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Triodos: the bank with no unarranged current account overdraft fees
Triodos Bank has launched its first personal current account in the UK. The first thing you'll notice is the online-only account doesn't pay any interest and everyone who has one pays £3 a month. In exchange, the bank doesn't
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The best bank accounts for switching bonuses
Banks have often used current account switching bonuses as a way of enticing new customers. M&S Bank is the latest provider to revamp its offering, with a £125 incentive for switchers. Here's what you need to know about the
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One in eight of us hit by unfair overdraft fees
Customers have been hit with over £300 million in unarranged overdraft fees. Given the opportunity, over half of us would like to remove the option to dip into an unarranged overdraft, but the banks won't let us opt out of the system. See
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How to find a packaged bank account that's value for money
Packaged bank accounts, which offer perks in return for a monthly fee, haven't always had the best rep in the current account market. Between complicated exclusions and mis-selling scandals, it's difficult to see the good side of them.
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Half of all people think they are 'just about managing'
JAMs is the horribly patronising term of 2016. It reared its ugly head after Theresa May went into 10 Downing Street, pledging more support for the 'just-about managing'. For the government, this is a group of around 6 million people -
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Banks now offer up to £200 if you switch current account
There's never been a more rewarding time to switch your current account as providers battle it out to attract new customers. The latest move comes from Halifax, which has brought back its £125 switching offer for those that move to its
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Best-ever 0% credit cards for transferring money
Overdrafts on current accounts can be painfully expensive. One way to get out of the red is to use a 0% money transfer credit card. These work by letting you transfer money from your credit card to your current account. Once you've transferred
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