Banking Information

Halifax is changing to Lloyds: What the rebrand means for customers
Halifax has been helping people to save, borrow and buy for more than 170 years. Now the brand is disappearing for good and will become Lloyds. Here we explain what it means for customers.
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You might be eligible for pension credit: have you had your letter?
A trial launched by the Department for Work and Pensions will encourage pensioners receiving housing benefit to also apply for pension credit.
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Why is digital banking the future?
Digital banking is taking over traditional banking. Find out why switching up the way you bank can help you improve your finances.
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Cashing in: the benefits of a cashless society
Would you be better off in a world without cash?
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What's a sort code?
We’ll take you through what the numbers actually mean.
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What you need to know about standing orders
Recipients of standing orders should now receive the money within two hours.
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What's the difference between Section 75 and chargeback?
We look at the different protection available when you spend on your debit or credit card.
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What can you do if a cheque bounces?
Make sure the money gets to where it needs to go.
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Your last RBS branded statement
You will no longer receive statements from RBS.
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What is the difference between a debit card and a credit card?
Those little pieces of plastic don't all do the same thing!
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What’s the difference between APR and AER?
It’s easy to be confused when financial terms like APR and AER sound alike. Here, we explain the difference between the two.
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What you should know about making big cash withdrawals
We walk you through the problems you might face when wanting to make a big cash withdrawal.
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What do the long numbers on your credit or debit card mean?
We’re tackling the mystery of what the long numbers on your card mean in our guide.
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Apple Pay launches in the UK – find out how you could use it
Are you an iPhone 6 user? You could now use your phone to shop.
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Update on the ongoing RBS problems
An Update on the ongoing RBS problems.
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Are bank charges pushing you into an unauthorised overdraft?
hen you’ve just missed a direct debit, receiving a penalty charge from your bank that pushes you into an unauthorised overdraft could make a bad situation worse
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Student bank accounts: what should you look out for?
When choosing a student bank account, it may help to look out for a number of important features.
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Average bank account balance 'increased 18% in first quarter'
The first three months of the year were good for savers, with the average savings balance increasing by 18% on the previous quarter.
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