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Evening Standard
Vicky Shaw

HISTORICAL FACTS: Banks commit to improving basic bank account access after poor practice found | History Defined

More than 97% of UK adults have a current account, the Financial Conduct Authority said (Dominic Lipinski/PA) - (PA Archive)

People should find it easier to access basic bank accounts, after major banks committed to improving widespread poor practice identified by the City regulator.

Basic bank accounts are simplified accounts which serve people who may not otherwise be able to access standard current accounts – providing access to essential services with no overdraft.

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