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Many of the best current accounts are managed online, and you can find the cream of them here on lovemoney.com. Your current account is vitally important to making sure you get the most out of your money every day.

The best current account for you depends entirely on your day to day needs. It could be that you need a low interest overdraft facility, or maintain a credit balance you’d like to get the best rate on. You may even want cash back on your spending, or just easy online access or telephone banking.

We have a multitude of top current accounts for you to choose from, from familiar high street banks to banks whose accounts are based solely online. Our comparison tables and search tool can help you find just the right account for you.

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Provider & account name	Credit rate (AER) ? Based on £1	Overdraft rate ? Based on £1	Overdraft features ?	Benefits	Apply now
Santander Preferred In-Credit Rate A/c	5.00% AER (Variable) on balances up to £2,500†	19.9% EAR	None	Credit interest rate changes to 1% gross/AER (variable) after 12 months on balances up to £2,500. Rate changes to 0.10% gross/AER (variable) on balances over £2,500 and for any month where the minimum of £1,000 paid into the account.	Apply
Alliance & Leicester Premier Direct Current A/c	5.00% AER (Variable) on balances up to £2,500†	0% for 12 months then 50p per day (capped at £5.00)	Introductory Fee Free Buffer: Yes Fee Free Buffer: Yes	Credit interest rate fixed for 1 year. A dedicated team will move your existing direct debits, standing orders and salary to your new account and look to match your overdraft limit. Exclusive access to a linked PlusSaver account and the Santander Zero Credit Card dependant on circumstances	Apply
Lloyds TSB Classic with Vantage	0.1%†	18.9% EAR	None	If you pay in £1000 a month or more, you can add Vantage or Plus to your Classic Account for free. With Vantage you get up to 4.00% AER (3.93% Gross) for balances from £5,000 up to £7,000 paid monthly to supplement your income. All you need to do is, stay in credit during the month, and pay in at least £1,000 each month.	Apply
Alliance & Leicester Premier Current A/c	0.5%†	0% for 12 months then 50p per day (capped at £5.00)	Introductory Fee Free Buffer: Yes Fee Free Buffer: Yes	Earn 0.50% AER (variable) on balances up to £2,500 and 0.10% AER (variable) on balances over that amount. 0% EAR typical overdraft. No usage fees on arranged overdrafts for 12 months from when you open the account (new customers only). A usage fee of 50p a day (up to £5 a month) applies after that. Maximum overdraft limit is £2,000. Exclusive access to a linked PlusSaver account and the Santander Zero Credit Card (depending on your circumstances).	Apply
The Co-operative Bank Current Account Plus	N/A	15.9% EAR	Fee Free Buffer: Yes	It’s subscription free and offers a fee-free overdraft facility. It also comes with a linked Savings Plus account that tracks 0.5%† below the Bank of England Base Rate and is guaranteed for the life of your Current Account Plus. To open and maintain a Current Account Plus all you need to do is pay in a minimum of £800 per month.	Apply
Santander Preferred Overdraft Rate A/c	0.1%	12.9% EAR	None	0% EAR Advance Overdraft for the first 12 months from the date you open the account (depending on your circumstances). After 12 months, the rate changes to our standard rate typical 12.9% EAR (variable). We'll match your previous overdraft up to £5,000 (dependant on circumstances). All these benefits are available when you switch your account using our dedicated Account Transfer Team.	Apply
Halifax Reward Current Account	0.0%	0%	Fee Free Buffer: Yes Max Transferred Fee Free Buffer: Yes	The Reward Current Account gives you £5 each month you pay in £1,000, whether you're in credit or overdrawn. You'll pay daily overdraft fees rather than monthly interest, making it easy to manage your money. You can keep track of your money with a free mobile alerting service plus you'll get a Halifax Visa debit card and access to any of the branches, as well as 24-hour telephone and online banking service.	Apply
Bank of Scotland Reward Current Account	0.0%	0%	Fee Free Buffer: Yes Max Transferred Fee Free Buffer: Yes	The Reward Current Account gives you £5 each month you pay in £1,000, whether you're in credit or overdrawn. You'll pay daily overdraft fees rather than monthly interest, making it easy to manage your money. You can keep track of your money with a free mobile alerting service plus you'll get a Bank of Scotland Visa debit card and access to any of the branches, as well as 24-hour telephone and online banking service.	Apply
NatWest Current Plus	0.1%	19.2% EAR	Interest Free Buffer: Yes	As an existing NatWest current account customer you would also be eligible to apply for a Natwest Platinum Credit Card currently offering 0% on balance transfers for 15 months and 0% on purchases – for three months from account opening.	Apply
Halifax Ultimate Reward Current A/c	0.0%	0%	Max Transferred Fee Free Buffer: Yes Fee Free Buffer: Yes	With the Ultimate Reward Current Account you get all the features you'd expect, plus plenty of other great benefits for just £12.50 a month. £5 reward payment each calendar month you pay in £1,000, worldwide multi-trip, family travel insurance, RAC car breakdown cover and mobile phone insurance and exclusive offers.	Apply
Royal Bank of Scotland IPCA	0.1%	19.2% EAR	Interest Free Buffer: Yes	As an existing RBS current account customer you would also be eligible to apply for an RBS Platinum Credit Card currently offering 0% on balance transfers for 15 months and 0% on purchases – for three months from account opening.	Apply
NatWest Advantage Gold	0.25%	18.5% EAR	Interest Free Buffer: Yes	Benefits worth up to £704 for just £12.95 a month. 5 star travel insurance - even for winter sports, Mobile phone insurance - even for iPhones, Car breakdown cover - even on your driveway.	Apply
Royal Bank of Scotland Royalties Gold	0.15%	17.0% EAR	Interest Free Buffer: Yes	The monthly subscription for the Royalties Gold current account is £12.95. Benefits that could save you money and hassle including 5 star Defaqto rated worldwide multi-trip family travel insurance and holiday discounts. Protection - mobile phone insurance, car breakdown cover, identity theft protection, home emergency cover, extended warranty and great home and car insurance discounts and much more.	Apply
Royal Bank of Scotland Royalties	0.15%	18.2% EAR	Interest Free Buffer: Yes	The monthly fee for the Royalties current account is £6.95. Valuable cover, savings and much more. Protection - register for Mobile Phone insurance and you're covered for one mobile phone and SIM card against accidental or malicious damage, loss and theft up to a value of £300. Travel Service - save 10% on flights, holidays and more when you book through Royalties Membership Services. Entertainment - 25% discount on up to 2 tickets per event for concert and theatre tickets when you book through Royalties Membership Services.	Apply

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