Banking Information
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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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Should you get a joint bank account?
If you and your partner share finances, then a joint bank account could be for you.
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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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Checking your account on the go with mobile banking
Online banking has become much simpler with the rise of smartphones, but how can you stay safe when checking your account through your mobile?
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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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Are you paying for your free bank account?
The Current Account Switch service is launching soon. Here at thinkmoney, we've looked through our research to find out whether free bank accounts are really right for some customers.
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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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Savings account - interest rates or access?
When you're choosing a bank account for your savings, you may have to choose between higher interest or easy access to your money. Read more here.
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Sophisticated online bank account hacking uncovered
The BBC reports on a new sophisticated hacking technique called 'Man in the Browser' (MitB) which allows criminals to steal money from your bank account without your knowledge.
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£250,000 appears in your bank account - what would you do?
It might sound like a dream come true to find a quarter of a million pounds in your bank account, but for Leo Benedictus, it was a stressful experience.
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Advantages & disadvantages of a joint bank account
Joint bank accounts are designed to let couples manage their money together - from paying joint bills and the rent/mortgage, to all the other expenses they'll have to take care of. But what exactly are the advantages and disadvantages of joint bank accounts, and how do they compare with single current accounts?
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When is the right time to open a joint bank account?
We look at the reasons people choose to open joint bank accounts with their partners and ask 'when is the right time to open a joint account'?
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