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Post Office Current Accounts

Whilst there are a variety of useful financial products that are offered by the Post Office, current accounts are not currently being sold to customers.


Current accounts are widely used by almost everyone, and are intended to allow customers to effectively manage and control their money as easily as possible. These accounts are generally subject to frequent deposits and outgoings, and facilities are often provided for customers in order to set up standing order to handle bill payments.


In order to find a competitively priced offer from a suitable provider, customers are encouraged shop around as much as possible by comparing the various current accounts that are available.


See below for a selection of leading current account providers:

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

There are several different types of current account that may be sold to customers; here are some examples of the types that are commonly available:

 

  • Student current accounts are generally offered to customers who may require larger overdraft facilities to help them manage their loans
  • Children’s current accounts that may provide younger customers with access to their savings or allowances for the first time
  • Premium current accounts may come with several useful benefits and extras, although customers will generally be expected to pay a monthly fee


Although post office current accounts are not directly available to customers at this time, the post office can provide a number of banking related services that may be of use. Customers may be able to withdraw or deposit money into their current account through the post office if they bank with any providers that the post office is associated with.


Customers can also cash personal cheques, or check their balance using this service.


Don’t forget to take a look at the comparison tables we have put on this page before you settle on a particular current account deal.

Current Accounts

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