Banking

HSBC to close 82 branches in 2021
HSBC has revealed plans to close 82 of its branches by the end of September 2021, reducing its number of banks from 593 to 511. Find out if your local is on the list.

One in three people have had cash payments refused during the pandemic
A third of people have tried to pay for something in cash and been unable to do so since the first national lockdown, new research from Which? shows.

Which? banking security test: which banks sit at the bottom?
Which? reveals the best and worst banks for online security, working with independent experts 6point6.

10 simple ways to go green with your money in 2021
From switching your current account to insulating your home, Which? explains how you can keep your carbon footprint low in the new year whilst saving money.

Five banking scams to watch out for in 2021
All too often, Which? hears devastating stories from victims of fraud. The banking industry is stepping up measures to protect customers, but being aware of the risks to your money is key.

The strangest scams of 2020
From mysterious porcelain dolls to CBD oil 'endorsed' by David Attenborough, Which? reveals the most curious cons we've seen this year.

What will the Brexit trade deal and coronavirus mean for interest rates?
The Bank of England has written to firms about the possibility of the base rate dropping to 0% or even going negative - find out what it means for your finances

Meet the people fighting to bring back cash
Which? meets communities experimenting with new ways to access cash, from free ATMs to pop-up Post Offices, and explains why cash matters.

Starling and Monzo eclipse high street giants in the Which? current account survey 2020
Which? reveals the best and worst current account providers, as rated by thousands of customers

British expats left with few options as more UK banks confirm Brexit account closures
We hear from UK expats in the EU who are struggling to find alternative bank accounts before the end of the year, once Brexit closures take effect.