Bank Accounts

Why we like it: SPECIAL OFFER - Switch to a 1st Account and bank £175*. Get access to a Regular Saver Account - Put away between £25 and £300 for a fixed 12 month term. If you save £300 every month for 12 months and qualify for the 7.00% AER/gross p.a. interest rate, you'll earn approximately £136.50 interest (gross). Interest is calculated daily and paid 12 months after you opened the account. AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate. This shows you what the rate would be if interest were paid and compounded each year. Gross is the rate of interest if interest were paid and not compounded each year. No partial withdrawals allowed. Early closure will result in interest being paid at the standard account variable rate. £250 interest-free overdraft (subject to status). No minimum monthly funding and no monthly account fee. No first direct fees for when spending abroad, withdrawing cash from the UK or when making a debit card payment in a foreign currency in the UK. Mobile banking app. UK based contact centre. *Open a 1st account on or after 9th September and before offer is withdrawn. Switch your everyday banking to using the Current Account Switch Service (CASS). Deposit a minimum of £1,000 (in single or multiple deposits) in your account and within 45 days of opening your first direct 1st Account. Complete a full CASS switch including at least two Direct Debits or Standing Orders must be made within 45 Days of us opening your first direct 1st Account. Register and Log onto digital banking, within 45 days of us opening your first direct 1st Account. Use your new 1st account debit card at least 5+ times. Be a new customer to first direct, who has not previously held a first direct product, or has opened an HSBC current account on or after 1 January 2018

Why we like it: No minimum monthly funding or monthly fee to maintain the account. Get cashback, vouchers, prize draws and other offers personalised to you when you use Santander Boosts (you must have a personal Santander debit or credit card, be 18 years or over and be registered for Online and Mobile Banking). Stress-free account switching in 7 days with the Current Account Switch Service. £300 ATM withdrawal per day, Arranged Overdraft facility (subject to status). Online and Mobile Banking with text and email alerts. Must be 18 or older and live in the UK permanently. 39.94% EAR overdraft charge.

Why we like it: An everyday current account. Great money management tools with our mobile banking app. ‘Criteria Apply’. Multiple ways to pay: Apple Pay, Google Pay™ and Contactless Visa Debit Card. Limits apply. Arranged overdraft available (subject to eligibility and lending criteria). No monthly fee. Defaqto 5* rated. Must be 18 or older and UK resident. Representative example: Effective Annual Rate: 39.49% EAR (variable). Representative APR: 39.49% (variable). Assumed credit limit: £1,200. The monthly cap on unarranged overdraft charges for our standard adult current accounts is £18.80. What’s the cost of borrowing of £500: Zero days (you’ve not yet used your overdraft) - you’d pay in total £0.00. One day - you’d pay in total £0.46. Five days - you’d pay in total £2.31. Seven days - you’d pay in total £3.24. Thirty days – you’d pay in total £13.87

Why we like it: An everyday current account. Great money management tools with our mobile banking app. ‘Criteria Apply’. Multiple ways to pay: Apple Pay, Google Pay™ and Contactless Visa Debit Card. Limits apply. Arranged overdraft available (subject to eligibility and lending criteria). No monthly fee. Defaqto 5* rated. Must be 18 or older and UK resident. Representative example: Effective Annual Rate: 39.49% EAR (variable). Representative APR: 39.49% (variable). Assumed credit limit: £1,200. The monthly cap on unarranged overdraft charges for our standard adult current accounts is £18.80. What’s the cost of borrowing of £500: Zero days (you’ve not yet used your overdraft) - you’d pay in total £0.00. One day - you’d pay in total £0.46. Five days - you’d pay in total £2.31. Seven days - you’d pay in total £3.24. Thirty days – you’d pay in total £13.87

Why we like it: Earn 1% cashback every month on selected household bills paid by Direct Debit, capped at up to £10 each month and 1% cashback every month on supermarket and travel spend when you use your debit card, capped at £10 each month. Access to Santander Edge Saver with 6.00% AER / 5.84% gross (variable) interest up to £4,000 with 1.50% AER /1.49% gross (variable) bonus rate for the 12 months from opening. Get cashback, vouchers, prize draws and other personalised offers when you use Santander Boosts (must have a personal Santander debit or credit card, be 18 years or over and be registered for Online and Mobile Banking). No fees or charges for international payments or CHAPS payments. Arranged overdraft interest rate of 39.94% APR/EAR (variable). For cashback offer you must pay a minimum of £500 into your account each month, have 2 active Direct Debits, be over 18 and live in the UK permanently. Paper-free account. £3 monthly fee

Why we like it: 3.50% AER/3.45% gross (variable) on balances up to £25,000. 1% cashback (up to £15 a month) on selected household bills when you pay by Direct Debit. 1% cashback (up to £15 a month) at supermarkets and on travel costs when you use your debit card (exclusions apply). Make international payments with no extra fees (the bank receiving the payment may still apply charges). There's also no charge for making CHAPS payments from this account. No fees for using Santander Edge Up debit card to withdraw cash and make payments outside the UK in the local currency. Get cashback, vouchers, prize draws and personalised offers with Santander Boosts , free rewards service. Online and Mobile Banking available with text and email alerts. Must be 18 or older and live in the UK permanently. £5 monthly fee for maintaining the account that will automatically be taken from the account each month. Must pay a minimum of £1,500 into the account each month. Must have 2 active Direct Debits. Arranged overdraft facility (subject to status). If you use an arranged overdraft you’ll be charged an interest rate of 39.94% APR / EAR (variable). Online and Mobile Banking available with text and email alerts

Why we like it: Earn 1% cashback on your everyday debit card including contactless spending. Available for your first 12 months for new customers. Max £15 per month. Cashback exceptions apply. Access to a Chase saver account paying 3.75% AER (3.69% gross) variable. Interest earned daily and paid monthly. Easy access to your money with no minimum opening balance. 5% interest on a round up account- choose to round up your spending to the nearest £1 and you'll get 5% AER (4.89% gross) variable interest on your round up account, paid monthly. Zero fees from Chase when you use your Chase debit card, both at home and away. No ATM fees applied by Chase. Open extra current accounts in seconds, for free. Use them to spend from, pay bills with Direct Debits, budget, and set aside money in the way that works best for you. Must be 18+, be a UK resident and have a smart phone and UK mobile number. No account opening fees and no monthly fee. No minimum monthly funding. In-app card control - you decide how and where your card works. You can stop it from making contactless or gambling payments, from working abroad, or from making cash withdrawals. Numberless card - your card details are stored in the app, so no one can see them but you. 24/7 customer support- either over the phone or by in app messaging

Why we like it: Children's current account. Can be opened by or on behalf of any child up to the age of 17. 1% interest on the entire balance once the balance up to £999.99. 2.00% AER/1.98% gross (variable) on the entire balance once the balance is £1,000 to £1,499.99. 3.00% AER/2.96% gross (variable) on the entire balance once the balance is £1,500 to £2,000. Debit or cash card available for those aged between 13 and 17. Monthly interest. No monthly fee. For children under age 13, the account must be opened in trust and managed by an adult (trustee) T&C's apply. If you’re aged between 13 and 17 years old and live permanently in the UK you can apply online by telephone or in branch. No overdraft facility

Why we like it: A free 4-year Santander 16-25 Railcard worth £100 plus a total average saving of £768 (average saving of £192 per year). An interest-free and fee-free Arranged Overdraft, up to £1,500 in years 1-3, then up to £2,000 if you stay on to year 5 (Subject to status). Get cashback, vouchers, prize draws and other offers personalised to you when you use Santander Boosts (you must have a personal Santander debit or credit card, be 18 years or over and be registered for Online and Mobile Banking). No monthly account fee. Must be over 18 and live in the UK permanently Must be studying or are about to begin an undergraduate course that is at least 2 years in length, or level 4 to 7 apprenticeship. If you’re about to begin your course, you must have an ‘unconditional’ or ‘confirmed conditional’ offer (i.e. you have your exam results) before you apply. You must pay in at least £500 every 4 months and must not already have an existing Santander current account. If you do, you’ll need to transfer it

Why we like it: An alternative banking solution, offering banking services to people who find it hard to open a regular bank account because of their low credit score. Open an account in 10 minutes without a credit check or proof of address. Get your contactless Mastercard® debit card in 3-5 working days. Choose from three account options: ‘Essential’, ‘Premium’ and ‘Premium Plus'. You can manage your account on the go using the online banking app. Make transfer payments from your e-money account whenever, wherever. You can also set up and manage your Direct Debits and Standing Orders. Get access to exclusive partner deals. Shop and earn with your Suits Me card in-store, online or over the phone you can earn cashback rewards, with no limit. Access to a dedicated Customer Account Manager so you have someone who understands your account and your needs. Your money is protected up to £85,000 by the FSCS (Financial Services Compensation Scheme). Monthly account fee ranges from free to £9.97 depending on account chosen. Refer your friends to apply and use their Suits Me card, and earn £50 per friend. No limit on the number of friends you refer

Why we like it: Mobile App Bank Account. Spend abroad without worrying about expensive rates and hidden costs. All currencies supported. An easy to set up debit card. Link directly with your existing bank account. Spend from your bank account, just with a different card. No need for separate accounts and inconvenient top-ups. Automatically save over 85% on bank charges anywhere in the world. Off-set your carbon footprint with our One Tree Planted partnership. Every $100 spent through Currensea could plant three trees. Get your card in minutes. Latest bank security and encryption technology. Mastercard chargeback protection for all your purchases. Currensea is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority need for separate accounts and inconvenient top-ups. Automatically save over 85% on bank charges anywhere in the world. Off-set your carbon footprint with our One Tree Planted partnership. Every $100 spent through Currensea could plant three trees. Get your card in minutes. Latest bank security and encryption technology. Mastercard chargeback protection for all your purchases. Currensea is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority

Why we like it: A CardOneBanking current account is perfect if you want to stay in control - Online, text and phone account access. UK call centre. Free text alerts each time money is paid in. Free text alerts if bills cannot be paid. No credit checks to open