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Are You on the Wrong Tax Code? Here’s What to Do
Tax codes are used to calculate how much income tax you must pay. It's important to check to make sure your code is correct. Having the wrong tax code could…
Tax Brackets, Tax Rates, Tax Bands and Tax Allowances
The UK has two main rates of income tax: 20% and 40%. We explain these different income tax brackets and the allowances you may be eligible for.
Contactless Payments and Limits Explained
Contactless payments make daily transactions easier by allowing you to hover your card or device over the payment terminal. Here, we look at what a contact payment is, how contactless…
How to Pay Taxes
UK income tax is typically paid through the pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) scheme, but additional tax payments, including the self-assessment payment, can also be paid online.
PAYE: How the Pay-As-You-Earn System Works
With the pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) system, your employer deducts income tax and national insurance from your salary.
Cheques: How to Write and Use Them
Cheques account for only 1% of payments in the UK, but if you need to write one you must do it correctly so a bank does not reject it. Our…
Mobile Payment Apps: Everything you Need to Know
Mobile payment apps turn your smartphone into a wallet. Learn how to find a safe, secure app so you can start transferring funds and making contactless purchases.
Income Tax: Everything You Need to Know
Income tax is charged on most forms of income, but the way you pay depends on your employment.
Cloned Number Plates: What is Car Cloning?
Car cloning, or vehicle identity theft as it’s also known, is an illegal practice whereby a car is given new number plates to replicate a similar car, of the same…
How to Open a Bank Account
You can apply to open a current account online, over the phone or in a bank or building society branch with a form of ID and proof of address, and…
How to Switch Your Current Account
The Current Account Switch Service will switch your current account and any regular payments automatically within seven working days and provides guarantees if something goes wrong.
What Is a Mortgage Default and How Does It Affect Your Mortgage?
Mortgage defaults occur when you fail to make a series of repayments on your mortgage. Not only can this have a severe impact on your credit rating and limit your…
What is a P60 Form and How do I Get One?
One of the most common tax forms is a P60 and it shows how much you have earned and how much tax you have paid in the previous year.
How to Register a Vehicle
Once you have bought a car, you need to register it with the DVLA straightaway. Read on to learn how car registration works, how to register your car and what…
What is the Difference Between a Standing Order and Direct Debit?
Standing orders send payments arranged by you. Direct debits are collected by the person or company you are paying.