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  Santander offering students £50 to switch current accounts

  Students looking for an extra cash incentive ahead of the summer could earn £50 by switching their student current account to Santander.   Starting today, any student who switches to Santander’s student current account ...

  Mon 16th Apr, 2012
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  New Santander 123 Current Account - 3% Interest and 3% Cashback

  The new Santander 123 Current Account launches on Monday 5th March, offering a rare and preferential combination of cashback and interest.   The Santander 123 Current Account: Cashback! The Santander 123 current account ...

  Sat 3rd Mar, 2012 (17 Comments)
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  Current account reforms to benefit millions

  Changes to how personal current accounts operate will help millions of bank customers to manage their finances and deduce whether they are satisfied with the service they are receiving, the British Bankers’ Association have ...

  Mon 21st Nov, 2011
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  Proposed new rules on packaged bank accounts will protect consumers

  The Financial Services Authority (FSA) wants to tighten controls on accounts with monthly fees. Packaged bank accounts tend to include add-ons such as travel insurance, mobile phone insurance and breakdown cover for a monthly ...

  Mon 31st Oct, 2011 (2 Comments)
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  RBS current account holders able to withdraw cash at Post Office

  RBS and the Post Office have revealed an agreement that will allow people to withdraw cash more easily. RBS current account holders are set to benefit from a new scheme allowing them to take out cash at Post Offices.As of ...

  Fri 23rd Sep, 2011 (3 Comments)
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  Santander launches new bank account service

  Santander has created a new bank account text alert service. Consumers with a Santander current account may benefit from a new service created by the financier with the intention of improving their money management.As of last ...

  Mon 19th Sep, 2011
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  PCB unveils current account switching commitments

  The Payments Council Board has revealed plans to make current account switching easier. Business banking customers will find it easier to switch their current account in the near future thanks to a new service to be ...

  Mon 19th Sep, 2011
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  End of free bank accounts 'on the horizon'

  Free banking could become a thing of the past in the UK, an expert believes. Free access to bank accounts may be removed from the UK's financial system sooner rather than later following the publication of reform ...

  Fri 16th Sep, 2011
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  Current account holders 'missing out on high interest'

  The majority of current account holders are unaware of the interest rate attached to their product. Most current account holders could earn greater levels of interest on their product, new research has shown.According to a ...

  Fri 2nd Sep, 2011
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  Report: Current account access should be permitted at Post Offices

  Britons should be able to manage their current account in their local Post Office, a report has suggested. All Britons should be able to manage their current account through the country's Post Office network, a new report ...

  Thu 1st Sep, 2011
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  Nationwide: Majority of couples without a joint current account

  Many couples do not have a joint current account, it has been found. More than half of all couples across the UK do not share a current account, new research has revealed.According to a study published earlier this week ...

  Wed 10th Aug, 2011
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  Lloyds TSB unveils 2011-12 student current account

  A lender has unveiled its new student account People heading to university in the near future may wish to consider the possibility of signing up for a Lloyds TSB current account after the lender unveiled its 2011 student ...

  Mon 18th Jul, 2011
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  Consumers 'must take their time when selecting a current account'

  People should not rush in when selecting a current account, an expert has said. Taking the time to shop around and explore all possible deals is essential for consumers when they are searching for an attractive current ...

  Tue 12th Jul, 2011
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  Barclays launches new student current account

  Barclays has introduced its new student current account deal. Students searching for the best bank account to sign up for prior to heading to university may be interested in a new product on offer from one financier.As of ...

  Tue 12th Jul, 2011
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  Consumers 'must limit current account spending'

  People should look to make sure their current account spending is in line with inflation, an expert believes. Britons must strive to bring their current account spending in line with the country's levels of inflation in ...

  Wed 15th Jun, 2011
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  Britons urged to live off current accounts, not credit cards

  Britons should avoid using credit cards for their everyday costs, an expert has advised. It is crucial for younger consumers to make sure they are living off their current account balance, as opposed to money borrowed on ...

  Tue 14th Jun, 2011
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  Older people 'should get help when searching for best current accounts'

  Older people could recruit a younger person to help them find the best deals online if they are confused by the internet. Older people eager to make the most of the best current account or credit card deals available may wish ...

  Thu 26th May, 2011
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  Struggling current account holders 'should explore alternative incomes'

  People struggling with money have been advised to look into other sources of income. Anyone struggling to make ends meet with their current account balance should consider alternative ways of bringing in some extra cash.That ...

  Thu 19th May, 2011
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  Separate current accounts 'make sense for tax reasons'

  Couples should bank separately for tax reasons, it has been said. Maintaining separate current accounts is sensible for couples who are married or cohabit due to tax reasons, a specialist believes.Some people may decide it is ...

  Thu 12th May, 2011
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  Britons 'avoiding joint current accounts'

  Many people are not interested in joint accounts, it has been said. A growing number of people in the UK are avoiding the temptation of taking out joint current accounts with their partner due to the potential complications ...

  Wed 11th May, 2011