GoCompare sees current account comparisons double following TSB shambles

The number of people using the service increased rapidly on Monday, peaking on Tuesday and has stayed at that level since.

Georgie Frost, consumer advocate at GoCompare, commented: “With the disruption at TSB there will be a large number of very disgruntled customers thinking about switching to another bank, while the well-publicised problems may well have made other bank customers consider their options too. 

“If you’re unhappy with your bank, or looking to get more from your money, switching current accounts is easier and quicker than you might think. You could even get a ‘golden hello’ with some banks offering some worthwhile incentives for those that make the leap.  Offers range from up to £185 in M&S vouchers from M&S Bank, to £150 with HSBC, if you prefer cold, hard cash.

“It shouldn’t just be all about the switching bonus though. You could also benefit from a higher rate of interest on your balance or a free authorised overdraft, depending on how you tend to use your account. 

“As the TSB situation has shown, good customer service goes a very long way.  Research what other customers have said.  You should also consider how you plan to interact with your new bank – do you need a bank with a branch close by or just a great mobile app service.  Either way, make sure the account is right for you.”

For more information on switching bank current account provider visit: https://www.gocompare.com/current-accounts/

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About GoCompare

GoCompare is a comparison website that enables people to compare the costs and features of a wide variety of insurance policies, financial products and energy tariffs.

GoCompare does not charge people to use its services, and it does not accept advertising or sponsored listings, so all product comparisons are unbiased. GoCompare makes its money through fees paid by the providers of products that appear on its various comparison services when a customer buys through the site.

GoCompare does not sell its customers’ data.

When it launched in 2006, it was the first comparison site to focus on displaying policy details rather than just listing prices, with the aim of helping people to make better-informed decisions when buying their insurance. GoCompare has remained dedicated to helping people choose the most appropriate products rather than just the cheapest, and has teamed up with Defaqto, the independent financial researcher, to integrate additional policy information into a number of its insurance comparison services. This allows people to compare up to an extra 30 features of cover.

GoCompare is the only comparison website to be invited to join the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

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