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Current Accounts
Your bank account should fit your lifestyle, not the other way around.
Find the right one for you
Whether you’re looking for an everyday account, something with extra benefits, great digital tools or something else, our accounts are designed to help you stay on top of your finances. But don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been named the Moneyfacts Best Current Account Provider for 2017 and 2018.
The best of both worlds
The latest in digital technology, plus a network of branches.
Manage your money
Access your account 24/7 with mobile and internet bankingGo to footnote [1]
Payments to suit you
Including Google Pay, Apple pay, contactless and cash limits of up to £500.Go to footnote [2]
24-hour customer support
Access our UK-based support teams whenever you have a problem Go to footnote [1]
Accounts you can apply for online
Virgin Money Current Account
Our current account is where the smart money goes. Get style. And substance. With a current account and linked instant savings account that work together for you.
Subject to status and eligibility. 16+ (18+ online). T&Cs apply. You'll need a compatible device to access all the Virgin Money app features. Other fees may apply from account opening.
Highlights:
- Track and tag your spending
- Set up savings pots in your savings account
- Help staying on top of your budget
- Get projections and insights to stay on track
- 10 minute online application
All other accounts
Signature Current Account
The current account with added extras. For A Monthly Fee For Maintaining The Account of £13.50, you get:
- Year-round travel insurance and UK breakdown cover
- Mobile phone cover and gadget insurance
- Discount in selected stores
Subject to status and eligibility. 18+. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.
Find out more about our Signature Current Account Apply in branch or by phone.
Current Account Control
Designed to help you avoid Unarranged Overdraft. For A Monthly Fee For Maintaining The Account of £7.50, this account:
- Aims to stop payments that would land you in an Unarranged Overdraft
- Helps you avoid unexpected charges
- Has the option to add an Arranged Overdraft, subject to status
Subject to status and eligibility. 18+. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.
Find out more about our Current Account Control Account Apply in branch or by phone.
Readycash Account
For those who aren’t eligible for our other current accounts. This is our basic bank account. No cheque book. No Arranged Overdraft. Controls are in place to help prevent Unarranged Overdrafts and if an Unarranged Overdraft does occur, we won’t charge you any fees or interest for this. The account may also be available for customers experiencing financial difficulties. This account cannot be applied for directly. 16+. T&Cs apply.
Private Current Account
Services for those with more to manage. Our private account is available to those with individual earnings of at least £75,000, joint incomes of £100,000 or investable assets of £100,000. For a monthly fee for maintaining the account of £25, you’ll get access to a named relationship manager and a range of products and services.
Subject to status and eligibility. 18+. T&Cs apply.
Find out more about our Private Current Account Apply in branch or by phone.
Footnotes
[1] These services may me temporarily unavailable during periods of routine maintenance ↩
[2] Subject to there being enough money in your account or Arranged Overdraft ↩
Independent service quality survey results
Personal Current Accounts - Published August 2019
As part of a regulatory requirement, an independent survey was conducted to ask approximately 860 customers of each of the 16 largest personal current account providers if they would recommend their provider to friends and family. The results represent the view of customers who took part in the survey.
Overall service quality
We asked customers how likely they would be to recommend their personal current account provider to friends and family.
Ranking
| Ranking | Bank | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metro Bank | 82% |
| 1 | first direct | 82% |
| 3 | Nationwide | 74% |
| 4 | Barclays | 66% |
| 5 | Lloyds Bank | 64% |
| 12 | Clydesdale Bank | 56% |
View the full set of SQI results.
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Protecting your money
Please see FSCS leaflet download for futher information or visit www.fscs.org.uk
Popular questions about current accounts
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You can find impartial information and guidance on money matters on the “Money advice service” website.
Clydesdale Bank is covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), Find out more.