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Compare Current Accounts

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Switching current accounts can be a daunting prospect, but the rewards of better interest rates and additional features easily outweighs the downsides.

If moving seems arduous, look out for free switching services that will handle the switch for you.

Compare current accounts by cost simply by using the form opposite - just enter your average monthly balance and / or average monthly overdraft.


There are 7 current accounts available to compare...

Credit Interest AER
Overdraft
Minimum Criteria Monthly Fee Account Features
Alliance & Leicester Premier 50
Alliance & Leicester Premier 50
6% AER
up to £2500
then 0.1% AER
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0% EAR
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50 years £10
  • Worldwide annual multi-trip travel insurance up to age 79.
  • Premier 50 Health Benefits.
  • £50,000 Identity Protection Cover & Free Alerts.
  • Emergency card & cash replacement.
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Alliance & Leicester Premier Direct
Alliance & Leicester Premier Direct
6% AER
up to £2500
then 0.1% AER
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0% EAR
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21 years
& pay in £500 a month
None
  • Free switching service
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Alliance & Leicester Premier 21
Alliance & Leicester Premier 21
5% AER
up to £1000
then 0.1% AER
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0% EAR
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16 years None
  • Free switching service.
  • Visa debit card.
  • Available to people aged 16 to 20.
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Alliance & Leicester Premier
Alliance & Leicester Premier
0.5% AER
up to £2500
then 0.1% AER

0% EAR
more information
21 years
& pay in £500 a month
None
  • £100 cash back when you use the free switching service
  • Free annual multi-trip European travel insurance
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Barclays Bank Account
Barclays Bank Account
None
19.3% EAR
18 years None
  • Barclays debit card
  • Personal reserve for emergencies
  • Online and telephone banking
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HSBC Bank Account
HSBC Bank Account
None
19.9% EAR
18 years
& pay in £500 a month
None
  • £50 cashback if you switch before 14th February 2010
  • Identity Theft Assistance including a free credit report
  • Preferential rate with HSBC Regular Saver account
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HSBC Bank Account Plus
HSBC Bank Account Plus
None
17.9% EAR
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18 years £12.95
  • Worldwide travel insurance
  • Roadside Breakdown assistance
  • £3000 life insurance cover
  • 8% AER preferential rate on the HSBC Regular Saver account
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