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Santander cuts the interest rate on its 123 account and introduces a new overdraft fee

Santander has become the latest bank to charge an overdraft fee of 39.9%

New overdraft rules kick in today - and your 'available funds' could drop to zero

From today, banks and building societies will no longer be able to include a customer's overdraft in their ‘available balance’ or ‘available funds’

Account switching: challenger banks hot on the high street’s heels

Over six million people have switched their current account since 2013. So is it time you changed banks?

Barclays customers can now block debit card spending at certain shops

Customers of Barclays can now ‘switch off’ debit card spending at certain categories of retailer.The bank says it has…

Barclays customers can now manage their current accounts from rival providers through its app

Barclays has joined the Open Banking revolution with the launch of a new feature on its banking app that will allow customers…

Deal of the week: Free four-year railcard for students

Students can get a free four-year 16-25 Railcard when they open Santander’s 123 Student Current Account.

Banks told to publish more information to help users compare accounts

Banks and buildings societies will have to publish more information under new plans to help consumers better compare current…

Introductory bonuses drive 57% of current account switches

Introductory offers are the main reason consumers switch their current account to a new provider, reveal the results of a…