Moneyfacts Star Ratings – Personal Current Accounts announced
19 September 2018
The annual review of the personal current account market has been completed, concluding with the yearly Moneyfacts Star Ratings.
The Moneyfacts Star Ratings for personal current accounts comprises of four and five-star categories, which assesses the excellence of each current account. Using Moneyfacts' vast knowledge base, the Moneyfacts Star Ratings evaluate the most worthy products, giving customers the confidence in selecting a product to best suit their needs.
Samantha Owens, Star Ratings & Personal Finance Analytics Manager at Moneyfacts, said:
"With uncertainty rife in the UK economy, it’s important that consumers still research the market reaching for the most suitable current account for them, finding one that offers the most useful and ongoing features. The sector provides a myriad of products and offers, which can be confusing when trying to find the best deal.
"The Moneyfacts Star Ratings consider the merits and key features of each individual account against the whole market, giving customers confidence that they are getting a good deal."
Please see below the full list of awarded products:
STANDARD CURRENT ACCOUNTS
| FIVE STARS | FOUR STARS |
|
Bank of Scotland
Barclays Bank
Clydesdale Bank
first direct
Halifax
HSBC
Lloyds Bank
M&S Bank
Metro Bank
Nationwide BS
NatWest
Royal Bank of Scotland
Santander
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Starling Bank
Tesco Bank
The Co-operative Bank
TSB
Yorkshire Bank
|
Bank of Ireland UK
Clydesdale Bank
Cumberland BS
Danske Bank
ICICI Bank UK
NatWest
Post Office Money
Royal Bank of Scotland
Santander
Triodos Bank
TSB
Ulster Bank
Yorkshire Bank
|
PACKAGED CURRENT ACCOUNTS
| FIVE STARS | FOUR STARS |
|
Bank of Scotland
first direct
Lloyds Bank
M&S Bank
Nationwide BS
The Co-operative Bank
|
Barclays Bank
Clydesdale Bank
Halifax
NatWest
Royal Bank of Scotland
Ulster Bank
Yorkshire Bank
|
PREMIUM CURRENT ACCOUNTS
| FIVE STARS | FOUR STARS |
|
Barclays Bank
Investec Bank plc
NatWest
Royal Bank of Scotland
|
Barclays Bank
HSBC
|
STUDENT CURRENT ACCOUNTS
| FIVE STARS | FOUR STARS |
|
HSBC
Nationwide BS
NatWest
Royal Bank of Scotland
Santander
|
Bank of Ireland UK
Bank of Scotland
Barclays Bank
First Trust Bank (NI)
Halifax
Lloyds Bank
TSB
|
GRADUATE CURRENT ACCOUNTS
| FIVE STARS | FOUR STARS |
|
HSBC
Nationwide BS
NatWest
Royal Bank of Scotland
|
Bank of Scotland
Barclays Bank
First Trust Bank (NI)
Lloyds Bank
Santander 123 Graduate Account |
YOUTH CURRENT ACCOUNTS
| FIVE STARS | FOUR STARS |
|
Bank of Scotland
Lloyds Bank
Nationwide BS
Santander
TSB Under 19s Account |
Barclays Bank
HSBC
|
