Banking & Savings

Banking and savings are what we all use; however, many of us are too lazy to seek out the best buys. By simply changing to a new savings or current account your finances could be given a much welcome boost.

The best decision for you to make is to compare current accounts to find the best deal on offer.

Account Provider Gross AER Overdraft Rate Benefits Apply
Bank Account Plus
Bank Account Plus
3% 17.9% EAR travel insurance breakdown assistance Life cover
Premier Direct
Premier Direct
6.5% 0% N/A
Additions Active
Additions Active
N/A 9.9% travel insurance RAC Breakdown cover

Latest Banking News

No change for UK base rate

After a series of six base rate cuts between October of last year and March of this year, the Bank of England has decided to keep the... 

May 7, 2009 | Read the story »

Many seek safety with National Savings & investments

Many worried savers that no longer want to trust their hard earned cash with regular High Street banks seem to be turning to safe havens... 

May 5, 2009 | Read the story »

Mandelson wants banks to be given a break

There is no doubt that banks have been given a hard time of late, both by consumers and by politicians, and they have been slated for... 

May 4, 2009 | Read the story »

Low base rate could mean end to free banking

For many years people in the UK have enjoyed free banking services, although some would argue that the various charges and fees that... 

May 1, 2009 | Read the story »

Lower interest rates improved consumer confidence in March

According to a recent report there was an increase in consumer confidence in the UK for the months of March, with consumers being more... 

May 1, 2009 | Read the story »

Interest rates could go back up

A member of the powerful Monetary Policy Committee, which votes on base rate changes each month, has recently said that whilst the... 

April 29, 2009 | Read the story »

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