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Cheltenham and Gloucester Building Society Current Accounts

Established in 1850, Cheltenham and Gloucester Building Society is primarily a mortgage and savings provider and is one of the largest currently operating in the UK.


As a provider, Cheltenham and Gloucester have a great deal of experience in this field, claiming to provide customers with an efficient, knowledgeable and friendly service.


Unfortunately, current accounts from Cheltenham and Gloucester Building Society are not currently being offered to customers, although they do provide customers with a variety of other savings products and services.

 

For information on latest current account deals see a selection of providers below:

Latest Current Account Deals
 AccountInterest (AER)Overdraft RateFunding Required*Fee pmFeaturesApply
Up to 3%0.0%£500 pm£2Earn cashback on household bills. 3% AER on balances over £3000 More Info >

Representative Example: If you use an overdraft limit of £1,200 a 0% EAR (variable) charge will apply for first 4 months, £1 per day capped at 20 days each monthly statement period applies thereafter.

0.00%Daily fees on agreed overdrafts£0.00Nil£5 cashback every month you deposit £1,000. More Info >
0.0%19.30%£0.00 NilTelephone and Online Banking - Simply, free and easy to useMore Info >
Representative Example: Up to £5,000, 19.3% interest p.a. (variable). Subject to status and application.
0.0%18.30%£300.00£5pmBenefits include mobile phone insurance, cardholder protection and much more for £6.50 per month.More Info >
Representative Example: Up to £300, 0% interest p.a. (variable). £301-£5,000, 18.3% interest p.a. (variable). Subject to status and application.
0.0%18.30%£300.00£15Benefits include Travel Insurance, mobile phone insurance, breakdown cover and much more for £15 per month.More Info >
Representative Example: Up to £300, 0% interest p.a. (variable). £301-£5,000, 18.3% interest p.a. (variable). Subject to status and application.
0.0%19.90 %£500NilOverdraft, award-winning online banking, access to 4% savings accountMore Info >
Representative example: If you use an overdraft limit of £1,200 the interest rate charged will be 19.9% EAR (variable).
0%19.89%£0.00NilA flexible current account for day-to-day banking. Overdraft (subject to eligibility) - extra breathing space for your finances. Over 18s only. More Info >
Representative example: If you use an overdraft limit of £1,200 the interest rate charged will be 19.89% EAR (variable).
0.0%19.49%£100.00 £12.95For the third year running, the independent financial research company Defaqto gave Advantage Gold their 5 Star rating for product features, benefits and charges (February 2011).More Info >
Representative Example: If you use an overdraft limit of £1,200 the interest rate charged will be 19.49% EAR (variable).
£0.0019.24%£100.00£12.95Mobile phone insurance - includes iPhones; Green Flag car breakdown cover - even on your driveway; Annual world wide travel insurance - includes winter sports.More Info >
Representative Example: If you use an overdraft limit of £1,200 the interest rate charged will be 19.24% EAR (variable).
0%19.89%£0.00NilA flexible current account for day-to-day banking. Overdraft (subject to eligibility) - extra breathing space for your finances. Over 18s only. More Info >
Representative example: If you use an overdraft limit of £1,200 the interest rate charged will be 19.89% EAR (variable).
0%18.9%£700 per monthNilPreferential rates on savings and loans. Free European travel insurance, discounts on home insurance. No monthly fee. (Pay in a minimum of £750 per month to get the benefits.)More Info >
Representative Example: 18.9% EAR variable is charged on all overdrawn balances.

*Some current accounts require customers to pay in a minimum amount each month.

**See Terms and Conditions

These current accounts that are offered by providers are used to provide customers with a useful way of managing their day to day banking payments and expenses. The majority of current accounts may include the following features as standard:

 

  • A cheque book and debit card
  • Direct debits that allow customers to set up regular payments for bills and similar payments
  • Online and telephone banking facilities
  • Optional overdraft facilities


Many providers will also offer several different types of account that come with a number of extras that may be useful for customers. However, these extras may also come at a price, and customers should therefore be mindful of any extra charges or subscription fees that they may be subject to.


For example, some current accounts may be provided to customers that will earn them interest on their money, however in exchange for this service, the customer may be subject to certain eligibility criteria, such as a monthly minimum deposit or subscription fee.


Please see our current account comparisons table below for a list of competitive current account deals from different providers.

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