Sun, Dec 22 2024
The UK-based FinTech startup TotallyMoney has announced the opening of its new current account comparison service, which is designed to assist its 5 million members in finding the best bank for their individual financial requirements.
The Big Four Banks—HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, NatWest Group, and Barclays—control 75% of the market share for current accounts, however none of these banks rank in the top five for service, as per government authorities. This new product introduction is a counter to their dominance.
According to FF News, TotallyMoney wants to close this gap by making it simpler for clients to transfer to banks that provide greater financial benefits and customer service.
Users of the FinTech platform TotallyMoney may obtain free credit reports, customized financial insights, and credit-building goods. The platform is well-known for its cutting-edge credit and financial management solutions. Its goal is to enhance clients' financial wellbeing by assisting them in making wiser financial decisions.
Users may transfer balances, Direct Debits, and overdrafts with ease when switching banking providers thanks to the recently released current account comparison service. A seamless and trouble-free transition is guaranteed by the Current Account Switch Guarantee, which completes 99.7% of account moves in seven working days or less.
Customers who transfer banks may also take advantage of a number of perks, including better savings rates, interest-free overdrafts, sign-up incentives, and better customer support. Merely 2% of consumers who transfer banks believe that their new bank provides poorer service than their old one, according to TotallyMoney.
The UK company wants to offer a wide variety of current account alternatives by using its present relationships with top UK banks and cutting-edge startups.
The business is in a good position to support more recent market entrants and provide its clients with more affordable banking options.
"Changing banks might seem daunting, especially if, like many, you've been with the same provider for years," stated Alastair Douglas, CEO of TotallyMoney. However, your balance will be moved, together with any scheduled overdrafts and direct debits, and any payments made to your old account will be routed to your new one under the terms of the Current Account Switch Guarantee.
"Our message is quite clear: switching banks might yield financial benefits, but loyalty doesn't. In addition to a sign-up bonus, you could also qualify for other benefits including fee-free overseas spending, cashback, improved savings rates, interest-free overdraft, and other prizes.
"More than 6,000 bank branches have closed in the last nine years, and this trend is probably going to continue given Lloyds Bank Group's recent declaration that it will eliminate around 300 locations by 2025. And although some people—especially the weaker ones—may find it difficult to handle their finances using an app, others might not have any issues. Finding a bank that suits you is therefore crucial.
"And we'll be able to offer TotallyMoney customers a range of options to suit their needs, while helping newer entrants launch to market, thanks to our existing relationships with both big banks and challengers."
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