Bank accounts advice guides

Switch to a better current account by comparing credit interest rates, overdraft charges and minimum monthly funding rules.

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Best bank accounts

Compare interest rates and overdraft charges to find a Best Rate current account and discover which banks are rated - and hated - by their customers.

Best joint bank accounts 2024

How to make the most of a joint account and avoid common pitfalls.

20 October 2023

Best children's bank accounts 2024

We reveal the accounts for under-18s that take pocket money to the next level, and explain prepaid cards, spending controls and safety.

6 April 2024

Best debit cards to use abroad 2024

We reveal the best banks for fee-free spending on your holiday and the expensive mistakes to avoid.

1 October 2024

Challenger and mobile banks

Find out how the new wave of digital challengers such as Monzo, Starling and Revolut are aiming to shake up the banking sector

4 June 2024

How to open a bank account online

You can open a bank account online in less than ten minutes, but what documents do you need and what happens if the bank turns you down?

23 August 2023

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