Cheque out from your bank!

Consumers rarely see the value of switching their current account, although they could save a lot of money because other banks offer better deals. On the one hand, there is a lack of fairness and transparency of banks about their charges, which makes it very difficult for clients to compare. On the other hand, consumers see too much barriers for an easy switch: extra costs, hassle, errors, few benefits... But the British Bankers' Association recently reported a high satisfaction level of the switching process, so maybe it's time to choose another current account. (The Independent)

Ruben Gryp