UK bank customers pay an average of £278 yearly in overdraft fees, much higher than credit card and loan rates.

Millions of UK bank customers are paying an average of £278 annually in overdraft fees, with daily interest rates ranging from 35% to 49.9%. This is significantly higher than the average credit card interest rate of 21.7% and the effective rate on new personal loans at 8.69%. Personal finance experts suggest using credit cards or switching to banks with lower overdraft rates to reduce costs.

November 13, 2024
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