Best UK bank accounts for May 2022

Starling Bank

• Instant notifications
• Categorised spending insights
• Spaces - put money aside in virtual piggy banks
• No fees overseas
• Send money internationally
• Control your overdraft in-app

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Revolut Bank

• Send and request money with a tap
• Split bills easily
• Earn up to 0.7% annual interest, paid daily
• Exclusive rewards, cashbacks & discounts
• Master your money with smart analytics
• Organise your bills with pockets

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Card One Money

• No credit checks
• Salary and benefits paid directly into your account
• Apply regardless of employment status
• Your own account number and sort code
• Manage money online 24 hours a day
• Set up direct debits and standing orders

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Monese

• All you need is a photo ID and selfie to join
• No proof of address
• No credit checks or extra documents required
• Open an accoun in minutes
• Multi-currency account e.g. GBP, EUR, RON
• Contactless Mastercard debit card
• Send money home - internationally at great rates in 19 currencies

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Cashplus

• No credit check during sign up
• No monthly fee
• Manage your account 24/7 from any device
• Contactless Debit Mastercard
• Creditbuilder - improve your credit rating, turns monthly fees into a loan agreement
• Payment Alerts
• Direct Debits and Standing Orders

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Monzo

• Fee-free UK bank transfers
• Pots for separating money
• Instant notifications
• Apple Pay and Google Pay
• Spending categories
• Get paid early