Nationwide, Barclays, HSBC, NatWest and Lloyds to Change How They Offer Bank Accounts

Nationwide, Barclays, HSBC, NatWest and Lloyds to change how they offer bank accounts

Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds and Nationwide have pledged changes after the FCA found some customers were not offered basic bank accounts.

Major banks pledge easier access to basic bank accounts after FCA findings

The financial watchdog has secured a pledge from the UK's biggest banks to improve support for people opening basic bank accounts.

Key change from 9 banks including Natwest, HSBC, Nationwide 'in force'

Nine banks have agreed to make key changes to accounts after the Financial Conduct Authority carried out a test

Bank account rule change at 13 UK banks confirmed from Tuesday

Customers will find it easier to access basic bank accounts in a shake-up from the Financial Conduct Authority, or FCA.

Banks accused of failing most vulnerable customers

Homeless people or those in financial hardship have been pushed to online applications and away from basic bank accounts.

Millions will find it easier to open a bank account as changes announced

Basic bank accounts offer access to essential services, such as the ability to receive wages and benefits and pay bills