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8 February 2012 | Commentary | 1 Comment
The fight for financial education
Do we really need classes in credit cards? Lessons in loans? An influential group of MPs and charities thinks so.
27 January 2012 | Commentary
Are current accounts too hard to compare?
A committee of MPs finds the current account market in a sorry state.
24 January 2012 | Commentary
Packaged accounts: are they worth it?
As more banks push fee charging packaged current accounts, are consumers getting a good deal?
6 January 2012 | Commentary
Should cheques be chucked?
MPs and charities are furious that the Payments Council is planning to abolish cheques - are they right?
23 November 2011 | News
What are the new 'fairer' overdraft charges?
Government aims to protect consumers with a new set of rules on overdrafts. But will they really help?
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Current account guides
Common questions
This is the place to start when looking to compare current accounts. Here we cover the initial questions to ask when deciding between bank accounts, as well as guides to different types of account, who's performing the best in the customer satisfaction surveys and which banks offer the most secure online banking services.
How to switch current accounts: step by step
We show you how moving current accounts needn't be complicated. Read more »
Better manage an overdraft with a credit card
Expensive overdraft don't have to be so costly. Here's how credit card tricks can reduce the cost. Read more »
Online banking: the definitive guide
Almost every bank and building society now offers online banking. But which offers the best service? Read more »
Basic and managed bank accounts
Basic bank accounts should be a simple, overdraft-free way to manage money so why are they so hard to find? Read more »
This section offers answers to common queries about current accounts and banking. Here we cover questions on banking security, debit card use and issues with rights and terms.
30 April 2012 | FAQs
Can an ex's debt problems affect your credit rating?
Credit reports are linked to individuals rather than to addresses. However, there are other ways that couples who have parted ways can continue to be financially linked.
21 December 2011 | FAQs
Are smartphone banking apps safe?
Official and unofficial banking apps are now available from most financial providers - but are they safe?
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Consumer rights
Market research & commentary
An in depth look into various issues surrounding consumer banking, covering rights issues and the market in general.
29 March 2012 | Guides
Chargeback: is your debit card covered?
Feeling hard done by? Visa, Mastercard and Amex can help right consumer wrongs with their chargeback scheme.
5 January 2012 | FAQs
Can banks take money for debts?
Can banks take money without permission to pay off a debt using the rule of 'setting off'? We investigate.
18 December 2011 | FAQs
How are vulnerable customers protected?
What rights do those with mental health problems have to extra help with their finances? We find out.
16 December 2011 | Guides
PIN fraud: what do you need to know?
How much would you be liable for if someone used your PIN number? Find out in our full guide.
Here we take a look at different factors in the current account market and present our findings.
23 April 2012 | Guides
Who's financially excluded?
Almost everyone agrees that financial exclusion should be stopped - but is it possible?
10 January 2012 | FAQs
Is banking complaints data useful?
Should you worry about how many complaints other people are making about a bank before you sign up? We investigate.
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