Articles tagged "current accounts"

Savings accounts of the week: Kent Reliance BS

Last updated: May 24th, 2012

News by Rebecca Rutt

Kent Reliance Building Society has launched a range of new savings products, all without bonus periods attached.

Free banking is a 'dangerous myth'

Last updated: May 24th, 2012

News by Ruth Jackson

The idea that banking is free is a "dangerous myth," according to Andrew Bailey, who is set to become the chief regulator of the financial services industry.

More than half of Brits have never switched banks

Last updated: May 22nd, 2012

News by Rachel Lacey

While shopping around for products like insurance and loans is starting to become second nature, Brits are still failing to review their current account even when they're not happy with the service.

Shock rise in savings levels

Last updated: May 8th, 2012

News by Ruth Jackson

The amount Brits are stashing away in easy access savings accounts rose by an unexpected 18% in the first quarter of 2012.

Santander launches market-leading current account

Last updated: Mar 5th, 2012

News by Rebecca Rutt

Santander's new 123 current account pays 3% interest on balances of between £1,000 and £20,000, making it the market leader.

Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks launch market-leading bonds

Last updated: Nov 11th, 2011

News by Ruth Jackson

Two banks have launched an attack on the savings market with a range of fixed-rate bonds, which will bring a smile to the faces of savers.

NS&I to close Post Office accounts

Last updated: Nov 3rd, 2011

News by Ruth Jackson

National Savings and Investments is to stop operating its accounts through the Post Office.

Hurry before £200 Co-op current account deal ends

Last updated: Nov 2nd, 2011

News by Ruth Jackson

Two weeks ago the Co-operative Bank launched a fantastic offer. It offered £200 to anyone who opened a current account with it and made it their main account.

Are you eligible for your packaged account benefits?

Last updated: Oct 27th, 2011

Feature by Nathalie Bonney

Banks and building societies are selling packaged accounts without checking customers are eligible to use all the benefits – in particular their ability to claim on insurance policies, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) warns.

How you can make up to £700 from switching accounts

By: Ruth Jackson on Feb 1st, 2012

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A few years ago I pocketed £300 in three months from jumping current accounts. I was pretty proud of myself at the time and have bragged about it considerably since.