First Direct

If you bank with Barclays and pay to get insurance 'extras' – for example via its Barclays Additions account – you should urgently check if you've activated these; otherwise you won't be covered if something goes wrong.

First Direct's current account customers have given its service glowing feedback in our latest banking poll with more than 90% rating it 'great', so there's no surprise it's yet again held on to the top spot.

Users of certain Apple devices will soon be able to pay for goods at some UK retailers including Boots and Starbucks and for travel on Transport for London simply by touching their handset or watch to a contactless reader.

With the end of the tax year ISA deadline fast approaching, many providers have upped their cash ISA rates for savers who also have a current account with them. But does loyalty really pay? MoneySavingExpert.com investigates.