Compare Current Accounts
Compare the features of some of the best current accounts and their interest rates and fees, to see if you could switch to a better deal.
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What should I consider before comparing current accounts?
It’s worth thinking about how you plan to use your current account. Consider your money flow – what amounts do you estimate putting in and taking out each month? Will you need an overdraft? Do you move money often? These sorts of things will help you narrow down your options and help you find the current account with the right features for your lifestyle.
Once you’ve decided which type of current account is best for you, here are the things you need to consider, to narrow your search for the right account:
- Interest rates
- Overdraft (including limits and interest rates)
- Cashback
- Rewards and other benefits
- Monthly account fees
- Contactless payments
- Mobile and online banking access
The best current account is different for everyone, with your financial situation being unique to you. By comparing accounts with Compare the Market, we hope that you can find the right fit for you.
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santander
1|2|3 Current Account
- From 12 April 2021 monthly interest of 0.30% AER/gross (variable) on balances up to £20,000. Before 12 April 2021 you’ll receive 0.60% AER/gross (variable) interest on balances up to £20,000
- Arranged Overdraft facility (subject to status) – learn more in the ‘Overdrafts and charges’ section below
- Up to 3% cashback on selected household bills, capped at £5 each cashback tier each month
- 1|2|3 World offers
- Earn up to 15% cashback with Retailer Offers. Just switch on, choose your offers and shop with any of your Santander cards
 | Account Fee | Arranged overdraft interest and charges | Deposits | Cashback | Bank |
1|2|3 Current Account | £4-5/month | 39.94% APR/ EAR (variable) | Pay at least £500/month | Cashback 1-3% cashback | |
1|2|3 Lite Current Account | £2/month | pre-agreed limit | Pay at least £500/month | 3% | |
Everyday Current Account | Free | pre-agreed limit | Any Amount | 3% |
Starling Personal Current Account
- Seamless switching. Move all your finances over to Starling in a few taps by using the Current Account Switch Service (CASS).
- Lock your card with a tap. Use the app to lock your card if it goes missing – and block gambling transactions and payment methods, too.
- No fees overseas. Use both your card and ATMs freely when you travel, with no extra charges from us.
- All your admin, in the app. Change your address, cancel your card, set up new accounts and more.
- Send money internationally. With no hidden fees, and at a competitive rate.
- Lending, reimagined. Control your overdraft in-app (if eligible), with a market leading rate of 15% APR* (variable), and no hidden fees or unfair unarranged charges. Need to borrow a bit more? Our personal loans are fairly priced and easily managed from your mobile.
 | Account Fee Free | Arranged overdraft interest and charges 15%, 25% and 35% EAR (variable) | Unarranged overdraft 0.00 | Interest Get 0.05% AER on balances up to £85,000 |
Nationwide
Nationwide has 3 types of current account.
Representative Example:
39.9% APR Representative (variable). Based on an assumed arranged limit of £1,200 and an interest rate of 39.9% a year (variable)
 | Account Fee | Arranged overdraft interest and charges | Unarranged overdraft interest and charges | Interest Rate (AER) | |
FlexPlus | Loaded with perks and insurance, for £13/month | 39.9% APR Representative (variable) | not Available | ||
FlexDirect | Free | 39.9% APR Representative (variable) | Not Available | 0.24<2 | |
FlexAccount | Free | 39.9% APR Representative (variable) | Not Available | findout from bank |
TBS - Spend & Save account
Interest earned on your balance
No interest
 | Account Fee Free | Arranged overdraft interest and charges arranged overdraft | Unarranged overdraft arranged overdraft | Cashback £5 |
The Virgin Money Current Account
Paying 2.02% AER1 (2.00% gross1 per annum variable) on up to £1,000, interest paid monthly.
Linked savings account
0.50% AER1 (0.50% gross1 per annum variable) on your savings account, interest paid quarterly.
 | Account Fee Free | Arranged overdraft interest Per annum 18.29 - 34.05% | Unarranged overdraft Per annum 18.29 - 34.05% | Interest Rate 2.02% AER |
NatWest everyday bank account
Representative Example: Effective Annual Rate: 39.49% EAR (variable). Representative APR: 39.49% APR (variable). Assumed credit limit: £1,200.
 | Account Fee Free | Arranged overdraft interest subject to eligibility | Unarranged Overdraft Interest subject to eligibility | Interest Rate 1% AER |
Bank of scotland
Platinum Account – Representative Example
A variable representative rate of 67.7% APR
A variable annual interest rate of 39.9% EAR
Based on Borrowing £1,200
The APR includes monthly maintaining the account fees of £21 and an interest free amount of £50
Classic Account – representative example
A variable representative rate of 39.9% APR
A variable annual interest rate of 39.9% EAR
Based on Borrowing £1,200
 | Account Fee | Arranged overdraft interest | Unarranged Overdraft Interest | Interest Rate | Bank |
Classic Account | £0 monthly maintaining | A variable representative rate of 39.9% APR / EAR | subject to eligibility | 0.60 - 1.49% AER | |
Platinum Account | £21 monthly maintaining | A variable representative rate of 67.7% APR | subject to eligibility | 0.60 - 1.49% AER |
Barclay Current
Premier Current Account – Representative example
0% interest (variable) payable on arranged overdrafts up to £500. If you use an arranged overdraft above this amount the annual rate of interest is 35.0% (variable)
19.5% APR Representative (variable), based on a £1,200 overdraft balance
 | Account Fee | Arranged overdraft interest and charges | Unarranged overdraft interest and charges | Interest Rate (AER) | Bank |
Barclays Bank Account | No monthly account fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Premier Current Account | No monthly account fee | Our annual interest rate is 35.0% (variable) | N/A | N/A | |
Barclays Basic Current Account | No monthly account fee | N/A | N/A | N/A |