Banks

Consumers are being warned to look out for automated phone calls pretending to be from their bank or card company, after a wave of reports of similar scams. 

A driver who got the date of her speeding fine wrong when doing a quick price check on a comparison site was shocked to see the premium on her existing policy jump by almost £50 after her insurer was automatically told. Her story shows why you should NEVER 'guesstimate' your info when comparing insurance quotes, even if you're just checking prices and don't plan to buy a policy.

Banks will now have to publish how likely their customers are to recommend them for customer service as part of new measures designed to make it simpler for consumers to compare and switch.

Lloyds Bank is dramatically scaling back the benefits of its Avios Rewards credit card, cutting the number of Avios points existing customers can earn by up to two thirds and scrapping its free flight upgrade offer.

Halifax is cutting the monthly rewards it offers on two of its current accounts from October, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal.

Increasing numbers of current-account holders are switching banks, with almost one million switches taking place in the last 12 months according to the latest figures - here's how your bank fared and how to bag up to £185 in vouchers for switching.

Tesco Bank customers have been left unable to access their mobile or internet banking this afternoon - the second outage in six weeks.

The best savings account rates have barely risen since November's base rate rise, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal, suggesting savers are not being given a fair deal.

Tesco Bank has 'paused' charging its credit card customers a 3.99% fee if they spend via a Curve debit card and has promised to refund those who've already been charged, following a customer outcry.

A new service which lets friends and family report the death of an individual to several banks, building societies and other financial firms via just one online form has been launched.