Banks accused of failing most vulnerable customers

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has accused major banks of failing vulnerable customers by pushing them toward unsuitable online applications instead of basic bank accounts. Nine major financial institutions have agreed to simplify access to these essential accounts for those in financial hardship.
Image source, Getty Images By Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Published 7 July 2026, 00:29 BST Some of the UK's biggest banks have been failing their most vulnerable customers, according to the financial regulator.
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