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Fraud victims should NOT automatically get refunds from their bank, says RBS...
FRAUD victims should not automatically get refunds from their banks, the boss of RBS said last night.Customers needed to be more careful to avoid being tricked, Ross McEwan insisted.Getty - Contributor...
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High street banks shutting more than TEN branches every week, shock new...
HIGH street bank branches are shutting at a rate of more than ten a week across the UK.The move is saving the organisations millions but is leaving older and more vulnerable customers with further to...
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Rogue RBS unit drove thousands of struggling businesses deeper into trouble,...
A ROGUE unit of RBS drove thousands of struggling businesses deeper into trouble, a watchdog’s report reveals.Its Global Restructuring Group aggressively pursued small companies with a rate swap...
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Gordon Brown says rogue bankers should be jailed for running risks with other...
ROGUE bankers should be jailed for running risks with other people’s cash, Gordon Brown declared yesterday.The former PM warned banking chiefs were still taking risks and “little has changed” since...
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RBS and Natwest banks close 259 branches costing 680 jobs
Royal Bank of Scotland has said it will shut hundreds of RBS and NatWest branches, with the loss of 680 jobs.A total of 197 Natwest branches as 62 branches of Royal Bank of Scotland will close...
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BA, RBS and Porsche named among five big firms who have spied on campaigners...
HUGE corporate firms like British Airways, Porsche and RBS are spying on political groups who challenge their business.The companies are among numerous outfits that hire investigative firms to gather...
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RBS bosses told staff to let skint small business customers ‘hang themselves’
BOSSES at Royal Bank of Scotland told staff to let struggling small businesses “hang themselves” after turning to the bank for help when they hit financial troubles.The damning instructions were made...
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RBS bosses grilled by MPs after staff told struggling small business...
BOSSES at Royal Bank of Scotland have been hauled before MPs to explain why staff were told to let struggling small businesses “hang themselves.”Chairman Sir Howard Davies and chief executive Ross...
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RBS admits FORGING elderly gran’s signature which left her signed up to a...
ROYAL Bank of Scotland staff forged a great-grandmother’s signature to sign her up for a financial product she didn’t want.The bank denied the allegation for seven years after Jean Mackay first...
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‘Secret’ RBS bank report reveals how staff sold off struggling customers...
A REDACTED document has today revealed the extent of mistreatment of small business owners by The Royal Bank of Scotland.In the wake of the global financial crisis small business owners came to RBS for...
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Cash-strapped NHS centre ‘out half a million pounds’ after RBS mis-sold them...
A CASH-strapped local healthcare centre claims to be £500,000 out of pocket after a high street bank refused to fully repay for mis-selling them a loan.Coventry Health Limited, which owns Holbrook NHS...
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RBS is to close 162 branches putting 792 jobs at risk
ROYAL Bank of Scotland is to close 162 Williams & Glyn branches in England and Wales leaving nearly 800 people without a job.RBS said the redundancies and closures were down to branches being too...
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Government could sell stake in RBS worth £3billion this week
THE Government could sell a ten per cent stake in the Royal Bank of Scotland this week.It still holds 71 per cent of the bank after a bailout during the financial crisis.Alamy The Government is...
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How to get up to £200 by switching banks – but you’ll have to hurry
A number of banks are offering up to £200 to entice new customers – but you’ll have to be quick to take advantage of the best deals.For many Brits, short-term perks like cash incentives and vouchers...
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RBS suggests it could move billions out of Britain over hard Brexit fears –...
RBS has suggested it could move billions of pounds out of Britain due to fears over a hard Brexit – despite the bank still being mainly taxpayer-owned.Chief executive Ross McEwan sparked anger after...
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RBS to close a further 54 bank branches with hundreds of jobs axed
ROYAL Bank of Scotland (RBS) has announced plans to close another 54 branches, leaving a further 258 workers without a job.It’s the second round of closures to be announced by the bank this year,...
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Ex-RBS chief Fred Goodwin sparks outrage after ‘pocketing £17m pension pot’...
FORMER Royal Bank of Scotland boss Fred Goodwin has sparked outrage after it emerged he pockets a pension pot “worth £17million”.The disgraced chief executive – dubbed Fred the Shred – was widely...
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Which RBS bank branches are closing, how many jobs will be lost and why are...
RBS is set to shut a total of 216 branches in a bid to cut costs as more customers move online and away from face-to-face banking – leaving hundreds without jobs.Here’s the latest on the closures and a...
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When was RBS bailed out, what stake does the government own and why are they...
THE government has said it plans to sell a 7.7 per cent stake in the Royal Bank of Scotland, equivalent of 925million shares.The sale is expected to raise £2.6billion. Here’s the details.The government...
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Barclays to allow millions of customers to switch off spending at shops to...
CUSTOMERS of Barclays will be able to turn off spending at certain types of retailers from today.The service has been launched in a bid to help vulnerable users, such as those with mental health and...
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NatWest and RBS customers targeted by scammers after spike in number of...
NATWEST and RBS customers are being warned about scammers after Which? found users are being targeted by fraudsters trying to steal cash.Of the 42 fraud victims who rang the consumer group’s helpline...
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RBS will pay you £150 to switch current accounts – but is it the best deal?
MORE and more banks are offering rewards to lure Brits to switch current accounts, and now RBS is offering new and existing customers £150 in cash.This is the joint-highest upfront bonus together with...
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Banks to pay victims of fraud after £145m was lost in ‘push payment’ scams in...
BANKS have agreed measures to refund victims of sophisticated fraud, it has been revealed.Officials had previously refused to pay compensation if neither they nor the customer were to blame.Banks —...
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Packaged bank accounts offer ‘limited’ insurance cover and only £16 a year...
THE worst packaged bank accounts for offering poor savings and limited insurance cover have been named and shamed in a damning new report.Consumer champion Which? has rated and slated 13 accounts by...
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NatWest and RBS to scrap cashback on bills for 1.7million customers next year
NATWEST and sister bank Royal Bank of Scotland are scrapping cashback on bills for roughly 1.7million customers next year.Reward account customers currently earn 2 per cent cashback on household bills...
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RBS and NatWest to hike overdraft fees up to 40% from 20%
ROYAL Bank of Scotland and sister bank NatWest are hiking overdraft fees up to 39.49 per cent from the end of March.They’re the latest banks to announce rate rises, after HSBC and First Direct revealed...
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RBS Group is changing its name to NatWest – here’s what it means for customers
THE Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Group is changing its name to the NatWest Group but the banking giant says there’s no change for customers.Coutts, NatWest, RBS, and Ulster Bank will remain the brands...
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NatWest to help flood victims by pausing mortgage payments and waiving fixed...
NATWEST and RBS are helping flood victims by pausing mortgage payments and scrapping fees for accessing cash in fixed savings accounts early.The banks are also deferring other loan repayments for...
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RBS will pay you £175 to switch bank account – and existing customers can get...
ROYAL Bank of Scotland (RBS) will pay you £175 to switch bank accounts to it – and existing customers can the perk too.The switching incentive is open to customers who make RBS’ basic Select account,...
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RBS to give customers struggling due to coronavirus mortgage and loan payment...
RBS and NatWest have promised up to three-month payment holidays for customers whose finances have taken a hit due to coronavirus.The banking group says mortgage and loan repayments can be deferred by...
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Are banks open today? VE Day May bank holiday opening times
ANYONE wanting to carry out banking during the coronavirus lockdown has been able to do so – but many banks are asking you to go online this bank holiday.As banks are considered to provide an essential...
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RBS to refund £2.2 million to 36,000 customers after failing to warn them...
RBS is to refund £2.2 million to 36,000 customers after it failed to warn them that they’ll face charges for going into their unarranged overdraft. Rules introduced in 2017 requires banks to send...
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NatWest error leaves desperate customers without cash
NATWEST customers have been left without cash, unable to pay bills or food due to a payments glitch.The bank, which has 12.5million customers across the NatWest Banking Group, has promised users “won’t...
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NatWest revealed as worst bank for scam claims as 70% of valid complaints to...
NATWEST is the worst bank for dealing with scam claims, while lenders are continuing to wrongly reject up to 70% of fraud complaints. The damning figures have been revealed as part of research shared...
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Best Cash Isa rates 2020 – find the top savings for this year
IT pays to shop around if you’re thinking about opening an Isa – we explain the best rates currently available.We’ve also rounded up everything you need to know about how much you can save each year...
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Are banks open today in lockdown 3? Lloyds, Barclays, NatWest and Halifax...
BANKS remain open during England’s third national coronavirus lockdown but some branches have reduced opening hours.You can also still access many banking services online or over the phone, and that...
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Squeeze Team wins 80-year-old back nearly £3,000 over late son’s unsettled...
BILL Pollard couldn’t bear the stress of sorting out an unsettled PPI claim relating to his late son anymore – so The Sun stepped in and won him back nearly £3,000.The 80-year-old pensioner, from South...
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Two more major high street banks are giving customers free cash up to £175 to...
TWO major high street banks are giving customers free cash to switch to their current accounts.NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland is giving customers £175 in free cash.GettyNatWest and RBS have boosted...
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We made over £7,000 with Martin Lewis tip – how anyone with a bank account...
A SAVVY saver has shared how he and his family have made over £7,000 thanks to a Martin Lewis tip.The man has explained how they boosted their bank accounts through switching bonuses.GettyYou can make...
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Martin Lewis reveals how to get £200 in free cash with simple claim
MARTIN Lewis has revealed how people can get £200 in free cash directly to their bank accounts with a simple claim.The Money Saving Expert has revealed how you can get free just by switching your...
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Best and worst banks for borrowers revealed – where is yours on the list?
THE best and worst lenders have been revealed according to the number of complaints that they receive.Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) data shows which banks that offer lending through credit cards,...
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Little-known bank charge that could be pushing you into even more debt – how...
A LITTLE-known bank charge that’s still applied by five major providers could be pushing you into more debt.The financial regulator banned banks from charging rip-off overdraft fees back in April...
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Major bank is giving away up to £225 free cash – how to get it
A MAJOR bank is offering £225 in free cash to new customers.Halifax has unveiled its latest switching bonus which is available from tomorrow until August 31.GettyHalifax is offering new customers a...
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Full list of banks that DON’T charge you to use credit cards abroad
USING a regular credit card when shopping or withdrawing cash abroad can be extremely costly.But several major banks don’t charge fees on overseas transactions or cash withdrawals on certain...
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Best student bank accounts revealed – including £100 free cash and four-year...
STUDENTS can open a tailored bank account during their time at university – and they’re always freebies on offer.Banks are already rushing to lure freshers in by offering things like free railcards and...
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How much money can you withdraw from an ATM? Maximum cash withdrawals for UK...
CARD payments are becoming increasingly popular, but cash in hand is still a handy way to pay.Thousands of ATM machines operate across the UK which allow people to withdraw cash notes from their bank...
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The best time to switch bank accounts for free cash and major moment to avoid...
SWITCHING current accounts has long been an easy way to pocket free cash from banks luring in new customers.Other perks, like free travel insurance, interest-free overdrafts and cashback, could also...
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Full list of best bank switching bonuses to get £200 free cash in just days...
SWITCHING bank accounts has long been an easy way to pocket free cash.Currently, four major banks are offering new current account customers free cash worth up to £220.We’ve listed the top-paying...
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Major bank to pull free cash offer TODAY – move to make NOW to avoid missing out
A MAJOR bank is set to pull their huge free cash giveaway today – here’s how to make sure you don’t miss out.The industry giant is offering new customers hundreds plus other benefits to anyone who...
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Best student bank accounts including £100 free cash and a free four-year...
HEADING to uni and looking for a bank account? If so, try not to be tempted by freebies.Rail cards, discounted meals and free cash are just some of the offers available to students.GettyIf you are...
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