Current Accounts
first direct looks to spread the love with changes to its 1st Account
first direct has announced that it is reducing the monthly amount people need to pay into its 1st Account.
Santander’s current account switching service awarded five stars
Santander's current account switching service has been given a five-star rating by Defaqto, the independent financial research company, the highest rating it gives to financial products and services.
Nationwide increases FlexDirect interest rate to market-leading 5%
From 1 March 2013, Nationwide's FlexDirect current account will pay a market-leading rate for credit interest of 5% AER fixed for the first year on credit balances up to £2,500. After the first year, the account pays 1% gross p.a./AER (variable) on credit balances up to £2,500.
11 million pushed into unauthorised overdraft because of bank charges
Research for budgeting account provider thinkmoney has shed some light on just how many people in the UK are affected by bank charges.
A third of Britons never review their current account
New research from Santander 123 reveals the frequency with which British people review their most essential financial products and has found that a third of current account holders surveyed (33 per cent) say they've never reviewed their current account.
Boost the family budget when you work your money harder
With petrol prices predicted to rise this week, and energy bills starting to land, MoneySupermarket shows how households can give themselves a welcome boost to the household budget by making three simple switches, according to new analysis.
Major change still needed in current account market, says OFT
A review of the personal current account (PCA) market has concluded that further significant changes are still required to tackle longstanding competition concerns and a lack of focus on customers' needs.
M&S Bank makes banking more rewarding this January
M&S Bank is launching a limited offer for new current account customers, who will receive a £100 M&S gift card when opening an M&S Premium Current Account with insurance or the M&S Premium Current Account without insurance between Monday 7th January and Thursday 28th February.
Halifax unveils 12 month fee free overdraft for switchers
From 2 January 2013 until 3 March 2013, as well as receiving £100 on the same day they open the account and commence the switching process, new customers to Halifax will not pay any fees on planned overdrafts for an entire year, even if they have an existing overdraft.
Nationwide launches FlexDirect current account
Nationwide has announced the launch of FlexDirect, the Society's first new current account in over 25 years.
£1,000 prize incentive for new N&P current account customers
Switching to Norwich & Peterborough Building Society's award-winning current account has become even more attractive with the launch of a £1,000 competition.
Introduce-a-friend for a £25 mutual benefit
Norwich & Peterborough Building Society (N&P) current account holders will receive a £25 reward for recommending friends who switch to the building society - with the new customer also receiving a £25 bonus.
220,000 current account holders switch to Halifax
More than 220,000 people have switched their current accounts to Halifax this year, a 54 per cent increase on the same period last year, reports Halifax.
Simple switching to N&P Gold Classic Current Account
More current account customers are enjoying the benefits of the improved switching service introduced by Norwich & Peterborough Building Society (N&P).
Lloyds TSB current account achieves Fairbanking Mark
Following the launch of its online tool Money Manager last year, Lloyds TSB has achieved a 3 star rating from the Fairbanking Foundation for its Classic Account with Control.