UNCOVERED: The current account switch service - The Untold Story

Current account switches ‘jumped by 43% annually in first quarter of 2026’

High levels of activity are expected to continue as interest rates creep back up, the Current Account Switch Service said.

Evening Standard · Apr 29

Fifth of parents ‘say having children prompted them to consider bank switch’

A third of parents highlighted feeling more pressure financially since having a child, the Current Account Switch Service said.

Evening Standard · Jan 8

Busiest UK locations for current account switches using service revealed

Customers face falling interest rates, branch closures and an increasing marketplace of diverse offerings from banks, a switching service said.

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025

5 simple ways to boost your financial confidence

From making use of budgeting tools to building your emergency fund, these small steps all help.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024

Current account switching picks up pace in July before interest rates cut

However, the total number of switches slowed between July and September compared with the first half of 2024.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024

Could you be better off by switching to another bank?

With September marking 10 years since the launch of the Current Account Switch Service, here’s what to consider when moving accounts. By Vicky Shaw.

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

Could you be better off by switching to another bank or building society?

With September marking 10 years since the launch of the Current Account Switch Service, here’s what to consider when moving accounts. By Vicky Shaw.

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

Major UK bank giving away £200 to new customers - see if you're eligible

Customers get £125 if they open a Spend & Save or Spend & Save Plus account after July 10, then use the Current Account Switch Service (CASS) to move to TSB before August 31, 2023

Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2023

Could switching your bank account make you better off right now?

Competition has been ramping up between current account providers – so what are the benefits of switching? By Vicky Shaw.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Nationwide, Barclays, HSBC, Santander: Best and worst banks based on switches this year

The latest current account switch data is in from Pay.UK - but where are people switching to, and which banks are being ditched? See the full list below and tell us what you think

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2023