Current Accounts archive

Current Accounts Archive

Published in December 2010

It shouldn’t take 785 years to switch current accounts!

by Robert Powell | We’ve collectively spent 785 years looking into current accounts in the last 12 months. But switching current accounts doesn't need to take a long time!

Six dangers of using a debit card

by Rachel Wait | Rachel Wait reveals why you may not always be better off paying with a debit card.

Six ways banks are allowed to bully you

by Rachel Wait | Watch out for these six sneaky bullying tactics!

Published in November 2010

The top six current accounts

by Rachel Wait | With Santander’s Zero Current Account soon to become more accessible, Rachel Wait takes a closer look at some of the best current accounts on the market.

5 reasons why you should ditch your current account

by Jane Baker | Three-quarters of Brits have never even thought about switching banks. Here are five reasons why you should.

Published in October 2010

Top current accounts to suit your lifestyle

by Rachel Wait | Rachel Wait reveals the best current accounts to suit your needs...

The current account with the full package

by Rachel Wait | Fancy all the perks that come with a packaged current account, but don’t fancy the monthly fee? Here’s how you can enjoy it all without paying a penny.

Good news for everyone with a current account

by Jane Baker | Ever wondered what your bank’s track record is like for dealing with customer complaints? Find out here.

The sexiest bank account in Britain

by lovemoney.com staff | Could a current account that pays zero interest be the best in Britain? Find out which bank we're talking about - and why we think it's so good!

The banks you complained about more this year

by Neil Faulkner | We look at which banks have the fewest complaints per customer, which banks are getting fewer complaints this year compared to last year and which have the best products.

Published in September 2010

The worst banks for overdrafts

by Rachel Wait | If you have a tendency to slip into your planned overdraft, watch out for rising overdraft rates.

Dump these current accounts now

by Serena Cowdy | We show you how to have a better relationship with your current account!

Switch to a high-interest current account

by Jane Baker | Find out how to earn as much as 5% on the balance in your current account!

2,000 reasons to hate this bank

by Mark Adams | The big banks are receiving thousands of complaints a day as consumers take a stand against unjust charges and shoddy products - and new rules are forcing them to publish our grievances in full. We sift through the evidence to name Britain’s worst banks - and show you how to switch to a better deal

Published in August 2010

Overdrafts are more expensive than payday loans!

by Jane Baker | A payday loan can be a horrifically expensive way to borrow money, but an unplanned overdraft could be even worse.

The best bank accounts for students

by Emma Roberts | With banks battling for new student customers, choosing the best student account can be tricky. Emma Roberts reveals what you should look for when signing up for a student bank account and reviews what popular providers are offering.

The secret ways banks penalise you

by Jane Baker | Find out how 'free' banking can actually cost you a small fortune.

The five biggest current account traps

by Rachel Wait | Looking for a new current account? Don’t get caught out by these five traps....

Get revenge on your bank

by Donna Ferguson | Use your current account to your advantage and you will gain access to the best deals on the market.

Britain’s worst bank revealed!

by Jane Baker | Most UK banks are truly lacking in the customer service stakes, but find out which ones are the worst.

Three banks that reward you

by Rachel Wait | These three banks actually reward their customers.... imagine that!

Published in July 2010

Why the new Metro Bank is a threat

by Jane Baker | How does Britain’s first new high street bank in more than 100 years measure up against the old boys?

The five most popular graduate accounts

by Emma Roberts | Emma Roberts reveals how graduates can successfully deal with their post-university finances.

The UK’s favourite bank account

by John Fitzsimons | We look at the most loved current account in the UK, and what makes it so special

Where to find a better bank deal

by Mark Adams | Greedy banks cost us £430 each in excessive charges and poor service last year, according to a major new survey. We name and shame the banks with the steepest current account fees and charges - and show you how to switch to a better deal

5 ways to get an overdraft for free

by Jane Baker | The banks are starting to change the way they charge for overdrafts. Find out where to find the cheapest deals - and even get your overdraft for free.

Published in June 2010

Make £225 switching your current account

by John Fitzsimons | Thanks to a new promotion you’re quids in if you take out this market-leading account.

Lloyds is ripping its customers off

by Jane Baker | Lloyds TSB is reducing many current account fees from December, but one new charge has a very nasty sting in the tail.

Avoid this danger and earn 5% on savings

by Jane Baker | Will holding a fistful of current accounts do more harm to your credit score than good?

The great current account trick

by Jane Baker | Find out the trick that all savvy savers know

10 ways to beat your bank!

by Jane Baker | Your bank is only interested in making as much profit from you as it can. Here are ten easy ways to keep your cash out of their coffers.

The great current account trick - Video script

by Jane Baker | Find out the trick that all savvy savers know

How to beat your bank

by Jane Baker | Your bank will do everything in its power to make money out of you. Here’s how to fight back and win!

How to beat your bank - Video script

by Jane Baker | Your bank will do everything in its power to make money out of you. Here’s how to fight back and win!

Four banks that are trying to suck up to you

by Rachel Wait | Increasing numbers of lenders are offering cash as an incentive for switching your current account. Here, we highlight some of the best ones around...

Three banks that treat their customers well

by Rachel Wait | Believe it or not, some banks do offer rewards for customer loyalty. But which ones?

Earn the highest rate on your easy access savings

by John Fitzsimons | Want to earn a high, fixed rate of 5% on your easy access savings? It's easy with this clever trick....

Ditch these awful current accounts

by Jane Baker | Why pay for your current account when the best ones are completely free?

Published in May 2010

Where to find the cheapest overdrafts

by Mark Adams | The average cost of an authorised overdraft is at a 10-year high - even though the official cost of borrowing has slumped to an all-time low. We find out why - and hunt down the cheapest current accounts deals for dipping into the red.

How to complain to your bank and win

by Jane Baker | If your bank has treated you unfairly, check out these five steps to help you complain successfully

How to complain to your bank and win - Video script

by Jane Baker | If your bank has treated you unfairly, check out these five steps to help you complain successfully.

How to complain to your bank and win

by Jane Baker | The big banks have a terrible track record for dealing fairly with customer complaints. This article will show you how to successfully fight back.

Published in April 2010

Earn 6% on your savings

by Jane Baker | It's been a long time since savings rates looked healthy, but there's a new way to earn 6% on your cash.

Earn 6% on your savings - Video script

by Jane Baker | It's been a long time since savings rates looked healthy, but there's a new way to earn 6% on your cash.

Earn more £££ from your salary!

by Rachel Wait | Rachel Robson highlights five easy ways to get more from your salary - using only your current account.

Five cracking current accounts

by Mark Adams | Anger at the big banks’ shabby customer service standards has hit the highest level of Government - and, no wonder, when more than half of all current accounts pay no interest on balances in credit. Don’t stand for it - get a better deal with one of these five cracking current accounts

Get a better overdraft today!

by Rachel Wait | If you’re constantly dipping into the red, make sure you’ve got a decent overdraft!

Earn 5% on your easy-access savings

by Christina Jordan | It's still possible to earn 5% on easy-access savings, if you know this cheeky trick...

How the banks lied to us

by Neil Faulkner | Banks have said one thing to our faces and another thing behind our backs. Neil Faulkner examines just how they’ve managed to get away with it.

Published in March 2010

Five top tips for choosing a current account

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson reveals some top tips for switching current accounts.

Five top tips for choosing a current account - Video script

by Rachel Wait | Rachel Robson reveals some top tips for switching current accounts.

Top six current account mistakes

by Rachel Wait | Got a current account? Make sure you don’t make these mistakes...

Britain’s worst banks

by Christina Jordan | New figures from the Financial Ombudsman show which banks and financial firms treat us the worst.

Make £100 in 10 minutes

by Chiara Cavaglieri | Want to make £100 in 10 minutes? It's easy!

Published in February 2010

Obliterate your overdraft for good!

by Neil Faulkner | There is unquestionably one tactic that's better than all others for getting out of your overdraft for good.