Costs and conditions
Monthly fees, transaction charges, interest and the conditions behind headline offers.
Start with a banking style
Not sure where to begin? Compare different types of banks.
Digital banksApp-based accounts with mobile tools and no branches.High street banksBranch access with established UK banking providers.Business banksAccounts for sole traders, companies and growing teams.Student banksStudent accounts, overdrafts, incentives and everyday access.
Explore all banking routes Compare by what you need
Choose a category to find the right accounts and features for you.
Current accountsCompare fees, access, overdrafts and switching offers.Savings accountsCheck rates, access rules, account types and protection.Borrowing and overdraftsUnderstand borrowing costs, limits and eligibility.Credit cardsCompare card types, fees, rates and practical features.Travel bankingLook at overseas spending, withdrawals and exchange costs.FSCS protectionSee how eligible deposits are protected and where limits apply.
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What we actually look at
Eligibility
Age, residency, account-use and product requirements that affect who can apply.
Protection
Whether eligible deposits are FSCS protected or customer money follows safeguarding rules.
Everyday access
Apps, branches, cash services, card controls and the ways customers manage their account.
Support
Contact routes, emergency help and what happens when something goes wrong.
Limitations
The practical restrictions, trade-offs and exclusions that can be easy to miss.
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