Many banks are increasing their fees for operating a current account, but there are ways to reduce or even avoid them altogether.
Charlie Weston, personal finance editor of The Irish Independent, joined us with five suggestions:
- Use your banking app or make transactions online
- Avoid ATM withdrawals
- Get cashback on purchases or go contactless
- Know the rules around your bank's exemptions
- Consider a non-traditional digital bank, such as Revolut or N26
Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.