Annualise monthly account fees before comparing rewards.
CURRENT ACCOUNT SCOUT
Compare Current Accounts
Compare UK current accounts by fees, rewards, overdraft structure, travel features, access and switching conditions.
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MONEY-FIRST RESEARCH
MONEY CHECKS FOR CURRENT ACCOUNTS
Four quick conversions that keep account comparisons grounded in annual value.
Count only cashback or rewards you realistically expect to earn.
A small-looking overseas fee can become visible on a trip budget.
A switching incentive should be viewed after first-year account fees.
Illustrative calculations only. Live rates, fees, eligibility and terms must be verified before action.
EVERGREEN CURRENT-ACCOUNT CHECKS
Compare the account, not the promotion
These checks remain useful even when rates, bonuses and eligibility rules change.
Annual cost
Monthly fee × 12, minus only rewards you expect to earn.
Borrowing fit
Test an overdraft on the same balance and number of days.
Usage fit
Check cash, travel, card and support features against normal behaviour.
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