HALIFAX, ENGLAND, February 17, 2011 (Press-News.org) The Halifax Reward Current Account has won 'Best Current Account (credit balance)' at the inaugural Moneynet Personal Finance Awards for 2011.
Moneynet said the awards are designed to recognise those personal finance providers which had products and services that had stood out from the crowd over the last 12 months.
A spokesman for the consumer champions, Andrew Hagger, commented: "It has been another extremely challenging year for banks, building societies and credit card companies but some have gone the extra mile to outperform their rivals with excellent deals for the consumer."
He added the results were compiled by a team of researchers who had analysed data over the last year to come up with the products which had been able to offer the most competitive rates, fees and features to provide their customers with "an all-round good deal".
"This is a fantastic result," said Mike Regnier, Personal Current Accounts Director. "It is great to receive external recognition for our innovations and the work we are doing to help our customers make the most of their money. The Halifax Reward Current Account is the only current account in the UK to reward customers with GBP5 each month just for using it as their main current account and depositing at least GBP1,000 into it each month."
"Endorsement from consumer champions is one of the most powerful and persuasive tools in promoting our great range of products."
The bank was also named in the savings category for its Cash ISA product, which allowed it to take the award for 'Best Cash ISA Provider'
Moneynet, founded in 1997, is a leading financial comparison site, offering independent personal finance information on current accounts, credit cards, personal loans, savings and mortgages.
Media Enquiries:
Claire Miller on 01422 332833/07900 296400 or email clairemiller@halifax.co.uk
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Moneynet names Halifax Reward Current Account as 'Best Current Account (credit balance)' in 2011 Awards
Exciting news for Halifax as the winners of the 'Best Current Account (credit balance)' at the 2011 Moneynet Personal Finance Awards.
2011-02-17
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[Press-News.org] Moneynet names Halifax Reward Current Account as 'Best Current Account (credit balance)' in 2011 AwardsExciting news for Halifax as the winners of the 'Best Current Account (credit balance)' at the 2011 Moneynet Personal Finance Awards.