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Overdrafts

Posts tagged with "overdrafts"

7 June 2019 in Money

Win! FCA takes action on the overdraft market

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We’ve campaigned for years for an end to rip-off unarranged overdraft fees. Our guest, Chris Woolward, explains how the FCA is shaking up the market.

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19 December 2018 in Money

FCA: why we’re taking action on overdrafts

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Unarranged overdraft fees can be expensive and harmful – that’s why we’re proposing a radical redesign, says Christopher Woolard, Director of Strategy and Competition at the Financial Conduct Authority.

(more on overdrafts…)

23 May 2018 in Money

How do we tackle extortionate unarranged overdraft fees?

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said it will be looking into the high-cost credit sector, which includes overdrafts, next month. But is this too little too late, asks our guest author Rachel Reeves MP?

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1 January 2018 in Home & Energy

What can you expect from our campaigns in 2018?

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2018 campaigns

2017 was yet another busy year for Which? campaigns. Take a look back at last year’s achievements and find out what’s in store for 2018…

(more on Which? campaigns…)

1 March 2017 in Money

Budget 2017: how can it help the five million ‘working and struggling’?

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UK money worries

Millions of households in the UK are worried about their finances. But what can be done to change this?  (more on Budget 2017…)

8 February 2017 in Money

Is it fair to allow banks to cash in on vulnerable customers?

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Overdrawn

Last summer, Which? research showed the high cost of unarranged overdrafts and how these charges can hit banks’ vulnerable customers the hardest. Rachel Reeves MP joins us to explain why action on these charges is long overdue…

(more on unarranged overdrafts…)

9 August 2016 in Money

Can the CMA’s banking remedies deliver better banking?

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Bank fix

After a near two-year-long probe into the banking sector, the Competition and Markets Authority has today published its proposals to shake up banking. But will it be enough?

(more on banking remedies…)

9 July 2016 in Money

Unarranged overdraft fees that cost more than a payday loan

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Overdrawn

When people face a shortfall in their finances, they probably turn to their bank first. But it might surprise you to know we’ve found unarranged overdrafts that cost more than a payday loan.
(more about overdraft charges…)

10 April 2016 in Money

How would you improve banking services?

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Bank charges

The CMA has issued its possible remedies for retail banking, but we’re not convinced it has gone far enough. So how would you improve banking for customers?

(more on banking)

2 October 2015 in Money

Banks CAN be better – now’s the time for transformation

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Broken money bank

Are you satisfied with your bank or could it make changes to improve the service you get? We think banks have a lot of work to do, so we’re calling on the regulator to take action…

(more about better banks…)

30 August 2014 in Money

When banking fees creep up on you…

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For anyone who manages the household finances, you’ll understand the frustration of a bill arriving just days before the money you need to pay it with has reached your account. And then the fees start to hit.

(more about banking fees…)

5 March 2014 in Money

Charging to use a current account? It’s not for me

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Chequebook and bank card

The introduction of current account charges has been suggested as the remedy to a variety of financial ills over the years. Most recently, it’s been proposed to tackle banking transparency – but is this the solution?

(more about current account charges…)

17 January 2014 in Money

The case of calculation impossible with overdraft fees

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Confused student

If you go overdrawn, have you ever worked out how much it’s costing you? Do you wait for your bank to tell you how much it’s charging you each month and keep your fingers crossed that it’s not too painful?

(more about overdraft fees..)

29 November 2013 in Money

Is your bank account right for you?

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Blue piggy bank opportunity

Have you ever asked yourself if you’re with the right bank? Our research shows you could be losing thousands of pounds in fees and charges, yet many can’t easily compare accounts to switch.

(more about bank accounts…)

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