We've put together this set of helpful guides and calculators to help you manage your own money better so you can enjoy life more. We understand that your money matters.
From current accounts to packaged bank accounts with extras such as phone or travel insurance, find out which bank account could help you to get the most out of your money.
Read about the types of bank account
Want to know about the benefits of a current account? Find out everything you need to know about opening a bank account here.
Read about what a current account is
This guide explains how your credit history can have an impact on the bank accounts available to you, how you can prepare to open a bank account and how you can manage a bank account to improve your credit rating.
Read about credit history and bank accounts
This guide explains how joint bank accounts work and how they can make paying for joint bills much easier and save you the task of transferring money between accounts.
Read about joint bank accounts
Unlike many standard current accounts, packaged bank accounts often come with a monthly fee. Read this guide to learn more about the benefits, the costs and what to consider before applying.
Read about packaged bank accounts
Use this calculator to see how much you’ll be charged when using an overdraft.
Read our guide to learn what you need to open a new bank account. We also look at the benefits of bank accounts, how long it may take to open one and how switching bank accounts work.
Read our guide on how to open a bank account
Some bank accounts come with features and extras such as travel insurance. Read this guide to learn how they work, what to look out for and what a pre-existing condition is.
Read our guide on bank accounts with travel insurance
If you’re new to banking, a bank account will provide somewhere safe and practical to get wages paid into. Read our guide to learn about bank accounts for 16 and 17 year olds and what you need to open one.
Read about bank accounts for 16 year olds
Read our guide to learn more about our current accounts for couples, students, holidaymakers and poor credit history, and the different features they offer.
Read about our best current accounts here
Read our guide to debit cards and learn how they work, how they are different to credit cards and how to setup contactless payments.
If you’re considering having more than one current account, then this guide is a good place to start. Learn about potential benefits, drawbacks and what to look out for when opening new current accounts here.
Read this guide to learn more about credit cards, how they work and what to look out for.
Read our guide on credit cards
This guide explains different types of credit cards that are typically available and which credit card (if any) may best suit your needs.
Read our guide on credit cards
This guide explains what a credit score is, how to check yours and how to improve it.
Read about how to improve your credit score
Our guide explains how to transfer all of your outstanding debt from an existing credit card to another credit card.
To make saving easier and more enjoyable, we've put together a list of 10 money-saving challenges designed for those who find it tough to save, helping you get financially fit in a fun way.
Explore and try out 10 popular money-saving challenges
A cash ISA is a type of savings account that allows you to earn tax-free interest on the money you save.
Regular savings accounts allow you to build up your savings whilst earning higher interest rates.
This guide explains what a fixed rate bond is and how it differs from others savings accounts.
Find out how to pay money into your savings account.
Read about paying into a savings account
Tips on the best ways to save money fast on debt, at the supermarket, online and more.
Find how much money you could save and the interest you will be paid. Try out our savings interest calculator.
This guide explains the main types of mortgages on offer, how they work and their pros and cons.
Read about the types of mortgage
Our guide to buying a home, what happens when and how to ensure a smooth process.
Read our guide to buying a house
Make sure you're aware of the different costs of buying a home to help you budget and save up enough.
Read about the costs of buying a home
We have experience helping people to buy their first home and we’re ready to support you all the way.
Read our guide for first time buyers
This guide explains some of the mortgage products and homeownership schemes that are worth considering if you’re a first time buyer.
Read about the schemes available for first time buyers
We have a range of useful calculators and guides to help you manage your mortgage, whether you’re moving home or looking for a better deal.
Find out how low-deposit mortgages, such as 95% mortgages work and whether it could be right for you.
We explore the basics of what you can expect your buildings insurance policy to cover.
Read more about home buildings insurance
Find out everything you need to know about contents insurance, including how to protect your home’s items.
Read about home contents insurance
Find out more about content insurance, policies and what the average house contents is worth.
This guide will explain what to think about when planning and booking a trip abroad and what to do while you’re away.
Read our guide to travelling abroad
We created this tool with the Energy Saving Trust (EST) so you can create a personalised Energy Saving Improvement Plan. You could save on your energy costs in the longer term by updating and renovating your property, making it more energy efficient.
Use the energy-saving home improvement tool
The 50/30/20 rule is a percentage-based budgeting method that can help you manage your monthly income, and make saving money easier.
Learn how to use the 50/30/20 rule
We have tips and advice for cooking and budgeting at university.
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