Current accounts
Packaged UK current accounts: are the perks worth the money?
For a monthly fee, banks offer everyday banking with all kinds of enticing extras. We examine how the ‘freebies’ stack up
Laura Whateley
23, Nov, 2024 @12:00 PM
HSBC’s ‘better world’ seems to exclude our charity
When we asked the bank to transfer our aid fund assets to a new account it refused
Anna Tims
29, Oct, 2024 @7:00 AM
£100 cash and interest-free overdrafts: how to pick a student bank account
If you are heading off to university, there are tempting freebies on offer – we examine the best deals
Rupert Jones
17, Aug, 2024 @9:00 AM
Musicians walk away after London orchestra leaves them unpaid for months
Emergency backup is called to enable London Chamber Orchestra event at Cadogan Hall to go ahead after protest over payment delays
Vanessa Thorpe Arts and Media correspondent
11, Feb, 2024 @6:00 AM
Slash your overdraft costs and get ‘free’ cash: how to get your bank and savings into shape
Switch to a better current account, revive your Isa and pick a savings best buy to make the most of your money
Miles Brignall Samuel Gibbs, Sandra Haurant, Rupert Jones, Sarah Marsh and Hilary Osborne
08, Jan, 2024 @8:00 AM
‘It’s a white-knuckle ride’: UK bank customer reveals how switching accounts is far from simple
Attempts to move current account from Intelligent Finance led to hours of admin
Shane Hickey
05, Aug, 2023 @6:00 AM
UK’s biggest banks urged to increase ‘measly’ savings rates
MPs question why some savers are receiving only 0.25% despite 12 consecutive Bank of England interest rate rises
Rupert Jones
08, Jun, 2023 @11:54 AM
Britain’s growing dormant cash pile set to be a windfall for charities
The government is expanding a scheme that channels unclaimed money to good causes
Shane Hickey
21, Aug, 2022 @8:00 AM
Time to switch your current account? Banks up rewards to lure new customers
This summer is unusually awash with generous incentives to make the change but beware the catch
Laura Whateley
20, Aug, 2022 @7:00 AM
Barclays pulls financial safety net as cost of living crisis bites
Current account holders are being told their arranged overdraft facility will be withdrawn
Anna Tims
15, Aug, 2022 @8:00 AM
Cash in on cashback: shop around for the best deals
There are plenty of options if you want to switch current accounts or your phone or broadband provider
Rupert Jones
21, May, 2022 @10:00 AM
Switch bank accounts now if you want best freebies, consumers told
Financial data firm Moneyfacts says some of the £100-£130 cash incentives are ending soon
Miles Brignall
27, Nov, 2021 @7:00 AM
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