Bank Accounts
The latest news, updates and opinions on Bank Accounts from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Lloyds Banking Group to close more bank branches - full list
Lloyds Banking Group will close almost 300 bank branches in 2025 and 2026. We look at the Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland sites earmarked for closure
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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The best bank switching offers – get up to £175
The best bank switching offers are making a comeback. The top deal currently offers up to £175 – are you eligible and how do you switch current accounts?
By Jessica Sheldon Last updated
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The best packaged bank accounts
Advice Packaged bank accounts can offer great value with useful additional perks – but get it wrong and you could be out of pocket
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Nationwide to pull its £175 switching bonus - act now to get offer
The building society is withdrawing its bank switching offer at the end of the month, after gaining thousands of customers last year. We explain how to qualify for the current account switching bonus
By Ruth Emery Published
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Does bank switching affect your credit score? UK credit ratings explained
Bank switching bonuses are popular but can switching current accounts affect your credit score? We look at the pros and cons.
By Holly Thomas Last updated
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Lloyds Bank returns with £175 bank switch bonus
Lloyds Bank is offering customers £175 to move to one of its Club accounts. We look at whether it’s worth taking advantage of the bank switching bonus
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Santander to end £150 bank switching deal this week
You have until the end of day on 5 February to request a switch and be entitled to the free cash from Santander.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Chancellor opens 100th banking hub - is there one near you?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq have opened the 100th banking hub in Darwen, Lancashire, in response to bank branch closures in the town
By Ruth Emery Published
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Nationwide hikes FlexPlus current account fee by £5 a month – is it worth it?
Nationwide’s FlexPlus current account is a favourite with customers, but it’s worth checking whether you are taking advantage of the perks after the monthly fee went from £13 to £18
By Katie Williams Published