bank charges

Lloyds TSB launches 5% current account

Tue, 26/08/2008 - 10:45

Lloyds TSB's new current account pays 5% credit interest on balances as high as £7,000. But is there a catch? Read more

Moneywise awards: best current accounts for 2008

By Sam Barrett Update: Mon, 01/09/2008 - 16:47

With so many different current accounts available, you may feel spoiled for choice. But not all current accounts are equal, and finding the deal for your needs can be tricky. To help you out, Sam Barrett reveals Moneywise's best buys for 2008. Read more

Bank charge waiver extended until 2009

Update: Mon, 21/07/2008 - 09:54

Victims of unfair bank charges will have to wait until at least 2009 to claim any refunds after the financial regulator extended a complaints waiver for another six months. Read more

Find the best current account

Update: Thu, 17/07/2008 - 09:10

Just 6% of current account customers switched deals last year - despite many earning uncompetitive rates of interest on their earnings. So where should you keep your pennies? Read more

Current account market failing consumers

Update: Wed, 16/07/2008 - 16:00

A damning new report has found that current accounts are failing customers and leaving many exposed to high charges and dismal rates of interest. Read more

Banks make £2.5 billion from overdraft fees

Update: Mon, 07/07/2008 - 10:40

Banks make £2.5 billion a year from unauthorised overdraft charges, but could be forced to repay £10 billion if they lose the current court case into bank charges. Read more

Should bank charges be replaced with monthly fees on current accounts?

Update: Mon, 09/06/2008 - 16:23

No, why should I pay just because other people can't manage their accounts?

85% (47 votes)

People should have the choice, although I personally prefer to pay for my current account

5% (3 votes)

Yes, I would rather pay upfront than be fined every time I go overdrawn

2% (1 vote)

Nothing is ever free - the costs of fee-based accounts are more transparent

7% (4 votes)

Total votes: 55

The fail-safe way to avoid bank charges

Rebecca Atkinson's blog Mon, 02/06/2008 - 13:40

Last week Barclays grabbed some headlines by giving its current accounts something of an overhaul – changes included the introduction of ‘personal reserves’ for people that slip into the red, reduced overdraft fees and the abolition of in-credit interest on its standard current accounts.

Barclays slashes overdraft fees in current account overhaul

Update: Thu, 29/05/2008 - 10:03

Barclays is to slash the overdraft fees on its current account offering, in a move that could set a precedent for lower bank charges. Read more

Battle of the Bank Charges Quiz

Update: Thu, 25/09/2008 - 16:33

Victims of unfair bank charges could be waiting for years before they get a refund after banks appealed a recent High Court decision. How much do you know about the test case and the history of bank charges? Read more