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Brits 'failing to switch to best bank account'
Brits 'failing to switch to best bank account'

01-Jul-09

Various reasons cited for not switching.
Lloyds introduces balances by text
Lloyds introduces balances by text

29-Jun-09

Service also reveals last six transactions.
OFT makes pledge on bank charges
OFT makes pledge on bank charges

26-Jun-09

Watchdog will pursue charges regardless of Lords ruling.

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The average wedding now costs around £20,000

Source: Credit Action (www.creditaction.org.uk)

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Bank Accounts

Having somewhere safe to leave your money is the very least that people expect from their bank account these days although this is still a valuable benefit.  Bank accounts form the basis of all manner of personal transactions and so flexibility and the range of features on offer has become more important than ever. Read more...>

AER Min Monthly Deposit
Alliance & Leicester Premier

Alliance & Leicester Premier

Free annual multi-trip European travel insurance
0.50% £500
Lloyds TSB International

Lloyds TSB International

Ideal for people living and working abroad
0.05% £100
Alliance & Leicester Premier Direct

Alliance & Leicester Premier Direct

Feature packed current account with a superb interest rate + benefits
6.00% £500
HSBC Bank

HSBC Bank

Free telephone banking and 24/7 Internet access
8.00% -

The high street banks are always competing to attract new customers and they constantly introduce new variations on recognised themes.

At the heart of all bank accounts there are two main rates, the interest rates that you will be charged to borrow money, even if that’s as part of an overdraft, and the interest rate that you will be paid if you have savings.   

Assessing what you need from a bank account is the first step to choosing the right one.  If borrowing money is a priority to you rather than a high rate of return on savings or if access via the internet is more important than a local branch then these are factors you should consider. 

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