News Tag: current account
March 8, 2010
Virgin Money, which is set to launch as a retail bank later this year, has announced it will charge a monthly fee for current account customers.
However, the company said the fees will be low and will replace high overdraft charges.
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Money recently acquired regional bank Church House Trust.
Virgin Money, which was unsuccessful in ...
Virgin Money to become first bank to charge upfront fees
by Kay Murchie
February 4, 2010
The popularity of current accounts with ethical provider The Co-operative Bank soared in 2009.
Current account sales at the bank increased 38%, with the number of customers switching to The Co-operative Bank from other major providers rising 22%.
Research by The Co-operative Bank found that 10% of consumers switching current account providers do so because they want their money to be invested ...
Customers cite ethical concerns for switching banks
by David Masters
November 20, 2009
Mortgage borrowers with Santander will soon be able to take advantage of a bank current account that attaches no fees to overdrafts, whether authorised or unauthorised.
The Spanish banking giant is launching a “Zero” current account on 11th January 2010 to coincide with its rebranding of Abbey, Bradford & Bingley and Alliance & Leicester to the group name.
Customers going into ...
Santander entices mortgage borrowers with Zero current account
by Gill Montia
November 13, 2009
Santander is attempting to lure new customers into opening a premium current account with an introductory special offer.
New customers opening a Premier 50 Current Account at Alliance & Leicester or a Reward Bank Account at Abbey will pay account fees of just £5 per month for the first three months.
After this introductory period, the monthly payment will rise to the standard rate of ...
Santander discounts premium accounts
by David Masters
November 10, 2009
Abbey and Alliance & Leicester are offering preferential mortgage rates to some existing customers.
The lenders, both part of the Santander group, are enticing current account holders who have been with the banks for six months or more with new deals available in branch or on the telephone.
The range includes fee-free tracker and fixed-rate home loans, plus an offset mortgage, ...
Special mortgage rates for Abbey current account holders
by Gill Montia
October 7, 2009
An investigation by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) found that consumers struggle to understand current account charges, as well as interest rates and overdraft fees.
As a result, new measures from 2011 will see banks make it easier for consumers to understand their costs and charges, as well as making the switching process easier.
This means it will be simpler to transfer ...
Banks agree to make costs transparent
by Kay Murchie
September 7, 2009
Abbey and Alliance & Leicester (A&L) are offering new customers a £100 incentive to switch to their current accounts.
The Santander-owned banks are offering the bonus to new customers opening an Abbey Preferred Overdraft Rate account or an A&L Premier Account from today.
To receive the cash bonus, customers must fund the account with a minimum of £500 per month at A&L, or ...
Santander offers £100 to new customers
by David Masters
August 11, 2009
Abbey's 6% savings account for small businesses will only be available until the end of this month, the business banking provider warned this week.
"The clock is now ticking and I would urge small businesses who haven't already taken advantage of this offer, to do so before time runs out," said Paula Ickinger, Abbey Business Banking product executive.
The account, available for ...
Abbey warns businesses: 6% deal closing soon
by David Masters
July 10, 2009
Lloyds TSB this week launched its 2009 Student Account with a first-year interest free tiered overdraft of up to £1,500.
Benefits include free mobile banking until August 2010, an NUS Extra card offering discounts at over 60 retailers, one year's membership to the Youth Hostel Association (YHA), and 35 music downloads from eMusic.
The overdraft is limited to £500 in the first six ...
Lloyds TSB launches 2009 student account
by David Masters
June 30, 2009
Customers at Lloyds TSB are now able to request their bank account balance via text message.
The "Balance on Demand" service was launched today by the high street bank.
To check their bank balance, customers text BAL and the last four digits of their current account to a special short telephone number.
In reply, they receive a text that shows their current balance ...
Check your bank balance via text message
by David Masters
June 23, 2009
Abbey is paying a 6% interest rate to its premium current account holders.
The Santander-owned bank is offering the rate on balances up to £2,500 to customers opening the new Abbey Reward Account.
To benefit from the headline rate, customers must deposit at least £1,000 per month into the account.
Other benefits of the £10-per-month packaged current account include annual worldwide travel insurance ...
Earn 6% interest with Abbey’s packaged account
by David Masters
June 12, 2009
Alliance & Leicester Business Bank (A&L) is offering 6% AER to small businesses opening a Free Business Current Account at the bank.
Aimed at SMEs with a turnover of up to £1 million, the account offers the headline rate for 12 months after account opening on balances up to £2,500.
Available immediately for a limited period, the account can be opened in any Alliance ...
A&L business account pays 6%
by David Masters
May 6, 2009
Ethical banking is proving a popular choice for British savers, with record numbers signing up for accounts at the Co-operative.
The bank this week revealed that 123% more people have signed up for its current account this year compared to last year.
Customers are coming to the Co-operative, which has an ethical screening policy on its investments, from more traditional high street banks ...
Disillusioned savers switch to ethical banking
by David Masters
April 28, 2009
Alliance & Leicester (A&L) is offering £100 to new customers opening a current account.
The Santander-owned bank said the offer will be available for four weeks from Thursday 30 April to new customers opening a Premier Current Account or a Premier 50 Current Account.
"This is only available for a few weeks, so grab it while you can!" said A&L’s current ...
A&L offers £100 to new current account customers
by David Masters
March 29, 2009
Supermarket giant Tesco is planning to compete with High Street banks by opening bank branches in 30 of its stores by the end of the year.
The branches are expected to be called ‘Tesco Bank’ and the supermarket hopes to take advantage of the lack of confidence in existing banks by attracting disillusioned customers.
The UK's largest supermarket, with a 30% share ...
Tesco to compete with High Street banks
by Kay Murchie
February 20, 2009
One in five savers now keep their money in a current account because they are unable to find a better rate of interest elsewhere, new research has revealed.
Twenty one percent of those polled in the Post Office survey said a current account is now their best option, compared to 32% saving in a cash ISA, and 44% using a savings account.
Figures ...
Savers’ best interest in current accounts
by David Masters
December 16, 2008
Halifax has announced a new current account that will charge overdrawn customers up to £2 per day.
The Halifax Reward Account offers fixed cash payments for customers in credit, and fixed daily charges for overdrawn accounts.
Customers who deposit more than £1,000 into their account at least once per month will be rewarded with a fixed monthly sum of £5, regardless of their ...
New Halifax account simplifies interest payments
by David Masters
