Banking security and payment methods advice guides

Everything you need to know about banking online safely and making contactless payments.

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How safe is online banking?

How safe is online banking?

Which? has rated 13 of the UK's biggest banks on the security of their online and mobile banking systems. How does your provider's digital defences measure up?

10 February 2023

Best banks for dealing with fraud

Best banks for dealing with fraud

We reveal the best and worst banks for fraud reimbursement and explain how to fight your case if you've been treated unfairly.

11 December 2023

Contactless cards explained

Contactless cards explained

Contactless payments are quick and convenient, but are they safe? Find out everything you need to know about contactless cards in our expert guide.

23 October 2023

Direct debits and standing orders explained

If you're looking to make a regular payment from your bank account, or a subscription, read our guide to the key differences between a standing order and a direct debit.

18 January 2024

What is Apple Pay and Google Wallet?

Apple Pay and Google Wallet let you make speedy payments with a swipe of your mobile, but are they safe to use? Here we explain all.

31 August 2023

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Coventry Building Society agrees to buy the Co-operative Bank: what it means for customers

19 Apr 2024

First Direct £175 switching offer ending soon – is it worth going for?

19 Apr 2024

Is your local bank open on a Saturday?

11 Apr 2024

Santander offers free railcard to 20-25-year-olds opening a current account

10 Apr 2024

Investment scammers pocketed £13m a week in the past four years

08 Apr 2024

NatWest Group to close 80 bank branches in 2024

02 Apr 2024

Beware the scammers imitating bank websites

26 Mar 2024

Santander launches £185 switching bonus

18 Mar 2024

What could a recession mean for your money?

18 Mar 2024

Lloyds branch

Lloyds Banking Group to close 166 branches in 2024 and 10 in 2025

14 Mar 2024

HSBC launches £220 switch and save offer – how does it compare?

13 Mar 2024

Chase tweaks rules for earning cashback

12 Mar 2024

Nationwide agrees to buy Virgin Money: what it means for customers

07 Mar 2024

Which? issues Revolut bank account takeover fraud warning

04 Mar 2024

Mobile phone screen inviting user to 'subscribe'

5 subscription scams and traps to watch out for

27 Feb 2024

NatWest launches £200 switching bonus

16 Feb 2024

Lloyds launches £175 switching deal - is it worth going for?

13 Feb 2024

Closed Barclays branch

Barclays to shut 90 bank branches in 2024 and six in 2025

13 Feb 2024

6 reasons not to switch your bank account

04 Feb 2024

An empty Bank of Scotland branch closed

Nearly 3 million people to be left without a bank branch in their local constituency

27 Jan 2024