Bank Accounts
The latest news, updates and opinions on Bank Accounts from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Packaged bank accounts: beware these pricey offerings
Advice Do your sums to see if “premium” bank accounts with benefits are worth paying extra for.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Published
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Negative interest rates and the end of free bank accounts
Opinion Negative interest rates are likely to mean the introduction of fees for current accounts and other banking products. But that might make the UK banking system slightly less awful, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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Interest rates are dwindling fast
News Banks and building societies are continuing to slash the interest rates on their current and savings accounts.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Published
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The appeal of a private bank
Features Private banks have long been surrounded by an air of prestige. But is the service they provide worth the extra cost?
By Lucy Loewenberg Published
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A stress-free way to switch current accounts
Features Breaking up with your bank shouldn’t be difficult, says Ruth Jackson. If you’re looking to change current accounts, here’s how to do it.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Published
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Don’t miss out on the best current accounts
Features There’s no point sticking with a bank that offers a bad deal, says Ruth Jackson. Make sure you move when rates are cut.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Published
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Cash in with the “current account circuit”
Features Ruth Jackson explains how the juggling money between high-interest current accounts, could earn you an average 3% interest on up to £17,000 of money, retaining instant access.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Published
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Is it time to switch current accounts?
Features Interests rates on high-paying current accounts are coming under pressure. Sarah Moore looks at the options for savers.
By Sarah Moore Published
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Rewarding current accounts: a simple way to bag £600
Features Make the most of banking generosity thanks to their desperation to win new customers and bag a rewarding current account, says Ruth Jackson.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Published
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