Current accounts news, Apr - Jun 2008

Internet banking 'popular at present'

24 June 2008

British consumers are beginning to become experts in the field of current accounts, according to new research revealed by Cahoot.

Lloyds TSB in new dormant drive

18 June 2008

New methods are to be used by Lloyds TSB has the firm attempts to find people who have stopped using their bank accounts.

Bank certain to 'hold rates'

05 June 2008

It is unlikely that the Bank of England will alter the base rate of interest this week, one expert has claimed.

Barclays changes current accounts

02 June 2008

Changes are being made to the current account offered by Barclays after customer suggestions, the bank said.

Cash 'should not be left at home'

22 May 2008

Consumers should not leave their cash at home and instead place it in a bank, Newcastle Building Society has said this week.

Concerns raised about debt and mental health

12 May 2008

People with mental health illnesses could be at risk of ending up "trapped in a cycle of debt and poverty", a charity has claimed.

Money 'should be refunded'

08 May 2008

People should not be "shy" when attempting to reclaim cash from their service providers that may have been taken from them in the form of overdraft charges, it has been suggested.

'Sexy saving' back in fashion

29 April 2008

More young people in the UK are starting to save as the culture of getting into debt dwindles slightly, it has been claimed.

'Saving popular' during the crunch

24 April 2008

Consumers opt to save their cash during times of financial turmoil, instead of spending it, one company has suggested.

New technology 'important in online banking'

17 April 2008

Customers banking online are intrigued by new forms of technology such as web chats, a new report has revealed.

Fresh ISA rules come into play

08 April 2008

New Individual Savings Account (ISAs) rules have come into being, something that supporters have said will help consumers.

Expats 'benefit from UK account'

04 April 2008

Those moving abroad could benefit from keeping hold of a bank account in the UK, it has been claimed this week.



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