Compare current accounts

Overwhelmed by the number of current accounts on the market, and how to distinguish between them? You can use the table below to see how different accounts compare:

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Product FeaturesLevel
Gross annual effective rate of interest payable on a credit balance of £1 or £50gross AER - £1/£500.25% or higher
Gross annual effective rate of interest payable on a credit balance of £2,500gross AER - £2,5000.25% or higher
The highest interest rate of the account is only payable on balances up to the amount citedmax balance high interest£2,500 or higher
The minimum amount that must be deposited into the account every monthminimum monthly depositless than £1,000
The compulsory monthly fee that is charged. Those accounts offering free in credit banking have the entry 0monthly account fee£0
Effective Annual Rate of interest charged on authorised overdrafts. A value of unlimited has been used for accounts which have a negotiable interest rateauthorised O/D rate-APR/EARless than 15%
Effective Annual Rate of interest charged on unauthorised overdraftsunauth O/D rate-APR/EARless than 18%
The amount of any interest free overdraft offeredinterest free O/D limit£1 or higher
Internet banking availableinternet bankingavailable
Branch banking availablebranch bankingavailable
Post Office banking availablepost office bankingavailable
Travel insurance incentive offeredIncentive Travel Insuranceoffered
Cash back incentive to open accountcashback incentivemore than £20
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19 March 2010
For a comprehensive listing of current account providers click here source: Defaqto


Please note:

  • Defaqto prides itself on the timeliness and accuracy of its data; but details can change so please ensure you read the small print of any account before you make a final decision.
  • Find.co.uk has chosen these levels as typical, based on the range of accounts available within the market place. Information sourced from Defaqto.

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