Bank account

Millions are now being told when making a bank transfer online or by phone if the name of the person they think they're paying doesn't match the actual name on the account. The new 'Confirmation of Payee' scheme is designed to combat scammers and guard against customer errors – and while not all banks have the system in place, if yours has, you'll likely see it next time you set up a new payee.

NatWest's app-only bank account Bó is to shut down – less than six months after it launched.

Some 145 million old-style £1 coins still haven't been returned to the Royal Mint, more than 18 months after they went out of circulation – here's how to make them spendable again. 

Halifax is to change the fees it charges on its Ultimate Reward packaged bank account from November, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal. If you spend a lot on your debit card or have a high account balance you could pay less, but many who don't meet the criteria will pay more – we've full info and analysis.

First Direct is getting rid of the £10/month fee on its popular 1st Account current account next month.

Barclays will increase the cost of its Blue Rewards scheme from £3 to £4 per month this summer, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal.

Santander will let customers use voice recognition technology instead of security numbers to prove their identities when using telephone banking.

TSB has announced it's cutting the interest rate on its Classic Plus current account from 5% to 3% this summer – and it's temporarily reviving its £75 switching incentive for those who refer friends and family to the bank.