Compare the leading current accounts available from the major high street banks and internet providers. Know Your Money also provide a comprehensive guide to choosing and switching your current account which can be found under 'guides' in the current account section.
| Account | Interest (AER) | Overdraft Rate | Max Overdraft | Min Monthly Payment | Account Access | Monthly Fee | Min Age | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Alliance & Leicester Premier Direct Current Account | 8.50% | 0% | £2,500 | £500 | Branch Telephone Internet | 21 |   | |
 | Barclays Bank Account | 0% | £5,000 | Branch Telephone Internet | 18 | | |||
| 0% overdraft for 12 months after switching to Barclays Bank Account if you pay in at least £1000 per month. | |||||||||
 | HSBC Bank Account | 0.10% | 18.80% | Branch Telephone Internet | 18 | | |||
| Alliance & Leicester Premier 21 Account | 10% | 0% | £2,500 | £250 | Telephone Internet | 16-21 | | |
| Alliance and Leicester Premier 50 Account | 8.50% | 0% | £2,500 | Telephone Internet | 50 | | ||
| Worldwide annual travel insurance (up to age the of 79) and Health benefits | |||||||||
| HSBC Bank Account Plus | 2.50% | 16.10% | Branch Telephone Internet | £12.95 | 18 | | ||
| Includes worldwide family travel insurance. | |||||||||
| Barclays First Additions | 0% | £5,000 | Branch Telephone Internet | £6.50 | 18 | | ||
| Up to £245 worth of benefits per year including gadget insurance and mobile phone insurance. | |||||||||
| Barclays Additions | 0% | £5,000 | Branch Telephone Internet | £11.50 | 18 | | ||
| Up to £495 worth of benefits per year including RAC Roadside & At Home Assistance breakdown cover and moblie phone insurance. | |||||||||
| Barclays Additions Plus | 0% | £5,000 | Branch Telephone Internet | £14.50 | 18 | | ||
| Up to £780 worth of benefits per year including multi-trip travel insurnace, RAC Comprehensive breakdown cover and domestic emergency cover. | |||||||||
 | Bank of Scotland International Flexible Plus Current Account | 3.30% | Telephone Internet | | |||||
 | The Co-operative Bank Current Account Plus | £1,000 | Branch Telephone Internet | | |||||
| Comes with Savings Plus account featuring tracker interest | |||||||||
