportunity to switch their current account and pocket up to £225 in the process.
Review your finances and offset the impact of the Budget
Yesterday's budget spelled the beginning of tough times for many of the UK's hard pressed consumers. With tax increases and cuts in public services spending, taking time out to review your finances could help reduce your own personal deficit.