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Virgin Money will close another 39 bank branches this year, almost a third of its network, with the firm claiming that more customers are choosing online banking over in-person visits. Below we list the branches disappearing and what the alternatives are if you still want face-to-face banking.
21 July 2023
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If you need to call your bank, just dial 159. That's the message MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis gave in the second episode of his new series of The Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV.
1 October 2021
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App-based bank Monzo has launched a packaged account – 'Monzo Premium' – with a £15 monthly fee. It offers new features including travel and mobile phone insurance and a metal card – but is it worth it?
20 October 2020

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