Daily Banking
Master everyday banking tasks, from managing accounts and transfers to understanding statements and keeping records organised for financial clarity.
BACs Transfers and Processing Explained
If you are employed or work on a freelance basis, your wage will no doubt be paid directly into your nominated bank account. This is usually done by BACS tra...
Basic Bank Accounts Explained
There are many different types of accounts to choose from depending on your financial needs, current accounts, bank accounts, credit cards, savings accounts...
Changing Your Current Account
The relationship between a person and their bank is a complicated one. Most of us open a current account in our teen years and stick with them for the rest o...
Choosing a Business Account
If you have recently started a new business you will no doubt be looking into opening a business bank account. This guide will point out what to look for in...
Choosing a Current Account
There are so many different types of bank accounts available and each one offers different facilities, has different charges and interest rates, all of which...
Does the Taxman's Latest Blunder Affect You?
In the words of the great American president Benjamin Franklin: “nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”. UK taxpayers may be surprise...
Getting the Most from Your Bank Account
Most of us would be lost without a bank account, but unlike with most other financial products, not many of us ever switch banks in order to find a more comp...
How To Choose Which Bank is Right for You
Being responsible for your personal finance means first and foremost using a bank with which you feel comfortable. Choosing the bank that is right for you is...
Is Metro Bank the Answer for Frustrated Customers?
Two years after the collapse of Northern Rock and customers are still frustrated by the state of UK banks. In recent weeks several banks, including those suc...
Online Current Accounts
Most of us have a current account, and now many people are turning to the internet to help manage their day-to-day finances. Having access to your account on...
Packaged Current Accounts Explained
A packaged current account is simply one that charges a monthly fee in return for a package of additional services, including things like car breakdown cover...
Shattering the Banking Myths
There are several well-worn myths regarding banking that have been known for years, but simply no longer apply in modern times. This article explores some of...
Using Your Bank Overdraft Wisely
For most people, an overdraft is one of life’s necessities. It is an ideal financial solution for ensuring that you have enough money in your account from...
Using Your Cheque Book
Having been around since the early days of 1659, the cheque could soon have vanished from sight as plastic takes over.February 2008 saw the Payments Council,...
Why Are Cheques Being Phased Out?
Cheques have been in use for more than 350 years, but they now appear to be on their way out as the internet and other forms of electronic payment bring us c...
Why Banks Are Failing the Socially Disadvantaged
We all know what it is like to find yourself with an unexpected bill to pay, whether it is a washing machine in need or repair, a burst pipe, the car failing...
Your Banking Questions Answered
Got a question about your bank account? Or are you unsure how your bank has been affected by the credit crunch? Here are answers to some of the most popular...