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Overdraft Current Accounts

Compare Overdraft Current Accounts

A good overdraft facility on your bank account can be a huge advantage in times of financial difficulty and save you money on penalty charges
Compare accounts with overdrafts available from the major high street banks and internet providers below
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First Direct 1st Account

£100 welcome when you switch to First Direct*
A £250 interest-free overdraft (subject to status)
Access to First Directs 1.00% AER/gross Regular Saver Account

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*To be eligible you must switch using the Current Account Switch Service and pay in at least £1,000 within 3 months.

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Starling Bank Personal Current Account
Monthly Fee
Free

Interest Rate
0.05%

Arranged Overdraft Rate
15.0%

Minimum Monthly Credit
None
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Product Features
- Speedy set up in minutes. No paperwork, monthly fees or branch visits
- 24/7 support via phone, email or in-app chat
- Save smarter with Goals, the digital change jar to put money away for the stuff you need
Eligibility / Restrictions
- Must be a UK resident
- Cash deposit facilities via Post Office branches
- Cheque deposit facilities via app or post
Representative Example: If you use an arranged overdraft of £1,200, you'll be charged the equivalent annual rate of 15 % EAR (variable). Representative APR 15% (variable).
First Direct 1st Account
Monthly Fee
Free

Interest Rate
0%

Arranged Overdraft Rate
0%

Minimum Monthly Credit
None
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Product Features
- Access to a 1.00% AER Regular Saver Account.
- £250 interest-free overdraft (subject to status)
- 24/7, 365 banking - Online, Phone and on Mobile
Eligibility / Restrictions
- Must be a UK resident aged 18+ with a phone number and email address
- No bankruptcy or IVAs in the last 6 years
- Pay in cash and cheques at HSBC branches and the Post Office
Offer
Get £100 when you switch to First Direct To get the £100 cash offer you need to open a 1st Account, switch your everyday banking using the Current Account Switch Service and pay in at least £1,000 within three months of opening the account.

Representative Example: If you use an arranged overdraft of £1,200, you'll be charged the equivalent annual rate of 39.9% EAR (variable). Representative APR 30.5% (variable). 0% EAR variable on the first £250.
Barclays Bank Account
Monthly Fee
Free

Interest Rate
0%

Arranged Overdraft Rate
35.0%

Minimum Monthly Credit
None
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Product Features
- Contactless debit card to make payments easier
- Stay in control of your account with free text alerts
- Track your spending and manage your accounts and payments easily using the Barclays app
Eligibility / Restrictions
- Apply online for an account if you are 18 or older, not in full-time education and are a UK resident with a regular income or salary that you pay into your account
- You need to be 18 or over to access this product or service using the app. T&Cs apply.
- Overdrafts are subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history.
Representative Example: If you use an arranged overdraft of £1,200, you'll be charged the equivalent annual rate of 35.0% EAR (variable). Representative APR 35.0% (variable).
TSB Spend & Save Plus Account
Monthly Fee
£3

Interest Rate
0%

Arranged Overdraft Rate
39.9%

Minimum Monthly Credit
None
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Product Features
- Earn up to £60 annually, on-going £5 Cashback every month, with 30 debit card payments per calendar month*
- Zero TSB card charges abroad. ATM operators/foreign banks may charge & sellers may apply a currency conversion fee on purchases
- Savings Pot, Save the pennies and Auto Balancer features
Eligibility / Restrictions
- *Eligible for Cashback, if you open a new Spend & Save Plus account, including changing from an existing TSB account (Direct Debits and withdrawals not included)
- Up to £100 interest-free arranged overdraft available subject to status
- UK residents, 18+ only
Representative Example: If you use an arranged overdraft of £1,200, you’ll be charged the equivalent annual rate of 39.9% EAR (variable). Representative APR 40.1% (variable).
TSB Spend & Save Account
Monthly Fee
Free

Interest Rate
0%

Arranged Overdraft Rate
39.9%

Minimum Monthly Credit
None
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Product Features
- Earn up to £30 cashback: £5 per month for 6 months, with 30 debit card payments per calendar month*
- Saving Pots, Save the Pennies and Auto Balancer features
Eligibility / Restrictions
- *Eligible for Cashback if you open a new Spend & Save account, including changing from an existing TSB current account, other than from a Classic. Direct debits and withdrawals not included.
- UK residents only, 18+
- Assumed arranged overdraft of £1200: 39.9% APR representative variable. Subject to application, approval & repayable on demand
Representative Example: If you use an arranged overdraft of £1,200, you'll be charged the equivalent annual rate of 39.9% EAR (variable). Representative APR 39.9% (variable).
Santander 1|2|3 Current Account
Monthly Fee
£4

Interest Rate
0.30%

Arranged Overdraft Rate
39.94%

Minimum Monthly Credit
£500
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Product Features
- Earn up to 3% cashback every month on selected Household bills paid by Direct Debit, capped at £5 for each cashback tier each month
- Earn monthly interest of 0.30% AER/gross (variable) on balances up to £20,000
Eligibility / Restrictions
- To be eligible you must pay a minimum of £500 into your account each month; have 2 active Direct Debits
- There is a £4 monthly fee for maintaining the account that will automatically be taken from your account each month
Representative Example: If you use an arranged overdraft of £1,200, you'll be charged the equivalent annual rate of 39.94% EAR (variable). Representative APR 39.94% (variable).
Santander 1|2|3 Lite Current Account
Monthly Fee
£2

Interest Rate
0%

Arranged Overdraft Rate
39.94%

Minimum Monthly Credit
£500
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Product Features
- Earn up to 3% cashback every month on selected Household bills paid by Direct Debit, capped at £5 for each cashback tier each month
- Manage your account online or via mobile app
- Get access to a range of 123 offers
Eligibility / Restrictions
- To be eligible you must pay a minimum of £500 into your account each month; have 2 active Direct Debits and be over 18 years and live in the UK permanently
- There is a £2 monthly fee for maintaining the account that will automatically be taken from your account each month
- Log onto Online or Mobile Banking at least once every 3 months. You accept that this is a paper-free account, so documents, statements and some letters will be sent to your secure inbox in Online Banking
Representative Example: If you use an arranged overdraft of £1,200, you'll be charged the equivalent annual rate of 39.94% EAR (variable). Representative APR 39.94% (variable).
Nationwide FlexPlus
Monthly Fee
£13

Interest Rate
0%

Arranged Overdraft Rate
39.9%

Minimum Monthly Credit
None
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Product Features
- UK & European Breakdown and Recovery Assistance
- Worldwide family travel and mobile phone insurance
- Up to £500 daily cash withdrawal limit and commission-free cash withdrawals abroad
Eligibility / Restrictions
- Must be a UK resident
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Representative Example: If you use an arranged overdraft of £1,200, you’ll be charged the equivalent annual rate of 39.9% EAR (variable). Representative APR 39.9% (Variable)
Barclays Premier Current Account
Monthly Fee
Free

Interest Rate
0%

Arranged Overdraft Rate
35.0%

Minimum Monthly Credit
None
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Product Features
- Access to a range of exclusive Premier mortgages, savings accounts and more
- 24/7 access to our dedicated Premier relationship team
- Switch on Barclays Avios Rewards for £12 a month and collect Avios to put towards your next trip with British Airways (eligibility and conditions apply)
Eligibility / Restrictions
- To be eligible for this account you must have either -
- an annual gross income of £75,000 or more paid into a Barclays current account
- or, a minimum of £100,000 saved or invested with Barclays. T&Cs apply.
Representative Example: 0% interest (variable) payable on arranged overdrafts up to £500. If you use an arranged overdraft of £1,200, you'll be charged the equivalent annual rate of 35.0% (variable). Representative APR 19.5% (variable). Subject to financial status.

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Last updated on 16 March 2021.

Overdraft Bank Accounts FAQs

What is an overdraft?

An overdraft is a borrowing facility usually offered through your current account. Overdrafts give people access to borrowing to cover unexpected costs and to allow them to meet payments when they are a little short of the value in their current account. Overdrafts generally come with charges and fees so it’s important to ensure you are aware of the costs of borrowing before you use your overdraft.

How do overdrafts work?

Overdrafts are usually offered with current accounts to consumers who meet the minimum credit check requirements. They are often offered as standard on bank accounts, but you are often able to opt out of having an overdraft if you prefer not to get into debt. Overdraft limits are set by banks and cash is available immediately to consumers with arranged overdrafts on their bank accounts.

Once you have used your overdraft, you may be charged a monthly fee or a percentage of the balance on a monthly basis. However, fees and charges differ between accounts so check your provider’s terms before borrowing.

Can I ask for an overdraft on my bank account?

If you are not automatically offered an overdraft, you might be able to request one. You may also be able to request an increase to your overdraft limit, but you may have to give details about why you need to do so. Banks will usually consider a range of criteria before offering you an overdraft or increasing your limit, including your credit rating.

When do I need to repay my overdraft?

Overdrafts don’t usually have a time limit on borrowing but could cost you each month you have an outstanding balance. In addition, if you have an overdraft balance, you owe the bank money and, in theory, they could request this back at any time. However, this is unlikely to happen unless you repeatedly exceed your limit, for example.

Who might want an overdraft account?

Overdrafts can allow you to meet unexpected costs by borrowing through your current account and can sometimes be useful in order to avoid missing payments or fulfil financial responsibilities. However, they come at a cost and the money borrowed is a debt like any other and should be serviced as such.

Would I qualify for an overdraft?

If you have a current account and meet certain criteria, including credit rating checks, you may be offered an overdraft. If you repeatedly exceed your limit, however, the facility could be withdrawn and you will need to repay the money owed.

What is an unauthorised overdraft?

An unauthorised overdraft, or an unarranged overdraft, is when you borrow money from your bank without having an authorised overdraft in place or by exceeding the authorised limit on your overdraft or spending more than you have in your current account. This can sometimes happen if your bank honours a payment from your account that exceeds your balance. Banks will often charge you more for unarranged overdraft use and potentially refuse payments that exceed this, which can cause further charges.