Barclays

Turmoil in the markets has increased the attractiveness of longer-term mortgage deals. Currently, interest rates on many 10-year fixes are not far off those of shorter deals. In fact, the rate on the cheapest 10-year fixed mortgage is actually lower than any two-year fix. 

Barclays has launched a new linked "Rainy Day Saver" savings account for Blue Rewards members, which pays 5.12% interest on balances of up to £5,000 – over double the top open-to-all easy-access account. You need to jump though a number of hoops to get it though. Here's what you need to know.

Barclays customers have voiced concerns after being given just one month's notice that their "safety net" overdrafts will be removed during the cost of living crisis. The bank has told us it's cancelling overdrafts for some users who haven't dipped into them in for at least a year. Unhappy customers can appeal the decision - though make sure an overdraft is right for you first. Here's what you need to know.

Barclays has announced another round of bank branch closures, with 10 more outlets set to shut in October and November this year. The latest closures mean Barclays will close at least 107 branches by the end of the year. Below we list the branches disappearing and what the alternatives are if you still want face-to-face banking.

Barclays has announced another round of bank branch closures, with 15 more outlets set to shut by the end of the year. The latest closures mean Barclays will close 55 branches by the end of the year. Below we list the branches disappearing and what the alternatives are if you still want face-to-face banking. 

Barclays Bank has announced a further round of branch closures, with 27 more outlets set to shut by the end of August. Below we detail which branches are impacted and alternatives if you still want face-to-face banking. 

Barclays has launched a new feature on its mobile app that will enable its customers to view their current accounts with seven other banks all in one place.

Barclays is overhauling its monthly Blue Rewards membership scheme in April, which means huge numbers of current account holders who earn £36 a year will instead earn absolutely nothing, while rewards for others will be cut too.

Debit and credit card users must ensure their bank or lender has their up-to-date contact details as new rules take force today that see card providers forced to check if it's really you making transactions. If your card firm can't reach you, your payment could be declined. Here's what you need to know.

Debit and credit card users need to ensure their bank or lender has their up-to-date contact details as providers begin to roll out new measures to double-check it's really you making the transaction. If your card firm can't reach you, your payment could be declined - here's what you need to know.