Good Money Guide’s 2026 Banking Survey reveals that trust in UK banks remains surprisingly strong, despite concerns about branch closures, the growing use of artificial intelligence and the returns customers receive on their savings. More than eight in ten customers said they trust their main bank completely or mostly to act in their financial interests.
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Lloyds Bank is offering first-time buyers the chance to buy a home with a deposit of just £5,000 – potentially allowing buyers to borrow as much as £295,000. At first glance, that sounds remarkably generous. On a £300,000 property, a £5,000 deposit means borrowing £295,000, or more than 98% of the property’s value. So, what’s
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Zopa Bank has launched a new AI-powered banking service that allows customers to make payments, manage their money and carry out everyday banking tasks simply by asking the app. Called “Ask Zopa”, the new functionality is being introduced through Zopa’s Biscuit current account and uses natural language, memory and personalisation to provide what the digital
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XTB Cash ISA Alternatives You can get much better returns if you choose a stocks and shares ISA where your money is invested in the stock market. Richard BerryRichard is the founder of the Good Money Guide (formerly Good Broker Guide), one of the original investment comparison sites established in 2015. With a career spanning
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The FCA has secured commitments from the country’s biggest banks to improve access to basic UK bank accounts after finding widespread shortcomings in how vulnerable customers are treated. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said almost one in three interactions with customers seeking a basic bank account were rated as either “poor” or “very poor” during
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Lloyds Banking Group has announced that the Halifax brand will be phased out and replaced by Lloyds, ending one of the UK’s best-known high street banking names after 173 years. The move will see Halifax bank accounts, branches and digital banking gradually transition to the Lloyds brand, with branches expected to rebrand or consolidate with
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Is Wise a Bank? Short answer: no, it is not. The company does not hold a UK banking licence and balances are not protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). Long answer: Wise is not a bank as it does not lend out customer deposits to third parties. It is primarily a low-cost international
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Is Wise good for business banking? Read our review to see if you should use Wise as a business bank account and compare alternatives. Richard BerryRichard is the founder of the Good Money Guide (formerly Good Broker Guide), one of the original investment comparison sites established in 2015. With a career spanning two decades as
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Children’s bank accounts help young people learn how to manage money, save regularly and use a debit card responsibly. At Good Money Guide, we currently rank Nationwide FlexOne as the best bank account for children because it has no monthly fees, offers a debit card and provides useful money management features for younger customers. No
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Challenger bank Revolut has unveiled a market-leading 5% AER (variable) savings rate for new UK customers, putting it ahead of rivals in the battle for savers’ cash. The new offer is available on Revolut’s Instant Access Savings Account and applies to balances up to £25,000. Customers who sign up between 5 June and 4 August
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