UK Banks Cut Savings Rates
Major UK lenders reduce base rates on legacy accounts, costing loyal savers hundreds in lost interest as institutions rely on customer inertia.
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- MARKETSavers face hundreds in lost interest as banks cut rates on loyal accounts
Moneyfacts warns that customers sticking with legacy savings products are missing out on higher yields as institutions lower base rates.
- MARKETSavers face hundreds in lost interest as banks cut rates on loyal accounts
Moneyfacts warns that customers sticking with legacy savings products are missing out on higher yields as institutions lower base rates.