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The big squeeze: 84% of households cut back to curb winter bills
Almost 23 million households1 (84 per cent) across the UK have taken steps to make their bills more affordable, according to new research from Santander Current Accounts2. Highlighting a nation of ‘sofa-eskimos’, more than two thirds (63 per cent) of Brits ... Brits (six per cent) to spend more time than usual at work, simply because it’s warmer. Matt Hall, Director of Banking at Santander, said: “As bills get more expensive in the winter months, our research shows households are being very resourceful
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/the-big-squeeze-84-of-households-cut-back-to-curbSantander removes unarranged overdraft fees on 1|2|3 current accounts
adult current account customers who pay a monthly account fee for the benefits these accounts provide.On other personal current accounts which carry no monthly account fees, such as the Everyday Current Account and the Student range of accounts, the Maximum Monthly ... automatically registered for unarranged overdraft alerts.Santander's Basic Current Account will continue to be available to new and existing customers. This account has no overdraft fees and no monthly account fee.Reza Attar-Zadeh, Head of Customer Proposition and Experience at Santander UK said
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/santander-removes-unarranged-overdraft-fees-on-123-current-accountsSantander gives one lucky Investment Hub customer the chance to drive away with a fully-electric Fiat (500e)RED car
lump sum or by regular Direct Debit into a new or existing Santander Investment Hub account (Investment Account or Stocks and Shares ISA). All investments must remain in the account until (23:59) Friday 31 May 2024(3). The winning entry will be randomly selected ... Only 1 entry into the prize draw can be made per Investment Hub header account. Withdrawal of the qualifying investment or closure of an account in the Investment Hub before the prize draw 23:59 Friday 31 May 2024 will disqualify a customer from entry
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/santander-gives-one-lucky-investment-hub-customer-theSantander UK selects 100 scholars for new multi-million pound university scholarship programme
with £30,000 of funding across three academic years, a dedicated mentor, and access to training and development opportunities. This new initiative forms a central part of Santander’s education and skills programme, launched by William Vereker, Santander UK Chairman, in November ... new scholarship programme is testament to that belief and demonstrates our commitment to breaking down education barriers, improving social mobility, broadening career opportunities, and delivering impactful change to build a better future for all.” The Santander Universities programme is the bank’s global
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/santander-uk-selects-100-scholars-for-new-multi-millionTwo fifths of Brits take after their parents' money habits
fifths of Brits take after their parents' money habits 1 April 2017 New analysis1 from Santander UK reveals that when it comes to budgeting and spending patterns, over two fifths (43 per cent) of Brits say their parents have been their biggest influencer on their ... parents. With the help of Dr Sam Wass, Channel Four psychologist and research scientist at the University of East London, the bank’s video shows that children do mirror their parents’ spending habits, whether that’s sticking to a shopping list, staying
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/two-fifths-of-brits-take-after-their-parents-money-0Estimated £5.8 billion to be transferred on nation's "transfer deadline day"
rush. An estimated £5.8 billion1 is expected to leave UK accounts in payments and transfers tomorrow on the nation’s “transfer deadline day”, according to new research2 from Santander. This figure is six times higher than the record ... admit they don’t know the date their payments leave their account(s). Credit card providers are the most likely to receive missed or late payments, (22 per cent), followed by banks (18 per cent), utility companies (10 per cent) and family members (nine
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/estimated-ps58-billion-to-be-transferred-on-nationsSantander supercharges student account with launch of £100,000 cash prize draw
grabs.Every eligible Santander Edge Student current account customer will win at least £20, with over a thousand larger cash prizes ranging from £100 to £100,000 available.Santander Edge Student current account also offers a free four-year Santander 16-25 Railcard, worth ... study, spending analytics, and access to Santander Regular Saver account, at 5.00% AER/gross fixed for 12 months. Santander UK has today launched its latest prize draw for new Santander Edge Student current account customers, enabling one lucky winner to kick start their future
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/santander-supercharges-student-account-with-launch-ofPound worth an average of 12.8 per cent less in holiday hotspots this summer
money worth an average of 12.8 per cent less in the most popular holiday destinations this summer compared to last, according to new analysis from Santander UK1. The research reveals that fluctuating exchange rates are currently seeing the pound worth 12 per cent less ... make a significant difference in terms of interest rates and charges for payments and withdrawals. Matt Hall, Head of Banking and Unsecured Credit at Santander commented: “With the pound losing a significant amount of value on most popular currencies over the past year, holidaymakers
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/pound-worth-an-average-of-128-per-cent-less-in-holidaySantander Foundation launches £1.8million fund committed to helping more people in the UK become digitally and financially empowered
Fund sits at the core of the Santander Foundation’s new strategy for 2021 to 2024 to ensure the Foundation has an even greater impact in local communities. Applications(4) for the new grants programme can be made online and the deadline is close ... small and medium-sized organisations with an income of less than £2 million; • have a bank account in the organisation’s name with at least two unconnected signatories; and • have been operating for at least
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/santander-foundation-launches-ps18million-fundSantander UK publishes complaints data
help our customers and businesses prosper, whilst being a bank that is simple personal and fair. During the last year we have continued to transform our customers’ digital experience, launching a series of new products and services, including a mortgage video service allowing customers ... days Percentage closed after 3 days but within 8 weeks Percentage Upheld Main cause of complaints opened Banking & Credit Cards 5.3 per 1000 accounts N/A 133,962 132,027 72% 27% 44% Other general admin / customer service Home Finance 9.0 Per 1000 balances
https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/santander-ukl-publishes-complaints-data