What to look for in extra debit and credit cards Heading out with just one card can be risky. As July’s global IT crisis showed, when many businesses were unable to take cards, you could be stuck being unable to pay at all. But there are other ti…
Read MoreWe’ve asked the UK’s biggest providers how customers can get in touch to protect their accounts If your smart phone gets stolen, you need to act quickly. One of the first things you should do is report the theft to your banks and financial providers, t…
Read MoreOur exclusive research has revealed your biggest pet peeves As a nation, we tend to be somewhat loyal to our banks and other providers. But our latest research with our sister site Smart Money People has shown us what it would take to make you ditch th…
Read MoreThis packaged account costs £19 per month Halifax Ultimate Reward is a packaged bank account. It gets a bundle of insurances that could save you money on getting them individually. Here’s what you get with the Halifax Ultimate Reward account. Hal…
Read MoreA widespread IT issue has impacted online and contactless payments Early on Friday morning, news of a global IT outage affecting some banks, media outlets, airlines and more was reported. One consequence is that some shops, including Waitrose, Morrison…
Read MoreThe latest news to help you get the most from your bank account. Here’s my monthly update sharing changes for leading UK current accounts, as well as some of the relevant articles you might have missed on the blog. July’s bank account updat…
Read MoreGet travel, phone and breakdown cover with your bank account Lloyds Platinum is a packaged bank account where you pay a set price for a bundle of insurance policies – but will it save you money? Here’s what you need to know. Club Lloyds Platinum …
Read MoreShould you upgrade to get travel cover? Lloyds has two packaged bank accounts, Silver and Platinum. Each one gets you a bundle of insurance policies for a set price. But will it save you any money? Club Lloyds Silver vs Lloyds Silver You can convert th…
Read MoreIf your pickpockets make off with your phone, follow these steps Phone theft is rife – especially in cities. If your phone is stolen, it’s not just inconvenient. Canny crooks can also reset your passwords, get into your banking apps and steal you…
Read MoreTop tips to protect your data and banking apps in case your phone’s ever stolen These days we use our phones for so much more than just calling and texting. If your phone falls into the wrong hands, sophisticated crooks could access your ba…
Read MoreThe latest news to help you get the most from your savings account. Here’s my monthly update sharing changes at leading UK savings accounts, as well as some of the articles you might have missed on the site. July’s savings update video July…
Read MoreThe crook also took out a £15,000 Halifax loan at 5am These days, losing your phone is more than just an inconvenience. And as Andrew Merritt, a member of the Be Clever With Your Cash Facebook community, discovered – it can be financially de…
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