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Current accounts

Current accounts

Compare current accounts with Confused.com

A free and independent comparison service
Compare current accounts from leading providers such as First Direct, Santander, The Co-op, Nationwide and Natwest
Find out about different types of current accounts, whether it's high interest, basic, overdraft facilities or student accounts you're after

Current accounts - what you need to know

Almost everyone has a current account with a bank or building society for their day to day financial needs such as being paid your salary, paying your bills, buying food and getting the occasional pair of shoes. But not everyone realises there are several different kinds of current accounts. These are:

High Interest – For those who are never in their overdraft, they could earn a better interest rate on their current account cash
Overdraft – Better overdraft rates for those who need it, because sometimes life crams so much into one month that your outgoings end up bigger than your income
Packaged – Accounts with an annual fee but with added bonuses like discounted travel/mobile/car insurance etc.
Student – Accounts tailored for students that include special offers such interest/fee free overdrafts

Many banks and building societies are offering competitive deals for current accounts. Confused.com could help you sort the wheat from the chaff –we’ll show you a range of current account offers for you and tailored to your requirements. 9/10 people would recommend us to a friend*, so why not get a current account quote with us today?

**Research conducted by Confused.com. Out of 3,324 respondents, 95.8% said they would recommend Confused.com to a friend (October 2012 - March 2013).

See below for more information on current accounts.

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I was amazed at how easy it was to save over £450 and get rewarded with nectar points too! The perfect win win situation!
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Marcia Clarke Mar 2013

Confused.com was quick and easy to use, and has saved me £200 in comparison with my renewal offer through my previous provider
Kerry Feb 2013

Clear comparisons on price and benefits.
Alan Hakin May 2013

I was a bit daunted about entering into car insurance online but I insured with a reputable company and completed all paperwork online with ease.
Betty Collins May 2013

Your website saved me an unbelievable £1,400 pounds on my renewal quote. Better than all the other competitors sites.
Charandeep Narula, Middlesex May 2010

Myself and my wife used Confused.com to buy our car insurance and between us saved £400 in a year. Fantastic!
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I wish I had known of this website before, it's an excellent service, saved me a lot of money, I will definitely be using it for other services. I have mentioned it to my family/friends. Well done. Edlin
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Malcolm Turner-Morgan May 2013

I found it easy to follow to get and make my final choice of which insurance company to go with. It was straight forward and saved time and money in making my final selection, with of course the added bonus of Nectar points.
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Why compare current accounts with confused.com?

Whether you’re looking to change your bank account to take advantage of the different kinds available, or you need a new one to reflect a change in your life (getting a joint account, for example), Confused.com could help not only with finding an account, but switching as well. It’s actually pretty easy to switch current accounts in the UK, and our Help and Tips section tells you what you need to do.

Confused.com lists accounts from a variety of current account providers, including HSBC, First Direct, Santander, NatWest, RBS, and others.

Some important information about this page
This service is provided by Crate Interactive limited. We provide an independent service free of charge but will receive a commission from the brokers and creditors we refer you to. Advertising disclosure.

Confused Current Accounts is arranged and administered by Crate Enterprises, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered office; 2nd Floor 112 – 116, Old Street, London, EC1V 9BG. Registered in England, No. 7406028.

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