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How to get £300 from Barclays Bank’s market-leading current account switch offer

1st October 2026

Customers could get a £300 cash bonus by switching to Barclays Bank, or a higher £600 if they qualify for a Premier account. Find out how to qualify.

Customers could get a market-leading £300 cash bonus by switching to Barclays Bank, or a higher £600 if they qualify for a Premier account.

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21st September 2026

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Lloyds Bank launches £200 current account switch offer, but can it be beaten?

17th September 2026

After Lloyds Bank launched a £200 switch offer, customers now have even opportunities to earn £200 or more by moving their current account. Find out how to qualify and how this latest offer compares.

After Lloyds Bank launched a £200 switch offer, customers now have even opportunities to earn £200 or more by moving their current account.

Bank of England holds base rate at 3.75% despite mounting inflationary pressures

17th September 2026

However, many predict that the central bank could raise interest rates in November.

Higher £210 bonus available as first direct boosts switching offer

14th September 2026

For a limited time only, customers can get a £210 cash bonus by switching to first direct’s 1st account after the bank boosted its switch incentive. Find out how to qualify.

For a limited time only, customers can get a £210 cash bonus by switching to first direct’s 1st account after the bank boosted its switch incentive.

Receive up to £600 with Barclays’ new ISA switching offer

10th September 2026

Get up to £600 with Barclays' switching offer, and boost this by up to £150 when combining with the bank's new life insurance offer.

Nationwide upgrades bank account to offer £120 cashback

9th September 2026

When combined with the other perks, new FlexDirect holders could become nearly £500 better off over the course of a year.

Santander launches highly attractive £240 switching offer

1st September 2026

Customers could receive £240 when switching to a Santander Everyday Current Account and opening the provider's Regular Saver.

Top student bank account perks for 2026

19th August 2026

Discover where to find cash bonuses, takeaway vouchers, competitive interest-free overdrafts and the chance to win up to £100,000.

Chance to win up to £25,000 a month with Santander’s new prize draw

11th August 2026

Santander launches new prize draw with opportunities to win up to £25,000 per month, and a chance to win and additional £250,000 in December.

Bank of England base rate held at 3.75% for a fifth consecutive time

30th July 2026

However, mortgage borrowers and savers shouldn't be complacent.

Are you eligible to earn up to £300 by switching to The Co-operative Bank?

6th July 2026

The Co-operative Bank joins other providers in offering a £200 current account switch incentive, but existing customers could get a higher £300. Find out how to qualify.

The Co-operative Bank joins other providers in offering a £200 current account switch incentive, but existing customers could get a higher £300.

The Co-operative Bank scraps foreign card fees across all current accounts

29th June 2026

In a further boost ahead of the summer holidays, it’s also lowered the monthly fee on its Everyday Extra account (with perks worth over £640).

Bank of England holds base rate at 3.75% as US and Iran sign initial peace deal

18th June 2026

After holding the base rate at 3.75% for the fourth time, how could the initial peace deal between the US and Iran affect the Bank of England’s next steps? Learn more.

How could the initial peace deal between the US and Iran affect the Bank of England’s next steps?

UK inflation sticks at 2.8% in May despite rise in transport costs

17th June 2026

The annual rate of UK inflation unexpectedly remained at 2.8% in May, despite rising transport costs. Does this mean inflation won't rise by as much as previously feared?

The annual rate of UK inflation unexpectedly remained at 2.8% in May, despite rising transport costs. Find out what this means for your money.

HSBC offers current account switchers an attractive £220

15th June 2026

HSBC launches one of the most competitive cash rewards for switching to a standard current account.

Get £200 when switching to a Barclays Current Account

10th June 2026

Barclays Bank launches its summer deals for current account switchers - including a £200 bonus for switching to its standard Barclays Current Account, and perks worth up to £600 for its Premier Current Account. Learn more.

Barclays Bank launches its summer deals for current account switchers - including £200 bonus.

Slight reprieve for households as inflation slows to 2.8% in April

20th May 2026

UK inflation slowed from 3.3% in March 2026 to 2.8% in April, but this may only be a temporary dip as experts predict it to rise over the coming months. Find out more.

UK inflation slowed from 3.3% in March 2026 to 2.8% in April but, unfortunately for households, this may only be a temporary dip.

Get £200 with first direct’s boosted current account switch bonus

19th May 2026

first direct joins NatWest and Barclays Bank in offering one of the most attractive current account switching deals available.

Zopa doubles current account cashback to 4% - but how does it compare?

18th May 2026

Consumers could earn over £200 in interest and cashback with Zopa's Biscuit current account. But how does it compare with other accounts on the market?

NatWest increases current account switch bonus to £200

6th May 2026

This £200 current account switch bonus from NatWest is now one of the most competitive deals on the market. Find out how to qualify.

This £200 current account switch bonus from NatWest is now one of the most competitive deals on the market.

Bank of England holds base rate at 3.75%, but could an increase be on the cards?

30th April 2026

The Bank of England seems to be adopting a “wait and see” approach. Read more on what its latest decision could mean for you.

The Bank of England seems to be adopting a “wait and see” approach.

Higher fuel costs drive UK inflation up to 3.3% in March

22nd April 2026

The ONS announced that the annual rate of UK inflation rose to 3.3% in March 2026, reflecting the impact of the conflict in the Middle East. Find out what this means for your money.

The ONS announced that the annual rate of UK inflation rose to 3.3% in March 2026, reflecting the impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

New £100 cashback bonus launched on first direct Cash ISA

9th April 2026

Savers who deposit £10,000 or more into first direct’s Cash ISA could receive a £100 cash reward. When added to the bank’s £175 current account bonus, this means new customers could earn £275. Find out more about these offers.

Savers who deposit £10,000 or more into first direct’s Cash ISA could receive a £100 cash reward. Find out how to qualify for this offer.