Bank charges
Banks agree code to help limit overdraft charges
Britain's major banks have agreed not to issue charges when customers exceed their overdraft limit by a small amount
21 November 2011
Beware cold callers who claim to be MoneySavingExpert.com
A spate of new imposters use the MoneySavingExpert.com name in a bout of bank charges scams. Beware and report to us.
6 September 2011
Santander still by far the worst bank for customer service
A poll of MoneySavingExpert.com users shows Santander is still bottom for service, with First Direct the best
25 August 2011
Crunch time for Olympic ticket payments
The 1.8 million fans who applied for tickets for next year's London 2012 Olympics have been told most payments will be taken by next week
25 May 2011
Guest Comment: Bank charges fight still alive
Bank charges reclaiming has largely fallen off the radar but Mike Dailly, from the Govan Law Centre, says it's not over
20 May 2011
Ensure you have the cash as Olympic ticket payments start
The 1.8m fans who applied for London 2012 Olympic tickets must ensure they have sufficient funds or risk getting hit with bank charges
16 May 2011
Bank charges higher than pricey payday loans
10 December 2010
RBS and Natwest to rejig bank charges
26 October 2010
FSA urged to improve financial complaints data
22 October 2010
Government moves towards bank charges pledge
15 October 2010
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