Bank Accounts
We help you make sense of bank accounts. Choosing the right one can help your money work harder.
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Best bank account switching offers: up to £200 available now
Get free cash with the best bank account switch offers. Here’s how to get free money simply by moving current accounts.
By Vaishali Varu • Last updated
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Save up to £300 on your supermarket shop with cashback accounts
Three banks offer cashback on your supermarket shop, but can you use them all to max out your savings?
By Vaishali Varu • Published
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Switching bank accounts: “Can I switch while I raise issues with my current bank?”
“Can I switch bank accounts while I raise issues with my bank?” Money Edit reader Sheila wants to know if she can switch and sort out mystery outgoing payments at the same time. We help her find out
By Katie Binns • Published
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Best bank accounts March 2023
Our guide to the best bank accounts available. With so many around it can get confusing to pick one.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby • Last updated
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Is a cash ISA worth it?
Trying to decide if a cash ISA is the right option for you? This guide explains everything you need to know
By Georgie Frost • Last updated
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Chase bank ups its cashback, interest and rewards offer - is it worth it?
Digital bank Chase is extending its rewards programme - find out what’s new and how much you could earn in cashback
By Vaishali Varu • Published
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Natwest £200 switching deal plus 6% regular saver - is it worth it?
Natwest and RBS are offering one of the top current account switch incentives, but is it worth switching?
By Vaishali Varu • Published
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The best and worst banks for online safety
Which banks offer the most protection from scammers, and which are the best reliable?
By John Fitzsimons • Published
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Nationwide cashback offer: get paid for your supermarket shop
Nationwide is offering a £100 million cashback scheme to its current account customers. We look at how much you can earn and how to get the money.
By Sue Hayward • Published
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Santander 123 account ups interest to 2%: is it worth switching?
The pros and cons of the Santander 123 current account
By John Fitzsimons • Published
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Bank accounts for kids: a complete guide to the best ones to start them saving
We explain your options and the top accounts for kids to choose
By Cathy Hudson • Last updated
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Best student bank accounts 2023
Student bank accounts can help you manage your money and enjoy student discounts – we round up the best.
By Vaishali Varu • Last updated
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What are interest rates?
It’s one of the main features to look for with any financial product is the interest rate, but what are interest rates?
By John Fitzsimons • Published
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"I made £311 switching bank account, and you could too"
How one reader made £311 by switching plus tips on ways to switch
By Sue Hayward • Published
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Is it time to switch bank accounts for better service and a cash bonus?
Record numbers of bank account customers are switching banks – we look at why this is happening
By Sue Hayward • Published
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Is it time to switch to a digital bank account for better customer service?
Trustpilot reveals its best user-rated bank accounts are all digital - is it time to make the switch?
By Vaishali Varu • Published
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HSBC to close a quarter of its UK branches - what can you do if your local branch closes?
HSBC has announced it will close 114 branches in the UK from April 2023, claiming the number of customers using them has fallen significantly since the pandemic.
By Adam French • Published
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Why setting up a kid with a bank account helps them understand money
Setting your child up with a bank account is a great way to teach them about money management
By Rachel Wait • Last updated
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How to close a bank account
How to close a bank account for yourself or someone else and how to close a bank account for someone who has died
By Rebecca Goodman • Last updated
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How to open a bank account - online, over the phone, or in a branch
We explain how to open a bank account, the best way to compare accounts, what you’ll need to open one, and what happens if a bank refuses your application.
By Rebecca Goodman • Last updated
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What is a current account and do I need one?
We explain what current accounts are, the different types, the key features to watch out for and if you need one.
By Rebecca Goodman • Published
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HSBC vs Nationwide £200 switching bonus – how do the accounts compare?
HSBC has matched Nationwide’s £200 switching bonus for customers looking for a new current account. We explain how they compare.
By John Fitzsimons • Last updated
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“We’ve made our family finances as green as possible”
Isabel decided to go green with her family finances, current account, ISA and pension during the first lockdown in 2020
By Katie Binns • Last updated
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What are the pros and cons of a joint bank account?
There are lots of potential benefits to getting a joint bank account but you also need to be aware of the disadvantages and risks before opening one
By Katie Binns • Published
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How to get 5% interest plus a £100 bonus with a Nationwide current account
Looking to switch bank accounts? Nationwide’s 5% interest rate and bonus could be a good pull
By Katie Binns • Last updated
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Interest rates rise to 1.25% - the highest level since 2009
Bank of England raises interest rates - up from 1% to 1.25%. We explain what this means for you
By Sue Hayward • Published
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Regulator to ensure communities get access to cash
Government will give the regulator powers to enforce access to cash. We explain what this means for you
By Sue Hayward • Published
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Santander to cut branch opening hours as more customers go online
Here’s what Santander’s reduced opening hours mean for you
By Tom Higgins • Published
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Savings accounts for babies — starting early is the next big thing
Savings accounts for babies can be a great idea and help set your child up for the future
By Rachel Wait • Last updated
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