Monzo and Starling are the two most talked-about digital banks in the UK, and for good reason. Both are fully licensed banks, both offer fee-free current accounts, and both are protected by the FSCS up to £85,000. Monzo has built a reputation on powerful budgeting tools, savings pots, and a paid-tier ecosystem that rewards loyal … Read more
Chase UK has made a strong case for itself as a free digital current account. There is no monthly fee, no foreign transaction charges on spending abroad, Apple Pay and Google Pay are both supported, and the linked easy-access saver offered a genuinely competitive boosted rate when we tested it. For most people who want … Read more
Chip has built a loyal following by offering some of the most competitive easy-access rates on the UK market, paired with a slick app, automatic saving nudges, and round-up features that make saving feel almost effortless. FSCS protection is in place via its partner bank, so your money is covered up to £85,000. For straightforward, … Read more
Tide has built a solid reputation as a quick-to-open business account, particularly for freelancers, sole traders and small limited companies that need invoicing tools and expense cards without fuss. Onboarding takes minutes, the app is clean, and the multiple plan tiers mean you can layer on features as your business grows. That said, three specific … Read more
Starling Bank has built a strong reputation as one of the UK’s leading digital current accounts. The account costs nothing to maintain, charges no fees on spending or cash withdrawals abroad, and comes backed by full FSCS protection up to £85,000. Its customer support consistently tops independent satisfaction surveys, and the app is polished without … Read more
Zopa Bank’s Biscuit Current Account punches well above its weight for a no-fee account. The 2% AER in-credit interest on every penny of your balance, up to 4% cashback on Direct Debits, and a linked Regular Saver paying 7.10% AER make it genuinely hard to beat on paper. For a salary account that also earns … Read more
Revolut has come a long way. Multi-currency spending across 150-plus currencies, real-time analytics, built-in savings vaults and competitive international transfers make it a genuinely useful account for frequent travellers and people who move money across borders regularly. We have used it ourselves and the app experience is slick. That said, three specific gaps push a … Read more
Wise has built a strong reputation for holding and converting 40+ currencies at the mid-market rate, making it genuinely useful for expats, frequent travellers, and anyone sending money internationally. The transparent fee structure and local bank details in multiple currencies are real advantages that few rivals can fully match. That said, three specific gaps push … Read more
Monzo has built one of the UK’s most polished current accounts: the app is genuinely excellent, budgeting pots are useful day-to-day, and the instant spending notifications have set the bar for every competitor. For the majority of people who want a free, feature-rich account managed entirely from their phone, Monzo delivers. That said, three gaps … Read more
What the Halifax Everyday Saver is, and who should consider it The Halifax Everyday Saver is an easy-access variable-rate savings account offered by Halifax, one of the UK’s oldest and most recognisable high-street banks. It sits firmly in the mainstream retail savings market: no lock-in periods, no minimum monthly deposits, no complex eligibility requirements. You … Read more