On the hunt for the best bank account?

Hmm, before we launch into this we need to understand the phrase “best bank account” - it means something different to everyone searching - so let’s make a start…

What sort of bank account is right for you?

Lets’s face it, we all have different spending habits and this is usually shown in our bank balance - some of us are always in credit, some of us are constantly overdrawn (I’ve just put my hand up!) and the offers that banks put on the table usually take these factors into consideration. The competition for bringing in new customers, and keeping them, is fierce. Look at this way; have you recently told your bank that you’re moving your account to a competitor? If so, you’ll no doubt have had a barrage of info such as why it’s best to stay with your existing bank, more options that can save you money, explanations of why your new bank is ‘evil’… the list goes on. (When I say ‘evil’, I mean that you’re current bank will paint themselves as a shining example of how a bank works compared to their competition.) The bottom line: it’s never easy making a decision.

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