Bank Accounts - Which?

Bank accounts advice guides

Switch to a better current account by comparing credit interest rates, overdraft charges and minimum monthly funding rules.

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Best bank accounts

Compare interest rates and overdraft charges to find a Best Rate current account and discover which banks are rated - and hated - by their customers.

How to find the best joint bank account

How to make the most of a joint account and avoid common pitfalls.

29 November 2022

Best children's bank accounts

Children can open a current account from as young as age 11. We've rated the best bank accounts for under-18s.

16 May 2023

Best debit cards to use abroad

In this guide, we outline the fees and charges you face when using your debit card for purchases and cash withdrawals overseas.

25 April 2023

Challenger and mobile banks

Find out how the new wave of digital banks, such as Monzo, Starling and Revolut, are aiming to shake up the banking sector

3 March 2023

Business bank accounts

Compare leading business bank accounts for sole traders and limited companies, with an in-depth comparison of perks, fees and overdraft charges.

12 January 2023

How to open a bank account online

You can open a bank account online in less than ten minutes, but what documents do you need and what happens if the bank turns you down?

14 September 2022

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