Banking

You don't need hundreds of pounds to get started. Some savers can open a Lifetime ISA with just £1 and benefit from a 25% Government bonus – but strict rules apply.

The £1 savings trick that could unlock a £1,000 Government bonus

Banks are dangling hundreds of pounds in free cash to tempt customers away - Santander has one of the best right now

Banks are dangling hundreds of pounds in free cash to tempt customers away - Santander has one of the best right now

Your bank could be costing you money - here’s what you could get to switch

The best fee-free travel cards can help holidaymakers avoid costly overseas charges while earning cashback and rewards on holiday spending.

The best fee-free travel cards can help holidaymakers avoid costly overseas charges while earning cashback and rewards on holiday spending.

Credit cards that let you spend abroad for free and reward you when you get home

Savers are being urged to review cash ISAs as record product choice and rising rates reshape the market.

Savers are being urged to review cash ISAs as record product choice and rising rates reshape the market.

Nationwide hikes rates as record 712 deals flood market and savers face key deadline

Major contactless rule change starts today. Here's what it means for your £100 limit

Major contactless rule change starts today. Here's what it means for your £100 limit

Major contactless rule change starts today - what it means for your £100 limit

Nearly half of UK credit card users pay interest every month. New 0% balance transfer deals lasting up to 38 months could help borrowers save £1,963.

Nearly half of UK credit card users pay interest every month. New 0% balance transfer deals lasting up to 38 months could help borrowers save £1,963.

The clever 38-month credit card trick that could save borrowers nearly £2000

New research shows just 24% of Brits have signed the signature strip on their credit or debit cards, leaving more than three-quarters carrying cards that may be technically invalid.

New research shows just 24% of Brits have signed the signature strip on their credit or debit cards, leaving more than three-quarters carrying cards that may be technically invalid.

Millions of UK cardholders at risk of fraud by forgetting one simple step

TSB has launched a new £200 offer, Lloyds Bank now offers £250 for Club Lloyds, HSBC offers a minimum of £250 for new switchers to its Premier Bank Account. Switching cash offers are also available from Nationwide, Santander and first direct.

TSB has launched a new £200 offer, Lloyds Bank now offers £250 for Club Lloyds, HSBC offers a minimum of £250 for new switchers to its Premier Bank Account. Switching cash offers are also available from Nationwide, Santander and first direct.

TSB, First Direct, HSBC, Lloyds, Nationwide and Santander all offering cash to switch

Martin Lewis has shared his top tips for bagging a £100 Nationwide Fairer Share bonus in 2026

Martin Lewis has shared his top tips for bagging a £100 Nationwide Fairer Share bonus in 2026

Martin Lewis explains how to boost your chance of £100 Nationwide Fairer Share payout

HSBC offering up to £750 for high-earning customers to switch banks

HSBC offering up to £750 for high-earning customers to switch banks

HSBC offering up to £750 for customers to switch banks from today - but be quick

Experts are heralding the Bank of England's decision to cut the base rate a welcome Christmas present for mortgage holders

Experts are heralding the Bank of England's decision to cut the base rate a welcome Christmas present for mortgage holders

Bank of England

'Early Christmas present' for borrowers as Bank of England cuts interest rates

All 327 HSBC branches will stay open until at least 2027, the bank has pledged

All 327 HSBC branches will stay open until at least 2027, the bank has pledged

All 327 HSBC branches that will stay open until at least 2027 confirmed

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons.

What do ISA and LISA changes mean for savers and does it affect existing accounts?

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons.

Budget cash ISA limit cut to £12,000 may not encourage investment say experts

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert, has shared news that the savings safety limit is to increase for all accounts from December 1

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert, has shared news that the savings safety limit is to increase for all accounts from December 1

Martin Lewis' key savings safety update happening on December 1 for all accounts

More than 1.1m people over pension age could pay income tax on savings accounts

More than 1.1m people over pension age could pay income tax on savings accounts

Over 1 million pensioners set for income tax on savings

Halifax is closes more high street branches as experts say 'it comes at a cost' to some older customers

Halifax is closes more high street branches as experts say 'it comes at a cost' to some older customers

Halifax closing more high street branches as experts say 'it comes at a cost'

Digital bank Zopa account offers 7.1 per cent interest and cashback for its new Biscuit account

Digital bank Zopa account offers 7.1 per cent interest and cashback for its new Biscuit account

New bank account offers 7.1 per cent interest and cashback

There's now an easy way to cancel bank transfers with an 'Undo Payment' function

There's now an easy way to cancel bank transfers with an 'Undo Payment' function

New 'Undo Payments' feature allows customers to cancel a bank transfer

Earn while you spend with cashback offers, credit cards, bank accounts and apps

Earn while you spend with cashback offers, credit cards, bank accounts and apps

7 ways to earn while you shop with the best cashback offers

A third of Britons risk losing out on up to £20,000 in tax-free savings because they don’t have an ISA (Individual Savings Account), says new research

A third of Britons risk losing out on up to £20,000 in tax-free savings because they don’t have an ISA (Individual Savings Account), says new research

Cash ISA allowance for 2025 and how to make the most of the new tax year

There's a warning for anyone with an overdraft about high interest charges

There's a warning for anyone with an overdraft about high interest charges

Warning for Santander, HSBC, Nationwide, Lloyds and Halifax customers

Nationwide, Barclays, Lloyds Bank and Halifax have all been hit by service outages which left customers unable to access funds on or just after payday in recent months

Nationwide, Barclays, Lloyds Bank and Halifax have all been hit by service outages which left customers unable to access funds on or just after payday in recent months

Nationwide apologises to customers after payday outage causes delays

Barclays customers are to see returns on investment drop, experts have warned

Barclays customers are to see returns on investment drop, experts have warned

Warning for Barclays customers following Bank of England announcement

Nationwide headquarters in Pipers Way, Swindon

Nationwide headquarters in Pipers Way, Swindon

Nationwide £100 Fairer Share payout - Martin Lewis shares his tips

Contactless payments could increase over the current £100 limit

Contactless payments could increase over the current £100 limit

New rules could remove £100 limit on contactless payments

Nationwide has increased its minimum income on one of its key mortgages

Nationwide has increased its minimum income on one of its key mortgages

Nationwide mortgage changes 'a kick in the teeth' for buyers, say brokers

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has shared his advice on the best zero per cent balance transfer credit cards this January

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has shared his advice on the best zero per cent balance transfer credit cards this January

Martin Lewis advice on zero per cent balance transfer credit cards

New family pension pots could help couples - women in particular - to save for older age with more certainty

New family pension pots could help couples - women in particular - to save for older age with more certainty

The pension change that could help millions of women

Banks will pay customers to switch their current accounts

Banks will pay customers to switch their current accounts

The banks that'll give you up to £200 to switch this Christmas

Scottish bank fined millions for poor treatment of customers

Scottish bank fined millions for poor treatment of customers

TSB bank fined millions for poor treatment of customers

Louise May has been left frustrated by delays to an attempt to opening a bank account for the community centre in Wroughton

Louise May has been left frustrated by delays to an attempt to opening a bank account for the community centre in Wroughton

Frustration with bank stops community centre creating account

Lloyds in Old Town will close its doors next summer.

Lloyds in Old Town will close its doors next summer.

Call for banking hub in Swindon following Lloyds closure

Santander sign. Credit: PA

Santander sign. Credit: PA

Santander announces major change to Wiltshire branches - See if you're affected

HMRC are warning thousands face having benefits stopped on April 6. Picture: PA

HMRC are warning thousands face having benefits stopped on April 6. Picture: PA

Thousands face having benefits stopped warns HMRC - here's how to avoid it