This comparison simply includes all savings accounts.
Bank Of Scotland Current Account
Why we like it: No minimum monthly funding or monthly fee to maintain the account. Earn up to 15% cashback with Retailer Offers. 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. Bank is registered with the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), so any money you keep will be fully protected, up to £85,000
Why we like it: Free current account. Pays 0.05% AER interest on balances up to £85,000. Get set up in minutes. Send money abroad: Fast and secure money transfers to bank accounts in 38 countries worldwide. No fees when you pay with your card abroad or withdraw money. Get a spotlight on your spending: See what you’ve spent instantly with real-time payment notifications. 3 month interest holiday on the first £500 of an arranged overdraft. Best British Bank and Best Current Account in 2020 at the British Bank Awards. Awarded 5 stars by Defaqto. Bank is registered with the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), so any money you keep will be fully protected, up to £85,000
Why we like it: A bank account that can build credit history. No credit check during sign up. Apply straight from your mobile. Instant online decision. Get your Contactless Debit Mastercard within 3-5 working days. Add Creditbuilder onto your account and it could help build your credit rating at no extra cost. Deposit cash into your account at any Post Office UK branch. Money is available in your account immediately. Manage your account 24/7 from any device with the banking app - get real time balance information, statements, add payees send payments and apply for extras. Automatic payment alerts. UK based Customer Services Team. Your money is protected up to £85,000 by the FSCS (Financial Services Compensation Scheme)
Why we like it: Earn 0.30% AER (variable) interest on balances up to a maximum of £20,000. Up to 3% cashback on household bills - 1% on council tax bills, Mobile and home phone bills, broadband and paid-for TV packages, and Santander monthly mortgage payments. 2% on Gas and electricity bills, Santander Home Insurance premiums and Santander Life Insurance premiums, and 3% on water bills. Monthly fee of £4. Cashback capped at £5 for each cashback tier each month. Must pay in £500 pm. Bank is registered with the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), so any money you keep will be fully protected, up to £85,000
Why we like it: Can be opened by or on behalf of any child up to the age of 18. Debit or cash card available for those aged between 13 and 18. Monthly interest. No monthly fee. For children under age 13, the account must be opened in trust and managed by an adult (trustee). If you’re aged between 13 and 18 years old and live permanently in the UK you can apply online by telephone or in branch. No overdraft facility. 1% interest on the entire balance once the balance is £100, 2.00% AER/1.98% gross (variable) on the entire balance once the balance is £1,500, 3.00% AER/2.96% gross (variable) on the entire balance once the balance is £1,500 or over (up to a maximum of £2,000). Bank is registered with the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), so any money you keep will be fully protected, up to £85,000
Compare Bank of Scotland Current Accounts
Bank of Scotland offer a range of current accounts for all needs. You can add the free ‘Vantage’ reward to any of their accounts, which allows you to earn earn 3% AER (2.96% Gross) variable interest on your balance of £3,000 - £5,000.
To qualify for this, you must pay at least £1000 into your account each calendar month, stay in credit (above £0) during the monthly billing period and pay at least two different Direct Debits from your account each calendar month. This is a great option if you can meet the requirements, as otherwise Bank of Scotland does not pay interest on your balance.
All Bank of Scotland accounts offer the following:
- Access to Internet and Mobile Banking, 24-hour telephone services as well as any of their branches in Scotland
- A great range of tools you can add to your account, such as control to stop you going overdrawn
- A VISA debit card enabled for contactless payments
- Current Account Switch Guarantee
- Free mobile text alerts
- Arranged Overdraft
Their accounts include:
Classic Account
This is a basic bank account which does everything you would expect from a standard account, such as making payments and setting up Direct Debits.
This account comes with an overdraft with a £25 buffer at 0% EAR variable interest. The overdraft interest rate on the remainder would be 19.89% EAR variable. A monthly overdraft usage fee of £6 does apply.
Silver Account
This account comes with a charge of £9.95 a month but comes with added value benefits.
These include:
- European travel insurance for you and your family including winter sports cover (for account holders under 65)
- AA breakdown cover with roadside assistance and accident management
- Mobile phone insurance
- Card loss assistance
This account comes with a 0% interest buffer of £50 and the remainder will be 19.89% EAR variable. A Monthly Overdraft Usage Fee of £6 will apply.
Platinum Account
This account comes with a charge of £17 a month but comes with added value benefits. These include:
- Worldwide travel insurance for you and your family including winter sports cover (for account holders under 80)
- AA breakdown cover with roadside assistance, relay, home start and accident management
- Mobile phone insurance
- Card loss assistance.
This account comes with a 0% interest rate on £300 and the remainder will be 19.89% EAR variable. A Monthly Overdraft Usage Fee of £6 will apply.
Overall Bank of Scotland offer some great options, particularly due to their optional ‘Vantage’ add-on which allows you to earn interest on any of these accounts. Users who have separate insurance policies and desire a higher rate of 0% interest free overdraft could save with the Silver and Platinum accounts.
