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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Can I have my wages paid into my partner’s account?
It’s possible to do this but there might be another way.
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Three steps to paying in cheques successfully
Here's how to pay cheques into your thinkmoney account.
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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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Can one person close a joint bank account?
Whether you’re splitting up or one of you has passed away, find out the rules.
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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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Can I get a bank account without a credit check?
A poor credit history might not necessarily stop you from getting a bank account.
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Banking customers to get online shared money dashboard
You might soon be able to access all your accounts from a single mobile app.
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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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Are bank accounts frozen on death?
Our blog will walk you through what happens to a bank account after death.
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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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