Banking
Barclays
Our Online Bank Buys *
| Rate (AER) | Minimum Balance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A & L | 6.50% | £1 |  |
| HSBC | 6.00% | £1 | |
| A & L | 1.00% | £1 | |
| First Direct | 0.00% | £1 | |
| * Based on £500 Credit and is a limited guide to the market | |||
Barclays offers a range of packaged current accounts alongside its standard fee-free current account.
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Like the other big banks, Barclays pays only a nominal rate of interest on credit balances on its current account.
If you want a few perks with your current account you may want to consider a packaged account for a monthly fee. The Barclays Additions Active account includes worldwide multi-trip family travel insurance.
Barclays also offers accounts for students and graduates, with an interest-free overdraft facility. The overdraft limit depends on year of study, subject to status and application.
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Last updated July 2008
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